TASK 2 - Communication exercise – Tax deducted from my wages

In Question 29 of Task 1 you were asked to calculate the PAYG withholding to be deducted from Aaron’s weekly wages. This calculation takes into account many factors including Aaron’s personal circumstances and the nature of the payments he has received. In this task you are required to create a video recording of a role play of yourself providing an explanation to ”Aaron” (played by a friend or relative) of how the PAYG withholding amount is calculated. A smart phone can be used to make the recording (with audio).

Your video recording should 2 to 3 minutes in length and include the following:

Suggested questions Aaron could ask may include:

• Did I pay PAYG withholding on my car allowance?

• Are all allowances exempt from PAYG withholding?

• What is the tax free threshold?

• What should I do if I get another job?

• I have a HELP debt but I forgot to put it on my Employment Declaration, what should I do?

• How does the salary sacrifice arrangement help me save tax?

Note: This is a simulated business meeting so you should not be just reading from information prepared earlier. You need to demonstrate active listening and communication skill.