Paying the tax man in a changing employment landscape

more people are finding themselves outside the permanent labour force and are conducting their work removed from the traditional employer-employee relationship.

The employment landscape increasingly includes freelancers, independent contractors, personal service providers and part-timers, bringing with it a whole range of complex tax rules that can make life quite difficult if not applied correctly.

Essentially, employers should deduct employees’ tax (PAYE) when remuneration is paid to employees.