Finance terms starting with G

10 terms starting with G

General interest charge (GIC)

The general interest charge (GIC) is the interest the ATO adds, compounding daily, to any tax debt that stays unpaid after its due date.

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Goods and services tax (GST)

Goods and services tax (GST) is a broad-based 10% tax on most goods and services sold in Australia, which registered businesses collect on sales and pay to the ATO.

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Government grants

Government grants are non-repayable payments from federal, state or local government to eligible businesses, not-for-profits or individuals to fund defined projects or outcomes under set program conditions.

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Green loan

A green loan is a purpose-specific loan for energy-efficiency or renewable energy upgrades, such as solar, batteries or heat pumps, with permitted uses the lender verifies.

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Gross combination mass (GCM)

Gross combination mass (GCM) is the maximum a vehicle and everything it is towing can legally weigh together, as set by the vehicle's manufacturer.

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Gross salary

Gross salary is the total amount an employer agrees to pay you before tax, salary sacrifice and other deductions are taken out.

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Gross trailer mass (GTM)

Gross trailer mass (GTM) is the maximum weight a loaded trailer or caravan may place on its own axles while hitched to the tow vehicle, set by the trailer manufacturer.

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Gross vehicle mass (GVM)

Gross vehicle mass (GVM) is the maximum a vehicle can legally weigh when fully loaded, including fuel, passengers, accessories and cargo, as set by the manufacturer.

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Guarantee

A guarantee is a contract in which a guarantor promises a creditor to pay or perform if the principal debtor defaults, supporting the debt rather than replacing it.

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Guaranteed future value (GFV)

Guaranteed future value (GFV) is a car loan feature where the financier will accept the car at term end in place of the final payment, within kilometre and condition limits.

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