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New ATO guidance on “who is an employee?”
The ATO recently issued a ruling which explains when an individual is an 'employee' of an entity for pay as you go ('PAYG') withholding purposes.
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Random ATO audits ensure employment tax compliance for businesses.
The ATO has recently initiated random audits on businesses to assess their employment tax compliance and proper record-keeping.
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Higher PAYG withholding rates continue to apply to backpackers.
The High Court has held that the 'working holiday maker tax' (also known as the 'backpackers tax') did not apply to a taxpayer on a working holiday visa from the United Kingdom who was also an Australian tax resident.
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COVID-19 vaccination incentives and rewards.
The ATO has reminded employers to consider their tax and super obligations when employees are provided with incentives or rewards for getting their COVID-19 vaccination.