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ARTICLE · 02 MAY 2023

Employee fraud and unexpected tax implications

In limited circumstances, a company may be entitled to a tax deduction as a result of fraudulent activity by employees.

AustraliaCriminal Law

We often hear about cases of identity theft and consumer scams where organisations have large sums stolen, which despite best efforts, often remain unrecoverable. Another increasingly common type of fraud, which can go unnoticed (and when discovered is often quietly resolved internally without publicising the details), is Employee Fraud.

Employee Fraud can have far-reaching negative consequences for victim businesses, including on finances, reputation and staff morale. What many clients don't often consider is the taxation implications.

We answer below some common questions relating to Employee Fraud and discuss the serious tax implications these incidents can have on your business.

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