Contractor News

News, guides and practical insights for Australian contractors. Explore updates from PayMe on contractor payroll, salary packaging, novated leasing, superannuation, tax and making the most of your contracting income.

Recruitment consultant discussing contractor payroll with a contractor in a Sydney office
Contractor PayrollContractor Guides

Contractor Payroll for Recruitment Agencies: Supporting Recruiters and Contractors

For recruitment consultants who want to spend their time finding great people and supporting clients, payroll administration can quickly become another workload sitting behind every placement.

· Shelby Paton

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Contractor PayrollContractor Guides

Why do I need a payroll company?

Landed a role through a recruitment company and been asked how you want to be paid? Here are six reasons contractors choose a payroll company.

· Chris Lindgren

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Tax & SuperContractor Guides

Tax time during a pandemic

The ATO's COVID-era shortcut rate made home office claims simpler, but simpler isn't always better. A worked example of both methods.

· Chris Lindgren

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Tax & SuperPayMe News

Changes to Super are coming.

Announced changes to super contributions caps and an additional tax for high income earners — what was proposed and who it affected.

· Chris Lindgren

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Get more from your contractor pay

PayMe helps Australian contractors simplify payroll while accessing salary packaging, novated leasing and contractor benefits designed to help make the most of their income.