SMAILES KRAWITZ LISTED AS THE ONLY TOP TIER FIRM OF LEADING TAX LAW FIRMS - WA, 2023 - DOYLE’S GUIDE

Smailes Krawitz has been listed as the only firm in the Top Tier of “Leading Tax Law Firms – Western Australia, 2023” in the Doyle's Guide, identified by clients and peers for their expertise. Smailes Krawitz Directors, Chris Smailes and Alan Krawitz, are the only two persons listed in the Pre-eminent category of Tax Lawyers, ranking them at the highest possible level.

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EXPANDED DEFINITION OF ‘EMPLOYEE’ BUT NOT ALL IS ROSY FOR BUSINESS OWNERS

In this Blog we look at the issue of whether a worker is an employee or a contractor of a business, which has been a hotly contested topic over many years, including in recent times. Jamsek is another example of recent litigation between taxpayers and the Australian Taxation Office over who is entitled to be paid superannuation. As at the date of this newsletter, the Commissioner of Taxation is seeking leave in the High Court of Australia in a similar dispute which may yet clarify the law in this area.

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