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.
For single filers the threshold is $25,000. For example, if you file as single and your annual benefit is $15,000, half of your benefit amount is $7,500. You you can earn up to $17,500 in additional income before you hit the $25,000 mark and have to pay taxes on Social Security benefits.ou can start receiving benefits as early as age 62. However, if you earn more than an annual amount set by the Social Security Administration, your benefit amount is lowered by one dollar for every two dollars you make over the annual limit. As of 2012 this earnings limit was $14,640.