My husband works in the automotive industry as a service advisor. His company deducts 12% from his bonus to cover the super payment and then taxes him on the rest. Is this right?
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G'day @NDouglas67 👋
It may be, where the employer that the bonus is inclusive of super guarantee. "Salary and wages" is typically exclusive but many employers make unknown payments, like commissions and bonuses, inclusive of super.
Refer to the industrial agreement, contract or policy. As long as the employer withholds tax and pays super, the amount of the payment is not an ATO matter 😉
Deanne
Refer to the contract of employment, enterprise agreement, award, or whatever.
If in doubt, consult an experienced employment lawyer.
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