Introduction
Toby is a highly competent pilot and has extensive amount of experience in flying aircrafts. He has established a separate entity for the purpose of operating his business operations with an objective of earning gains after covering the operational cost and training expenses of the business.
Toby works on contract roles for multiple positions depending client requirements. Toby gets the compensation for his duties performed.
Legislations applicable under this case
In order to identify Toby’s relationship with the employer several aspects need to be verified to assess his tax implications. In order to consider whether the income is derived as a contractor we need to consider whether this income has been derived from
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You also need to be aware of: how you are taxed if some or all of your income is personal services income any super guarantee entitlements you may have (Australian Taxation Office, 2013).
According to (Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act (Cth), 1992) makes it a mandatory obligation for an employer to make superannuation contribution for the advantage of employees. This act encompasses the employee with an elaborated description of employee. As per this act, if an individual is working under contract that is solely or majorly for the purpose of the skills or expertise of that individual then he will be considered as an employee in the eyes of law. Under (Superannuation guarantee ruling 1, SGR 2005/1) it clearly describes the circumstances when the employee will be considered as an employee. For ATO to consider the individual a deemed employee the person should be compensated for his personal efforts and expertise, he must perform the work by himself and there isn’t any possibility of assigning the work to someone else and he shouldn’t be paid to achieve an objective but compensated for his efforts (CPA Australia, 2013)
The Ruling specifically notes that an individual who contracts using an ABN may still be an employee for the purposes of the SG Act (Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act (Cth), 1992).
a. Liability exceptions – tax avoidance or transfer was not for a bona fide business purpose
From the information that was provided, the income was derived from the business and this gross income is taxable pursuant to Code§1.61-3(a). He is subject to self-employment tax, since the total amount of income that will come through to his personal tax income of half of the self-employment tax liability.
As the new president of the airline, Stephen’s first concern is to create a financially solid company since it is a common presumption for airline industries that maintenance costs rise with the age of aircrafts.
income will be treated by the entity, the overall tax burden, and the effect of distributions of property or earnings from the entity to your client. (Note: Do not spend time addressing other types of business entities. Credit will only be given for discussion of the two business entities at issue.) (Points : 50)
HMRC, EIM01140 : Employment income: Flexible Benefit Plans.[internet]. Available at: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/eimanual/EIM01140.htm [last accessed 23rd November 2010]
Wages, salaries, tips, etc. Attach Form(s) W-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Frank and Sharon have been married for 5 years. Unbeknownst to Frank, Sharon has been running an escort service out of the local pub. Sharon did not report her net income from the service on their current return, which would have increased their tax liability by $50,000. Frank is unable to locate any of Sharon’s earnings from her side job.
England, G. (2008). Identifying a contract of employment: Who is an "employee" and who is the
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