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.
In 2011, for example, if you were single and under age 65, you would have to file taxes if you earned over $9,500, but you could earn up to $10,950 without filing if you were over 65. If you are a dependent on someone elseâs taxes and you earn more than $5,800, you also may have to file taxes.