Welcome to the June edition of Perks' Tax Alert - delivering you the latest tax developments affecting you and your business.
In this edition we go through the major announcements in the recent SA State Budget as well as provide you with a few tips when planning your tax return.
SA State Budget 2008-09: First Home Bonus Grant
First home buyers who qualify for the Government’s $7,000 First Home Owner Grant will also be eligible for a first home bonus grant of up to $4,000 subject to satisfying one further eligibility criterion.

Payroll Tax Changes
The payroll tax threshold has increased.

Planning For Your Tax Return
It's that time of year again. When you're planning your tax return, there are some key tax-time issues you'll need to consider.

Super Guarantee Changes
In working out employee’s notional earnings base, from 1 July 2008, you will now be required to make sure all your employees’ Super Guarantee contributions are calculated using ordinary time earnings.

Money In Your Pocket - More Personal Tax Cuts
The Government has confirmed it will deliver in full the tax cuts it announced during the 2007 election campaign. This includes reducing individual tax rates, increasing the low income tax offset and raising the Medicare levy low income threshold.

For further tax advice and to find out if and how these tax developments may specifically affect you, contact your Perks relationship manager.
This Tax Alert was compiled by Perks' Tax Consulting Specialists. For more information on these articles, contact Brian Nimmo or Neil Oakes.
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