Payroll Tax & Medical Practice Law
We are aware of the recent focus of Australian Tax Authorities (Federal and State) in relation to Tax Bills being sent to medical practices and businesses.
This is occurring predominantly due to Tax Authorities analysing business structures and determining that practitioners may be deemed employees rather than independent contractors for payroll tax purposes.
Concerned About Payroll Tax?
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Evidence Used by Tax Authorities
Common evidence examined during payroll tax audits includes:
Service Agreements
Lack of a valid and binding service agreement between parties
Operational Structure
Lack of appropriate operational independence and autonomy
Fee Arrangements
Lack of definite arm's-length fee structures
Branding & Identity
Inadequate separation of practitioner and practice branding
Control Indicators
Evidence of control over how, when, and where work is performed
Historical Patterns
Retrospective analysis of payment patterns and arrangements
Our Tenant-Doctor Service Agreements
We acknowledge the traditional service agreements drafted by law firms. However, we recognised that the traditional "one size fits all" approach no longer meets the evolving requirements of Tax Authorities.
Unlike traditional service agreements, our Tenant-Doctor Service Agreements continue to be updated and carefully curated to meet commercial and compliance requirements.
Key Differentiators
- Neither employment nor contractor agreements - avoiding mischaracterisation
- Capacity for convenient and cost-effective updates
- Legal, accounting, and compliance changes incorporated
- Technology platform enabled sign-off process
- Annual subscription for ongoing compliance
Fee Structure
Our fees are based on a scale, subject to the number of Medical Practitioners requiring a Tenant-Doctor Service Agreement at a single location/Premises.
We have a reduced upfront cost for the first year, then in the second year onwards we charge a small annual subscription fee (payable monthly) which entitles your practice to receive updates.
Contact us for a quote based on your practice size and requirements.
Important Notice
For a Tenant-Doctor (or similar business structure) to maintain ongoing legal compliance, it has been deemed by relevant Authorities that an annual review is required. This is why we offer our subscription service.
Related Information
Learn more about medical practice compliance
Protect Your Practice from Payroll Tax Issues
Don't wait for an audit notice. Contact Hamilton Bailey to ensure your practice arrangements are compliant with current requirements.