Do You Have Superannuation Obligations to Your Contractors?

Generally speaking, businesses pay superannuation contributions to employees, not contractors. If you use contractors in your business, you might assume you don't need to worry about superannuation. However, applicable legislation, precedent cases and Australian Taxation Office guidance make clear that some contractors are deemed “employees” for superannuation purposes. The determination that must be made is [...]

2026-05-25T00:11:43+00:00May 24th, 2026|Compliance|Comments Off on Do You Have Superannuation Obligations to Your Contractors?

Director Penalty Notices: What Every Company Director Needs to Know

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has significantly increased its use of Director Penalty Notices (DPNs) as part of a broader effort to recover unpaid company tax debts. In the 2024-25 financial year alone, the ATO issued more than 84,000 DPNs, representing a substantial increase on prior years and reflecting a more assertive approach to director [...]

2026-03-29T21:25:08+00:00March 26th, 2026|Compliance|Comments Off on Director Penalty Notices: What Every Company Director Needs to Know
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