Payroll tax is a complicated area of law and getting legal advice is always recommended. A lawyer can:

• prepare and lodge your payroll tax returns;
• advise you on how your group structure affects your payroll tax liability;
• assist you to register for payroll tax;
• apply for payroll tax exemptions if your business is a not for profit or charitable institution;
• advise you on how payroll tax rulings affect your business;
• review your previous payroll tax returns to assess whether they are compliant and address any non-compliance issues to avoid or reduce penalties;
• draft a voluntary disclosure which is a letter to your state or territory tax office telling it that you have discovered a compliance error and that you will pay the additional tax liability;
• request a ruling from your state or territory revenue office to confirm whether your approach to payroll tax is compliant;
• object to a decision made by the revenue office in relation to your payroll tax liability;
• negotiate with the revenue office or attend mediation with the revenue office on your behalf;
• prepare an application to dispute your payroll liability in a tribunal, court or court of appeal; and
• represent you at a tribunal, court or court of appeal.