Advertisement

Contractor arrangements attracting closer scrutiny from ATO, revenue offices

Technology

CGW Lawyers partner Fletch Heinemann shares some of the critical considerations for businesses engaging contractors with audit activity in this area on this rise.

19 July 2024 By Robyn Tongol 4 minutes read
Share this article on:

In this episode, Heinemann discusses two major High Court decisions, Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union v Personnel Contracting Pty Ltdand ZG Operations Pty Ltd v Jamsek, and the implications they've had on contractor arrangements.

He also explores how the introduction of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 affects how businesses determine whether workers are employees or contractors. 

Heinemann warns businesses on some of the key issues to watch out for when contracting sole traders, including potential payroll tax concerns.

With audit activity from both the ATO and revenue offices in this area on the rise, he also provides insight into how businesses should prepare for a potential audit. 

Accountants DailyWant to see more stories from trusted news sources?
Make Accountants Daily a preferred news source on Google.
Tags:

Robyn Tongol

AUTHOR
know more