Researchers from the University of Alabama, in Birmingham, U.S., found that mice who consumed high-fat food in the morning and a lighter, lower-fat meal in the evening showed lowered incidence of metabolic syndrome - a precursor to diabetes and heart disease.
What are the changes to the tax-free threshold? From 1 July 2012, under the governmentâs Household Assistance Package, the tax-free threshold increased from $6,000 to $18,200. End of attention. This means if you earn less than $18,200 in a financial year, you do not need to pay income tax.ow do you choose which employer to claim the tax-free threshold from? If you expect to earn more than $18,200, it is generally best to claim the tax-free threshold from the job you receive your highest income from.
In 2017, the income limits for all tax brackets and all filers will be adjusted for inflation and will be as follows (Table 1). The top marginal income tax rate of 39.6 percent will hit taxpayers with taxable income of $418,400 and higher for single filers and $470,700 and higher for married couples filing jointly. Table 1. Single Taxable Income Tax Brackets and Rates, 2017. Rate. Taxable Income Bracket. Tax Owed.