But employers may not realize that simply offering raises won't make the company's best workers stick around. Bonuses, company perks and paid days off aren't enough to keep employees happy, said Pete Pedone, president and founder of home audio/video system design firm Interactive Home.
The amount you can earn before you have to pay tax, actually depends on your age. For people of working age, the effective tax-free threshold is currently $20,542 (2013/14).o you can earn another couple of thousand dollars before you have to pay tax. PLEASE NOTE â If you have earned below the amounts mentioned and donât plan to lodge a tax return, you still need to let the tax office know of your situation.
If you sign up for Social Security benefits before age 66 and continue to work, you can earn $15,480 in 2014 before $1 in benefits will be temporarily withheld for every $2 you earn above the limit.