Uber to pay $81m in payroll tax after High Court ruling
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The High Court of Australia has determined rideshare company Uber owes payroll tax in NSW, in a decision likely to spark reaction from the broader gig economy. Rideshare company unsuccessfully argued it didn’t employ workers and claimed money paid was not wages under NSW law The rideshare behemoth Uber has suffered a bruising loss in Australia’s high court that will cost it more than $80m in unpaid taxes. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 lean left, 1 are centre.
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Uber pays its drivers ‘wages’ and is liable for $81m payroll tax bill, Australia’s high court rules
Rideshare company unsuccessfully argued it didn’t employ workers and claimed money paid was not wages under NSW law The rideshare behemoth Uber has suffered a bruising loss in Australia’s high court that will cost it more than $80m in unpaid taxes. The court on Wednesday...
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Blow for gig economy as Uber loses $81m High Court battle
The rideshare giant lost its appeal in a landmark legal case - a blow likely to have a broader impact on the gig economy.
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Breaking: Uber to pay $81m in payroll tax after High Court ruling
The High Court of Australia has determined rideshare company Uber owes payroll tax in NSW, in a decision likely to spark reaction from the broader gig economy.
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