Payroll tax & Fringe benefits tax

We can assist you to identify benefits provided to employees and prepare FBT returns for lodgement. We specialize in solutions to tailor salary sacrificing options to suit you and your employees.

Common fringe benefits to consider are:

  • Cars
  • Expense payments
  • Loans
  • Living-away-from-home allowances
  • Car parking
  • Entertainment and meals
  • Other employee benefits, including non-cash benefits

Our advice on FBT includes:

  • Review of your business accounts to determine fringe benefits being provided to directors and employees
  • Gathering information required to calculate the fringe benefits
  • Advice on advantages to both employer and employee of salary packaging
  • Payment of FBT liabilities
  • Lodgment of FBT returns
  • Guidance and representation in the event of an ATO audit or review

Depending on state legislation, payroll tax may be payable when your business (or business group) total Australian wages exceeds a threshold. We will ensure you are aware of your reporting obligations for payroll tax and to assist you with the preparation and lodgement of your payroll tax returns.

Payroll tax services we offer include:

  • Assisting with preparation of payroll tax returns and annual reconciliations
  • Lodgment of payroll tax returns and annual reconciliations
  • Advice on payroll tax and reporting obligations
  • Identify Grouping advantages and the designated group employer
  • Ensure payroll tax thresholds between States are maximised
  • Advice on payroll tax liabilities for contractors
  • Guidance and representation in the event of a state revenue audit or review.