The Gig Economy: Tax consequences and employment rights - 14.05.19
This community information session was held on Tuesday 14 May 2019, and presented by Perigee Advisors principal Lisa Greig, Melbourne School of Government director John Howe and JobWatch principal Gabrielle Marchetti as part of the Melbourne Law School Tax Clinic.
Event synopsis
If you drive for Uber, deliver food with Deliveroo or provide services through Airtasker, you’re a part of the gig economy. But how does your side hustle affect your tax, and what are your employment rights?
Presented by Perigee Advisors principal Lisa Greig, Melbourne School of Government director John Howe and JobWatch principal Gabrielle Marchetti, this session discusses what earnings are subject to tax, how to reduce the amount of payable tax through deductions and workers' rights under employment law.