Suresh age 35 is a fulltime employee In 201617 he earns 7500
Suresh, age 35, is a full-time employee. In 2016/17 he earns $75,000. In the quarter ending 31 March 2017, Suresh earned $10,000 in overtime. Suresh\'s employer pays its SG contribution for the March 2017 quarter on 1 May 2017. How much must Suresh\'s employer pay to meet its March 2016 quarter obligations?
a. $8,075
b. $2,862
c. $2,732
d. $1,781
Solution
Suresh\'s Total Earnings for 2016/17 = $75000
So for one quarter = $75000/4 = $18750
Superannuation Guarantee rate = 9.5% for 2016-17
For the quarter march 2017, SG = 9.5%*$18750
= $1781.25
Option (D) is the correct answer

