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Resident brackets
| Taxable income | 2025-26 rate | 2026-27 rate | | --- | --- | --- | | $0 -- $18,200 | 0% | 0% | | $18,201 -- $45,000 | 16% | **15%** | | $45,001 -- $135,000 | 30% | 30% | | $135,001 -- $190,000 | 37% | 37% | | $190,001+ | 45% | 45% |ATO QC 73320; Treasury Laws Amendment (More Cost of Living Relief) Act 2025
Offsets and deductions
| Item | Value | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | LITO | $700 to $37,500; taper 5c/$1 to $45,000; then 1.5c/$1 to nil at $66,667 | ATO Low income tax offset | | SBITO | 16% of tax on net small business income, cap $1,000, turnover < $5m | ITAA 1997 Subdiv 328-F | | $1,000 standard WRE deduction | From 1 July 2026 (2026-27 returns). Excludes PSI and business-only earners | Tax Reform No. 1 Act 2026 Sch 4; QC 107405 | | WFH fixed rate | 70c/hour (2024-25 through 2026-27) | PCG 2023/1 | | Cents per km | 88c (2025-26); **91c (2026-27)**, cap 5,000 business km | ATO cents-per-km rates | | Car limit (depreciation) | $69,674 (2025-26); **$69,883 (2026-27)** | ATO car thresholds |ATO Low income tax offset; ITAA 1997 Subdiv 328-F; Tax Reform No. 1 Act 2026 Sch 4; QC 107405; PCG 2023/1; ATO cents-per-km rates; ATO car thresholds
Marginal repayment rates
| Repayment income (2025-26) | Marginal repayment rate | | --- | --- | | Below $67,000 | Nil | | $67,001 -- $125,000 | 15% of excess over $67,000 | | $125,001 -- $179,285 | $8,700 + 17% of excess over $125,000 | | $179,286+ | 10% of repayment income (cap rule) |Education and Other Legislation Amendment (VET Fee Protection and Other Measures) Act 2025; ATO QC 103927
Medicare figures
| Item | 2025-26 | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | Levy | 2% of taxable income | MLA 1986 | | Low-income threshold (single) | $28,011 / shade-in to $35,013 | ATO QC 27031 | | Low-income threshold (family) | $47,238 + $4,338 per child | ATO QC 27031 | | SAPTO single | $44,268 / $55,335 | ATO QC 27031 | | MLS base tier | Single $101,000 / family $202,000 (then 1% / 1.25% / 1.5%) | ATO MLS thresholds | | PHI rebate (base, under 65) | 24.288% to 31 Mar 2026; 24.118% from 1 Apr 2026 | PHI Circular 12/26 |
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Resident brackets
Resident brackets (ATO QC 73320; Treasury Laws Amendment (More Cost of Living Relief) Act 2025)
| Taxable income | 2025-26 rate | 2026-27 rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 -- $18,200 | 0% | 0% |
| $18,201 -- $45,000 | 16% | 15% |
| $45,001 -- $135,000 | 30% | 30% |
| $135,001 -- $190,000 | 37% | 37% |
| $190,001+ | 45% | 45% |
Tax on full bands: 2025-26 -- $4,288 at $45,000, $31,288 at $135,000, $51,638 at $190,000. 2026-27 -- $4,020 / $31,020 / $51,370. The 15% rate falls to 14% from 1 July 2027. (ATO QC 73320; Treasury Laws Amendment (More Cost of Living Relief) Act 2025)
Non-residents: no tax-free threshold; 30% from $0 to $135,000 (2026-27), then resident bands. No Medicare levy.
Offsets and deductions
Offsets and deductions (ATO Low income tax offset; ITAA 1997 Subdiv 328-F; Tax Reform No. 1 Act 2026 Sch 4; QC 107405; PCG 2023/1; ATO cents-per-km rates; ATO car thresholds)
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| LITO | $700 to $37,500; taper 5c/$1 to $45,000; then 1.5c/$1 to nil at $66,667 | ATO Low income tax offset |
| SBITO | 16% of tax on net small business income, cap $1,000, turnover < $5m | ITAA 1997 Subdiv 328-F |
| $1,000 standard WRE deduction | From 1 July 2026 (2026-27 returns). Excludes PSI and business-only earners | Tax Reform No. 1 Act 2026 Sch 4; QC 107405 |
| WFH fixed rate | 70c/hour (2024-25 through 2026-27) | PCG 2023/1 |
| Cents per km | 88c (2025-26); 91c (2026-27), cap 5,000 business km | ATO cents-per-km rates |
| Car limit (depreciation) | $69,674 (2025-26); $69,883 (2026-27) | ATO car thresholds |
Repayment income = taxable income + reportable fringe benefits + reportable super + exempt foreign income + net investment losses.
