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.
Â· Area B R8.30 hourly, R373.50 weekly(for a 45 hour week) and R1618.37 monthly(for a 45 hour week). The minimum wages for domestic workers who work 27 hours per week or less are as follows: Â· Area A R11.27 hourly, R304.29 weekly (for a 27 hour week) and R1318.48 monthly (for a 27 hour week).