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You Legal's advice takes into consideration the recent payroll tax case, Thomas and Naaz Pty Ltd v Chief Commissioner of State Revenue [2021] NSWCATAD 259 and all other relevant legislation and case law. Our lawyers will work with you to minimise your clinic’s risks of being found liable for payroll tax in your state or territory.

• Review the Agreement you use with your independent contractor doctors and the associated Policies and Procedures;

• Have a conversation with you regarding how the Practice operates day-to-day;

• Provide legal advice in relation to potential risks and how those risks could be mitigated; and

• Answer your questions and discuss our advice with you.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are considering engaging You Legal to undertake a Practice Contractor Doctor Audit, here’s what you need to know:

In short, the Practice Contractor Doctor is an audit that provides you with advice on the risks that exist when engaging independent contractor doctors in your practice, and steps you can take to mitigate those risks.

We will review the way you engage with independent medical practitioners, your agreement and provide you with advice on the complex legal framework medical practice owners find themselves in, and the risks involved with how you are running your business and changes you may consider making to reduce those risks.

The agreements you have with the doctors in your medical practice will have an impact on whether your practice may be found liable to pay payroll tax risk and other entitlements, as do your policies, procedures and the day-to-day practice operations. As there can be significant consequences (including large retrospective payroll tax bills) if you are not prepared, the Practice Contractor Doctor Audit helps you shine a light on what you are currently doing and provide you with a proactive way of navigating and mitigating the risks.

Legal advice can ensure that you are complying with all applicable laws and regulations including payroll tax requirements, avoiding legal disputes and penalties, and protecting your asset.

The above price includes our review of your existing agreement template and associated policies and procedures you use with your independent doctors to provide written advice regarding risks and our recommendations on how to mitigate the risks to the best of your ability.

It also includes a conversation with you regarding day-to-day operations, as well as in the post-advice stage, to answer your questions and discuss the advice with you.

For more details on the exact process and what’s included, see the ‘During this process You Legal will’ section above.

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