The maximum annual government contribution The maximum annual government contribution is based on the contribution threshold that is indexed periodically in $500 increments. Income year Contribution threshold Maximum government contribution 2013-14 $6,000 $1,020 2012-13 $6,000 $1,020 2011-12 $5,500 $935 2010-11 $5,500 $935 2009-10 $5,000 $850 2008-09 $5,000 $850 Changes to first home saver accounts The […]
Increase in the Medicare Levy
Increase in the Medicare Levy By now, most of you will be aware of the government’s decision to increase the Medicare levy by 0.5% to fund Australia’s DisabilityCare program. From July 1, 2014, the Medicare levy will increase from 1.5% to 2% of taxable income. What many people may not realise however is that […]
