1.1.P.234 Personal earnings

Usage

This definition applies to all payments.

Definition

Earnings from work performed are treated as income.

Examples: Earnings include:

• wages,
• salaries,
• stipends,
• commission or honoraria, etc.,
• bonuses,
• penalty rates, and
• overtime.

Act reference: SSAct section 8(1) Income test definitions, section 1073AA Work bonus

Policy reference: SS Guide 4.3 Ordinary Income, 3.1.14 Work Bonus, 3.1.11 Working Credit

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Last reviewed: 21 September 2009