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Shannon James

Shannon is a Partner at Ernst & Young's Brisbane office. She has more than 14 years experience advising on many specialist human capital issues, in particular her speciality relates to the taxation implications of all aspects of employing staff, including: Advising on all employment tax related issues, including employment tax reviews as part of the overall tax risk management: Effective salary sacrifice arrangements and policy issues, including communication to employees: Assisting companies to manage their global expatriate programs including review and restructuring of expatriate policies, preparation of tax cost estimates of assignments, and advising on both employer obligations and employee personal tax issues: Termination and redundancy advice including tax planning opportunities for both the employer and employee. :Advising on the implementation, tax implications and communication of employee share and option plans (including international plans). - Current at 27 August 2013

Patricia Routledge

Patricia Routledge is a Director at EY with over 12 years of experience in assisting employers to proactively meet and manage their employment taxes obligations. Patricia prides herself on bringing a range of practical expertise to employers and employees alike, including extensive experience with Fringe Benefits Tax including automation of the preparation of returns, conducting data analytics reviews across payroll (both employment taxes and employee entitlements reviews), and proactive engagement and negotiating with revenue authorities. Patricia has worked with some of Australia’s largest employers across many industries as they navigate a continually changing employment taxes landscape. She understands the breadth and complexity of current employment taxes hot topics and risks, particularly as revenue authorities continue to target employment taxes and require taxpayers to be compliant and have robust controls in place. Patricia is passionate about leveraging digital technologies to provide insights and practical solutions. - Current at 07 August 2023