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Employment tax

Helping businesses navigate the complexities of employment taxes and ensure all employer obligations are met.
Meeting your tax obligations

Businesses have come under increased scrutiny by regulators and media in recent years for the underpayment of wages and superannuation contributions in relation to their employees. High profile cases causing embarrassment and reputational damage have made headlines across multiple industries. Both Federal and State regulators have access to more data than ever before and utilise sophisticated data mining and “client profiling” techniques.

Given this highly complex regulatory environment, the risks of errors being detected and reviews being conducted have increased substantially. Our tax specialists can help you navigate the complexities of employment taxes, including PAYG withholding, fringe benefits tax, superannuation contributions, payroll tax and Workcover, and ensure your obligations as an employer are met.

The right advice for your business

Our taxation specialists seek to balance the best interests of our clients and the social requirement of being a responsible employer. You can benefit from our employment tax services if you are: 

  • A business owner seeking to ensure all your employer tax obligations are being met 
  • A business owner requiring assistance with regulatory audits or reviews 
  • A business owner or human resources team seeking to incentivise key employees 
  • A payroll manager requiring assistance to overcome challenges or errors

How can we help?

Payroll tax

Review of annual returns to ensure correct disclosure of taxable wages.

Fringe benefits tax

Preparation and lodgement of fringe benefits tax returns, as well as advice on benefits to be provided to staff.

Superannuation contributions

Review of payroll records to ensure the correct amount of superannuation is being paid on payments to employees, and assistance in rectifying any non-compliance.

PAYG withholding

Review of employer obligations relating to employees and contractors.

Employee share schemes

Advice on implications to both employers and employees regarding employee equity incentives.

Workcover

Review of Workcover classification to ensure compliance with Workcover premium obligations.

Revenue authority audits

Assistance with the management of reviews conducted by regulators in relation to employment taxation matters.

Health check

Assessment of some or all of the above areas, plus identification of opportunities or risks.

Our experts

Peter Camenzuli

Peter Camenzuli

Partner Brisbane
Ali Suleyman

Ali Suleyman

Partner Melbourne
Michael Minter

Michael Minter

Managing Partner Newcastle and Hunter
Ben Macpherson

Ben Macpherson

Executive Director Perth
Jake Berger

Jake Berger

Partner Sydney
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