Taxes

Last activity 06 February 2012 by Guestposter14

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kingofnursesMember01 February 2012 01:39:58

2 tax questions
1. are payroll taxes paid by employers recouped or added to employees paychecks?
2. In the US we pay 7-12% (additional federal,state,local tax) at every transaction such as groceries, tools, fast-food, household items and any repair work (cars, home ect.)in addition to annual federal/state taxes. Do Aussies pay a simmilar tax on these everyday transactions? Thank you.

2CurlewsActive member01 February 2012 03:02:12

1) employee does not pay for payroll tax

2) Here is the GST - a 10% service tax on nearly everything

kingofnursesMember01 February 2012 03:18:36

Thank you for your quick response. Seriously considering moving to Au soon.

Guestposter14Guest06 February 2012 07:05:02

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I know it wasn't specifically asked or mentioned, so maybe you already know, but federal income taxes are deducted out of each paycheck. There is no state income tax.

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