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What are the Salary and Wages Tax Rates in PNG?

Follow this link to the current PNG Salaries and Wages Tax Rates (effective January 2019 and unchanged to date)

 

https://irc.gov.pg/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Salary-and-Wages-Tax-Table-Text-Effective-1-January-2019.pdf

 

Salary & Wages Tax
< K12,500 nil
> K12,500 and < K20,000 22%
> K20,000 and < K33,000 30%
> K33,000 and < K70,000 35%
> K70,000 and < K250,000 40%
> K250,000 42%

What is the difference between Gross Income and Net Income?

“Gross” is the amount before deductions (i.e. Salaries & Wages Tax, Superannuation, etc)

“Net” is the amount (i.e. the net balance) after deductions.

Is Vanguard up to date with PNG Government compliance requirements for its employees?

Yes – Vanguard is fully compliant for:

 

  1. Salary & Wage Tax:
    Lodgements of monthly salaries and wages tax returns to Papua New Guinea Internal Revenue Commission (PNG IRC).
    Annual Statement of Earnings to employees and IRC reconciliation.

     

  2. Superannuation Contribution:
    Fortnightly payment of all employer/employee contributions.

What are the key components of a comprehensive, effective HR Policy?

A comprehensive and effective HR policy should include:

 

  • ➢   Recruitment and Selection
  • ➢   Remuneration & Benefits
  • ➢   Salary Administration
  • ➢   Training and Development
  • ➢   Performance Management
  • ➢   Disciplinary & Code of Conduct
  • ➢   Other sections as deemed appropriate

What are some key pitfalls to avoid when implementing an Organisation structure/HR review?

Common oversights or mistakes may include:

 

  • ➢   Operational functions not aligned to Business strategy
  • ➢   Staff reporting lines not reflective of operational job knowledge and skills
  • ➢   Duplication of responsibilities
  • ➢   Ignorance of multiskilling practices, thus one too many roles at the foundation level
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