Federal Budget 2008 - Super and You



Provided by Mercer: 16/5/08

This article takes a look at how the recent Federal Budget could impact on you. To find out more, simply click on the relevant images below.

  • Income tax cuts for salary earners 
  • Tax free super for over 60’s reinforced
  • Means testing of government support from 2009


How could the Budget impact on you? 

      

    

Note: This article provides some of the key areas of Budget 2008 that may affect individuals in the above groups. For the full Budget, please visit budget.gov.au.

More information


Download a fact sheet on the 2008 Federal Budget
View our Budget webinar 
Download and listen to our Budget podcast

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