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Tax Deductibility of Union Dues
Members are reminded that Union dues are a legitimate tax deduction. For the purposes of completing your taxation return this year, the following are the relevant amounts paid for the 2008/2009 financial year.
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AUSTRALIA POST |
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Australia Post Technicans |
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Full Rate ( 26 + hours) |
$429.00 |
Category A – Salary greater than $56,702 |
$514.80 |
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Half Rate (15 - 25 hours) |
$214.50 |
Category B – Salary greater than $45,959
But less than $56,702 |
$468.00 |
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Quarter Rate ( 1 - 14 hours) |
$107.90 |
Category C – Salary greater than $32,505
But less than $45,959 |
$374.40 |
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Category D Less than $32,505 |
$187.20 |
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS |
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Lines & General |
Technical Services (includes operators) |
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Full Rate ( 26 + hours) |
$455.00 |
Category A – Salary greater than $56,702 |
$514.80 |
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Half Rate (15 - 25 hours) |
$228.80 |
Category B – Salary greater than $45,959 But less than $56,702 |
$468.00 |
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Quarter Rate ( 1 - 14 hours) |
$114.40 |
Category C – Salary greater than $32,505
But less than $45,959 |
$374.40 |
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Category D Less than $32,505 |
$187.20 |
If you have paid your dues for only part of the Financial year or have been paying off your dues, please phone the office on 3255 0440 for your Tax amount.
Yours in Solidarity,
Cameron Thiele
Branch Secretary
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