Qld climbdown: Payroll tax will not apply to patient fees paid directly to GPs
The decision should save practices, but as usual, the devil is in the detail, says Dr Bruce Willett.
A fresh payroll tax ruling will mean rebates and fees paid directly to GPs do not count as wages, says the Queensland Treasurer, signalling a potential escape from the $100 million tax bill on practices.
Cameron Dick made the announcement in state Parliament on Thursday morning, saying the Queensland Revenue Office would publish the detailed ruling next week.
