Monday, 18 May 2015

Working Holiday Makers to pay more tax


The Federal Government will save hundreds of millions of dollars by increasing visa application fees and forcing some foreigners working in Australia to pay more tax.

From July 2016, those on a working holiday in Australia will no longer enjoy a tax free threshold of up to $18,200, and will instead be forced to pay 32.5 per cent tax from their first dollar earned.

That measure will save the budget $540 million over four years.

Treasurer Joe Hockey said the measure was fair and aimed at "levelling the playing field".


 

(Source: ABC)

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