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A limit to the amount of superannuation contributions that an employer is required to provide for an employee.
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An amount payable by most taxpayers to cover some of the cost of the public health system.
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An extra amount payable by some taxpayers in addition to the Medicare levy. A taxpayer may have to pay the surcharge if they do not have the appropriate level of private hospital cover with a health fund and their Medicare levy surcharge income exceeds the threshold.
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Capital loss
Occurs when a capital gains tax asset is sold or disposed of for less than its purchase price.
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