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How will taxes and fees rise in 2010/11?

• Employers and employees will pay an additional dollar of tax per every $100 of taxable remuneration.

• High earners will have to pay tax on their salaries up to $750,000 — it was previously tax-free after the first $350,000.

• The payroll tax hike will provide Government with $427 million in revenue, compared to $355 million last year.

• Foreign currency purchase tax will double. It is expected to yield $29 million for Government this year, compared to $14.5 million last year.

• Government fees for "an array of public services" will go up by three percent.

• Motor vehicle licences will rise by five percent.

• Stamp duty on estates will increase.

And fall or stay the same?

• Retailers will pay reduced payroll tax for January, February and March.

• Duty relief will be expanded on certified energy efficient products.

l Taxi owners, drivers and dispatchers will get a rebate on payroll tax.

l The payroll tax exemption for trainees, interns and apprentices remains.

l Payroll tax relief will stay in place for the hotel and restaurant sector.

l Fuel concession for diesel for commercial fishermen will be extended to March 2012 — and will now include gasoline.

• Bus and ferry fares will stay the same, as will passenger tax, hotel occupancy tax and company licence fees.