Description
2025 is a red letter year for FBT. The ATO have an ever growing FBT Revenue gap to reign in and a significant gap in employers not registered for FBT. Too many employers, and their accountants, are blind to FBT. It is time to open the eyes before the ATO comes knocking.
In this session we will focus on the outrageous positions taken by those registered for FBT and those not registered. We will highlight risks, share war stories and actual FBT audit experiences, and how these impact on employers, their current employees and former employees. We will cover a range of FBT industry issues from SME’s, Charities & Not for Profits and Corporates.
TPB CPD hours: 1 hour
Legislated CPD areas and hours: Tax (Financial) Advice (1 hour)
ASIC knowledge areas and hours: Taxation (1 hour)
PRESENTED BY
PAUL MATHER
FBT Solutions
Paul Mather is a recognised authority in Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT), Salary Packaging, and Employment Taxes in Australia, with over 25 years of experience advising businesses, government agencies, and industry groups on these complex areas of taxation. His deep expertise and practical approach have made him a trusted advisor, helping organisations navigate compliance requirements, optimise tax outcomes, and implement effective salary packaging strategies.
As the Founder and Director of FBT Solutions, established in 2009, Paul has built a specialist firm dedicated to providing technical support, consulting, and training in FBT and employment taxes. Through his work, he has assisted a diverse range of businesses across multiple industries, from SMEs to large corporates and government entities, ensuring they meet their obligations while maximising efficiency in their tax structures.
Paul is actively involved in shaping tax policy and advocating for improvements in FBT administration and compliance. He was a member of the ATO’s former FBT Working Group until it’s end in 2024. Previously, he was a longstanding member of the ATO’s National Tax Liaison Group (NTLG) Fringe Benefits Tax Subcommittee from 2005 to 2013, contributing to high-level discussions on legislative changes and tax policy.
Prior to founding FBT Solutions, Paul spent a decade at EY, where he worked in the Employment Taxes and Indirect Taxes teams, providing high-level advisory services to some of Australia’s largest businesses. His extensive career also includes commercial roles in Australia and London, where he gained valuable experience in corporate taxation and finance. Additionally, Paul has worked at leading Chartered Accounting firms PKF and BDO in New Zealand, further broadening his expertise in tax advisory and compliance.
With a career spanning the Big Four, commercial finance, and boutique advisory, Paul brings a unique combination of technical proficiency, strategic insight, and real-world business experience. He is a sought-after speaker at industry events, regularly conducts training sessions on FBT and employment taxes, and contributes thought leadership on taxation issues affecting Australian businesses.
Paul remains committed to educating professionals and businesses on the complexities of FBT and salary packaging, ensuring that organisations stay compliant while optimising their tax strategies in an ever-changing regulatory environment.
