It has the effect of reducing income tax payable, even to tax-free level, but not so as to result in a tax refund. In 2015 the personal exemption amount was US $4,000. The exemption for 2016 is $4,050,[1] though the actual tax benefit depends on the taxpayer's marginal tax rate.
Unlike an apprentice, a journeyman is permitted to complete tasks without direct supervision. However, a journeyman cannot run his own business, but must be under the general supervision of a master electrician. The national average for a starting journeyman is $48,000 a year, or about $24 an hour.
Long haul is more but paid per kilometre. If you could get a job driving a haul truck in a mine you would be looking at $360 plus per day(12 HOURS). So anywhere between $20 and $30 per hour and I would say more likely closer to the latter if driving with a trailer. Source(s):