Clarify roles, responsibilities, and tax compliance in New Zealand.
Understanding the difference between employee and contractor is key for any business engaging workers. It is key for leave, disputes, the ability to remove a worker, and for determining which taxes need to be accounted for and when.
The tax treatment generally follows employment law. However, there are some exceptions to this approach, which we will cover in this webinar.
We will also explore recent employment law cases regarding the employee/contractor distinction. These cases focus on the construction and courier industries but have relevance for many other industries.Various taxes can apply to payments made to contractors and employees.
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We will cover some of the payment structures, including remuneration in shares, goods, or services, as well as cash.
Suitable for: Human Capital teams, payroll teams, CFOs, in-house finance teams, accountants, employment lawyers, and recruiters.
TEO Training provides practical learning experiences on primarily tax-related topics for accountants, lawyers and business advisors across New Zealand.
Senior Manager – Tax Advisory, Findex/Crowe
Richard Muth is an experienced taxation practitioner at Findex/Crowe, with more than 10 years of experience, working with clients ranging from large multinational groups, Australasian groups, New Zealand-based SMEs, along with high net worth individuals. A core specialty of Richard’s is helping expatriates and their employers understand and manage their tax implications and obligations.
