Seniors and Pensioners Tax Offset 2022–23

Seniors and Pensioners Tax Offset (SAPTO) for the 2022–23 income year.

SAPTO Offsets and Thresholds for 2022-23

Maximum offset value for the year:

  • $2,230 Single Person
  • $1,602 each member of couple
  • $2,040 each member of couple, separated by illness.

Cut off Threshold at annual income of:

  • $50,119 Single Person
  • $41,790
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Australian Aged Pension from September 2022

From 20 September 2022, the Australian Age Pension will rise by $38.90 per fortnight, for the single person rate.

That results in an annual increase of 6.1% from September 2021.

The inflation rate to June 2022 according to the ABS was 6.1%.

The Australian Aged Pension from September 2022.

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Australian Aged Pension from March 2022

From 20 March 2022, the Australian Age Pension will rise by $20.10 per fortnight, for the single person rate. That is a 3.66% increase from March 2021.

The Australian Aged Pension from March 2022.

The Australian Aged Pension is revised in March and September (normally) each year, and … Read the rest

Australian Age Pension while outside Australia

How Much is the Aged Pension when outside Australia?.

Most pensioners will receive their normal pension during short holidays outside Australia. However, anyone who is absent from Australia for a continuous period exceeding 6 weeks, will normally lose some of their pension.

How much Pension do you lose if you

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Australian Aged Pension from September 2021

The Australian Aged Pension from September 2021.

The Australian Aged Pension is revised in March and September (normally) each year, and the September 2021 new Pension Rates have been released. This pension is paid Fortnightly.

The Age Pension recipients will increase by $14.80 a fortnight for singles, and … Read the rest

Australian Aged Pension and Work Bonus

How does the Work Bonus apply to the Australian Aged Pension.

Australians getting the Aged Pension are allowed to earn a small amount each fortnight, without affecting the amount they receive as their pension.

The basic rule is that their pension is NOT affected if they receive under $178 per … Read the rest

Australian Aged Pension from March 2021

The Australian Aged Pension from March 2021.

The Australian Aged Pension is revised in March and September (normally) each year, and the March 2021 new Pension Rates have been released. This pension is paid Fortnightly.

The Age Pension recipients will increase by $8.40 a fortnight for singles, and … Read the rest

Australian Aged Pension from March 2020

The Australian Aged Pension from March 2020.

The Australian Aged Pension is revised in March and September each year, and the March 2020 new Pension Rates have been released. This pension is paid Fortnightly.

The Government Aged Pension is a welfare benefit, paid by the Department of Human Services [Centrelink], … Read the rest

Superannuation in Australia

What is the Superannuation System in Australia?.

Most employees in Australia, whether full time, part time, casual, Permanent of Temporary resident, are entitled to compulsory superannuation (super) contributions from their employers.

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