ATC’s Dispute with ATO Over Jockey Employment Status: Tribunal Rules Against Club

• The Australian Turf Club Limited (ATC) contested a Superannuation Guarantee Charge (SGC) assessment from the Australian Tax Office (ATO)
• ATC argued that jockeys were not its employees during the relevant financial years
• ATC claimed that jockeys were employees of racehorse owners or trainers
• The Tribunal ultimately rejected ATC’s claim

Source: ato.gov.au

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