Payroll tax cases – “The big ones” presentation

Paul Ellis CTA

Paulis a Partner in the Human Capital Practice at EY, specialising in employment related taxation and is the National leader of EY’s employment tax practice. He advises a large range of Australian and foreign companies on domestic and international employment related tax issues. Paul has extensive experience in advising employers on a wide range of remuneration related matters. His areas of expertise include remuneration packaging, employment taxes and charges (including FBT, payroll tax, workers compensation and superannuation) and the structuring and implementation of equity and other employee incentive plans. - Current at 31 March 2015

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Philip Magoffin

Philip Magoffin is a founding Director of PPM Tax & Legal Australia Pty Ltd, a boutique indirect tax firm based in Brisbane. Philip has almost 30 years of specialist experience in payroll tax, land tax and stamp duties (for all states and territories). With regard to payroll tax, he advises clients on audits, grouping, exclusion orders and employment agent provisions especially with regard to professional arrangements. He has acted as instructing solicitor in many state tax litigation matters. Formerly from the Queensland Revenue Office and some of the Big 4 global firms, Philip also specialises in mergers and acquisitions and operations taxes such as long service leave levies for multinational corporate groups, regional businesses and other professional practices. - Current at 21 March 2025