Thursday, May 06, 2004

Top Marginal Tax Rate Must Change

Let's compare our top marginal tax rate, and when it kicks in with a few of our regional competitors.

US 41.5% $395,000
Japan 50% $217,000
Singapore 22% $303,000
Hong Kong 16% $365,000

Australia 48.5% $62,500

(Source: The Australian 24th Feb 2004)

I'm moving to Hong Kong. I can see why we have a hard time getting professionals to come to Australia.

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