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ATO data-matching protocol acquires three more years of Services Australia data
Client Alert ATO data-matching protocol acquires three more years of Services Australia data
With the introduction of STP Phase 2 fast approaching, it will come as no surprise that the ATO is continuing to draw out their data-matching capabilities.
Thomas Isbell
George Bendall
| 2 min read | 18 Nov 2021
ATO releases guidance on GST data testing by third parties
Client Alert ATO releases guidance on GST data testing by third parties
As part of its justified trust program, the ATO seeks greater assurance that Top 100 and Top 1000 assurance taxpayers are reporting the right amount of Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Thomas Isbell
Thomas Isbell
| 2 min read | 10 Nov 2021
High Court rules that ‘Backpacker Tax’ is Discriminatory
Client Alert High Court rules that ‘Backpacker Tax’ is Discriminatory
On 3 November 2021, the High Court of Australia handed down a landmark decision, ruling that the “backpacker tax” imposed on a UK national who was deemed to be an Australian tax resident was in breach of the non-discrimination clauses in the Australia-UK Double Tax Agreement.
Thomas Isbell
George Bendall
| 3 min read | 05 Nov 2021
Are your casual workers correctly classified?
Client Alert Are your casual workers correctly classified?
On 27th March 2021, the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia's Jobs and Economic Recovery) Act 2021 (the Amendment) which implemented new casual employment conversion arrangements received royal assent and came into effect.
Thomas Isbell
Thomas Isbell
| 3 min read | 23 Sep 2021
Employment Taxes are back in the spotlight
Client Alert Employment Taxes are back in the spotlight
Both the ATO and the State Revenue Offices have a number of focus areas putting employment taxes squarely on the agenda again.
Elizabeth Lucas
Thomas Isbell
Peter Hills
George Bendall
| 6 min read | 31 Aug 2021
Global mobility: rip up your plan and start again
Podcast Global mobility: rip up your plan and start again
In this podcast, we speak to Tom Isbell, partner and Remunerations Tax specialist at Grant Thornton, about skilled migration and global talent management.
Thomas Isbell
Thomas Isbell
| 15 min listen | 08 Jul 2021
Wage theft now a criminal offence in Victoria
Client Alert Wage theft now a criminal offence in Victoria
As of 1 July 2021 it is now a criminal offence for Victorian employers to deliberately underpay employees or dishonestly withhold their entitlements.
Katherine Shamai
Elizabeth Lucas
Alex Bell
Thomas Isbell
| 3 min read | 02 Jul 2021
Single Touch Payroll Phase 2
Client Alert Single Touch Payroll Phase 2
Single Touch Payroll (STP) has been mandatory for all Australian employers since 1 July 2019. After two years of embedding, the ATO has confirmed that Phase 2 of STP reporting will commence on 1 January 2022.
Thomas Isbell
Thomas Isbell
| 2 min read | 22 Jun 2021
Change in residency tests – impact on globally mobile employees
Insight Change in residency tests – impact on globally mobile employees
The Government today announced significant changes to Australian Tax residency rules aimed at providing certainty and simplification for businesses and their employees as Australian borders begin to start re-opening to the world.
Thomas Isbell
George Bendall
| 3 min read | 11 May 2021
Employee travel costs | Grant Thornton Australia
Client Alert Employee travel costs | Grant Thornton Australia
The ATO recently issued a set of three publications outlining the tax deductibility and fringe benefits tax (FBT) consequences of transport, accommodation and travel-related food and drink expenditure.
Elizabeth Lucas
Thomas Isbell
| 4 min read | 03 Mar 2021
Year in review 2019: Australian employment taxes
Client Alert Year in review 2019: Australian employment taxes
2019 has been an interesting and challenging year for businesses, both large and small. As well as grappling with a weakening economy and an unsettled global trading environment, one consistent theme that stands out in Australia is an increased focus on employment tax compliance, with a raft of law changes, audit activity and landmark cases.
George Bendall
Thomas Isbell
| 6 min read | 19 Dec 2019
Payroll assurance
Client Alert Payroll assurance
All organisations are grappling with the myriad of employee agreements and obligations that result in a wide variety of payments to their people.
Elizabeth Lucas
Thomas Isbell
Katherine Shamai
Jarrod Lean
| 2 min read | 06 Dec 2019
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