ARE YOU TENANT DOCTOR CERTIFIED?

Why become Tenant DoctorTM Certified?



For more legal information from Hamilton Bailey Lawyers what is a genuine Tenant Doctor click HERE.



To protect you and your practice with comprehensive accounting, legal, and tax evidence.

Where possible we provide the latest relevant tax rulings and laws below for you, your practice manager, book keepers, lawyers, accountants and BAS agents.

Tenant Doctor Model as a superior and affordable medico-legal tax compliance solution.
Doctor Model as a superior and affordable medico-legal solution.

Before acting on any information please consult your own independent lawyer and accountant. Share them this web page.

If you need further assistance do not hesitate to contact us.

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Is there a Tax Safe Harbour?

The Doctors Pay Calculator: Tenant DoctorTM  legal certification model cost effectively incorporates Australian Tax Office (ATO) Ruling tax safe harbour rules.
 


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ATO National Tax  and State Revenue Tenant DoctorTM
Doctors Pay Calculator ruling

The Doctors Pay Calculator ensures compliance with the latest tax and legal rulings
through several key features and processes. Additionally, while it is not directly subject to the Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Determination 2024, it supports principles aligned with the Code.

Here's how it complies with both tax and legal requirements
and aligns with the new Code of Conduct that applies to Accountants, Tax Agents and Book Keepers:

Compliance with Tax and Legal Rulings:

1.Tax and Legal Compliance: Integration with Legal Agreements:

The calculator integrates with legally prepared e-service agreements, ensuring that
all financial transactions are compliant with current legal standards.

Tax Tested:
It is commercially tax tested, meaning it has been reviewed and validated against current tax laws and regulations. 
A taxpayer successfully defended a payroll tax audit using Doctors Pay Calculator

2. Compliance with Payroll and Income Tax Rulings:Payroll Tax Compliance:

The calculator helps medical practices comply with payroll tax requirements by
accurately calculating service fees and ensuring that payments to providers are correctly classified.

Income
Tax Compliance:
It ensures that income tax obligations are met by generating tax invoices
and summaries that align with ATO requirements.

3.Regular Updates and Audits: Legal and Tax Updates:

The calculator includes free legal updates as part of its subscription service, ensuring
that practices stay informed about changes in tax and legal rulings.

Audit Protection:

The technology has successfully defended clients in payroll tax audits, demonstrating its effectiveness
in maintaining compliance and reducing audit risks.

4.Integration with Accounting Systems: Xero Integration:

The calculator integrates seamlessly with Xero, allowing for automatic reconciliation
of practitioner payments and ensuring that financial records are accurate and up-to-date.

5.Compliance with High Court Rulings: Independent Contractor Rulings:

The calculator complies with the latest High
Court rulings on independent contractors, ensuring that practices manage
their financial obligations correctly in this context.

Alignment with the next New Tax Agent Code of Conduct

While the Doctors Pay Calculator is not directly is  subject to the
Tax Agent Services Code of Conduct, it supports principles aligned with the Code:

1.Honesty and Integrity:
By ensuring accurate and compliant
financial management, the calculator supports
the principles of honesty and integrity in financial dealings.

2.Confidentiality:
The calculator uses digitally encrypted
service agreements, which helps maintain confidentiality
in dealings with providers, similar to the confidentiality obligations in the Code.

3.Competence:
It provides a competent system for
managing complex financial transactions,
ensuring that practices operate efficiently and effectively.

4.Record Keeping:
The calculator maintains proper records of
service fees and payments, which is essential for
tax compliance and aligns with the principle of keeping proper
client records as outlined in the Code.

5. Client Communication:
While not directly related to client
communication, the calculator helps practices manage their
financial obligations clearly, which can improve communication
with providers and stakeholders.

HAMILTON BAILEY LAWYERS – Legal Letter of Advice

ATO Product Ruling Application – “Doctors Pay Calculator”

Hamilton Bailey provided a legal opinion on whether businesses utilising the Doctor’s Pay Calculator (“DPC”) would, in principle, satisfy the legal requirements to ensure compliance with the “Tenant Doctor™” (or service entity) arrangement.

Their opinion is based on the information provided to them from us, including the ATO Product Ruling Application for the DPC, and their understanding of the relevant legislation, case law, rulings, and articles, particularly the “21 Requirements” as outlined in their firm’s website.
Original Letter


In summary, for Accountants, Book Keepers and their clients
the Doctors Pay Calculator ensures compliance with the latest tax and legal rulings while
supporting principles aligned with the recent Tax Agent Code of Conduct,
such as honesty, confidentiality, competence, and proper record keeping.






Eligibility Criteria


For Practices and practitioners who need assistance in ensuring they are meeting their
tax compliance obligations, all you need to do is contact us.

We can working with your existing accountant or book keeper to get you started.

Becoming Health & Life Tenant DoctorTM Certified means with annual certification as it is required by law to ensure
you are compliant, you can have the convenience and peace of mind knowing you are being paid faily and correctly.

       For Lawyers, Accountants and Book Keepers who need assistance in ensuring they are meeting their tax
compliance obligations, Becoming Health & Life Tenant DoctorTM Certified means having full knowledge of the
Doctor's Pay calculator software and a high ability to train others on this software in
coordination with both online accounting and practice management systems for your clients.

Lawyers, Accountants and Book Keepers to be eligible you will need to meet the following criteria.

1
Knowledge and proficiency in utilising Health & Life software.
2
Hands-on experience in setting up and maintaining Health & Life software systems.
3
In-depth understanding of relevant Practice Management Systems and their applications.
4
Comprehensive knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping and relevant tax rules (we can provide assistance with) tailored to medical and healthcare practices.
5
Expertise in leveraging Health & Life systems with related tools, including accounting and practice management solutions.
6
Ability to produce detailed and accurate financial and tax reports specific to Australian medical and healthcare practices.

Tenant Doctor Certified

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(Tenant DoctorTM Certified Evidence Based Service Agreement)
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(Tax Agent Service Act 2009
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