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Topic : Income
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Chapter 1 :
Concept of income
Income is the acquisition of money via a regular source
Assessable income is income subject to tax
Exempt income is income not subject to tax
Taxable income is the amount on which you must pay tax, after subtracting allowable deductions from an assessable income
Salary is a form of payment based on work completed over a period of time
A wage is a form of payment based on the number of hours worked
A bonus is an amount of money given in excess of regular income
Overtime payment is an amount given for work completed outside of regular hours
A commission is a payment based on a percentage of sales of a product or service
A retainer is the base income of a salesperson, on top of which they can earn a commission
Chapter 2 :
Voluntary and involuntary expenditure
Expenditure is money that you pay for goods or services
Voluntary expenditure is money that you willingly pay for goods or services
Involuntary expenditure is money that you unwillingly pay through force of law or as part of your voluntary expenditure
Voluntary expenditure covers things that you want, while involuntary expenditure covers things that you need or need to pay
Involuntary expenditure may include taxes, fees, fares, tolls and superannuation as well as rent and other living expenses
Voluntary expenditure may include entertainment and luxury items
A product or service is voluntary or involuntary depending on your lifestyle
Voluntary and involuntary expenditure are not definite categories but two ends of a scale
Your individual politics may play a part in your understanding of what is voluntary or involuntary expenditure
Chapter 3 :
Considerations affecting savings
Opportunity cost is the loss of choice you suffer when you cannot buy an item because you have bought something else
Set a savings goal based on the cost of your desired item or a numerical target
Taking into account your income and expenditure, set a time period to achieve your savings goal
The easiest way to save money is the earn more and spend less
A regular and reliable income will help you maintain a saving pattern
You may look to increase your income by looking at extra earning opportunities
Your gross income is your total earnings
Your net income is your gross income minus any compulsory deductions
Determine the amount you can save by subtracting all involuntary expenditure from your income
Consider debt repayments as part of your involuntary expenditure
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