One of the first recorded taxes on income was the Saladin tithe introduced by Henry II in 1188 to raise money for the Third Crusade. The tithe demanded that each layperson in England and Wales be taxed one tenth of their personal income and moveable property. The tithe was assessed by dioceses, rather than by…
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Belize, located on the coast of Central America, is known in the global arena for attracting many North American drug trafficking entities. As the Belize currency is pegged to the U.S. dollar this entices drug traffickers and money launderers who want to utilise their current economic system. As Belize offers nonresidents the ability to establish…
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Long service awards granted in recognition of 15 years or more service are tax deductible and FBT exempt, provided the value of the award doesn’t exceed the following specified amounts: $1,000 for 15 years’ service. Plus $100 per additional year of service. Where the value of an award exceeds the relevant maximum value, no part…
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Average weekly pay: $1,150 Employment size: 88,900 Future growth: Strong Skill level Certificate III or…
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In 1100 the English introduced a Feudal land tenure system for mounted knights called knight-service. The king issued knights with small blocks of land in exchange for them taking a vow of loyalty and accepting the obligation to perform military service. When the knights were called, they were required to provide forty days military…
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Average weekly pay: $Unavailable Employment size: 2,200 Future growth: Very strong Skill level Associate degree or diploma Funeral workers prepare bodies for viewing and burial, arrange and conduct funerals, and perform other specialist…
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Average weekly pay: $1,200 Employment size: 33,300 Future growth: Moderate Skill level Certificate III or IV A bricklayer is a craftsman who lays bricks to construct brickwork. A stonemason is one who lays…
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Average weekly pay: $1,110 Employment size: 12,000 Future growth: Very strong Skill level Certificate III or IV Flight attendants (also known as stewards/stewardesses, air hosts/hostesses, cabin attendants) are members of an aircrew employed…
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Average weekly pay: $1,050 Employment size: 85,000 Future growth: Very strong Skill level Associate degree or diploma A chef is a trained professional cook who is proficient in all aspects of food preparation.…
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Average weekly pay: $600 Employment size: 6,000 Future growth: Strong Skill level Bachelor degree or higher Actors,…
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