Marginal repayment rates (Education and Other Legislation Amendment (VET Fee Protection and Other Measures) Act 2025; ATO QC 103927)
| Repayment income (2025-26) | Marginal repayment rate |
|---|---|
| Below $67,000 | Nil |
| $67,001 -- $125,000 | 15% of excess over $67,000 |
| $125,001 -- $179,285 | $8,700 + 17% of excess over $125,000 |
| $179,286+ | 10% of repayment income (cap rule) |
One-off 20% debt reduction applied before 1 June 2026 indexation; thresholds index for 2026-27 (confirm current-year bands at ATO study loan repayment thresholds before computing). (Education and Other Legislation Amendment (VET Fee Protection and Other Measures) Act 2025; ATO QC 103927)
Medicare figures (MLA 1986; ATO QC 27031; ATO MLS thresholds; PHI Circular 12/26)
| Item | 2025-26 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Levy | 2% of taxable income | MLA 1986 |
| Low-income threshold (single) | $28,011 / shade-in to $35,013 | ATO QC 27031 |
| Low-income threshold (family) | $47,238 + $4,338 per child | ATO QC 27031 |
| SAPTO single | $44,268 / $55,335 | ATO QC 27031 |
| MLS base tier | Single $101,000 / family $202,000 (then 1% / 1.25% / 1.5%) | ATO MLS thresholds |
| PHI rebate (base, under 65) | 24.288% to 31 Mar 2026; 24.118% from 1 Apr 2026 | PHI Circular 12/26 |
2026-27 Medicare low-income thresholds index with CPI; confirm at ATO QC 27031 when lodging 2026-27.
Superannuation figures (ATO SG rates; payday super law; au-super-guarantee; ATO contributions caps; ATO TBC; ATO key super rates; ATO Div 293; Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System Act 2026; ATO downsizer; ATO Super guarantee page)
| Item | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| SG rate | 12% | 12% (terminal) | ATO SG rates |
| Payment deadline | Quarterly (28th) | Payday super: fund receipt within 7 business days of each payday from 1 Jul 2026 | payday super law; au-super-guarantee |
| Concessional cap | $30,000 | $32,500 | ATO contributions caps |
| Non-concessional cap | $120,000 | $130,000 | ATO contributions caps |
| NCC bring-forward (TSB at prior 30 June) | <$1.76m: $360k/3yr | <$1.84m: $390k/3yr; $1.84--<$1.97m: $260k/2yr; $1.97--<$2.1m: $130k; >=$2.1m: nil | ATO contributions caps |
| General transfer balance cap | $2.0m | $2.1m | ATO TBC |
| CGT cap amount | $1,865,000 | $1,935,000 | ATO key super rates |
| Div 293 threshold | $250,000 (frozen) | $250,000 | ATO Div 293 |
| Div 296 | -- | First year: extra 15% on earnings share of TSB $3m--$10m; extra 25% above $10m; indexed; realised-earnings basis | Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System Act 2026 |
| Downsizer | $300,000 from age 55 | $300,000 | ATO downsizer |
| SG maximum contribution base | $62,500/quarter | $270,830/year (annual basis under payday super) | ATO Super guarantee page |
Companies figures (ITRA 1986 ss 23AA-23AB; ITRA 1986; au-company-tax; former Div 160; ATO Div 7A rates; ATO GDP adjustment; ATO amendment periods)
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| BRE rate | 25% (turnover < $50m AND <= 80% BREPI) | ITRA 1986 ss 23AA-23AB |
| Standard rate | 30% | ITRA 1986 |
| Franking | At 25%: credit = distribution / 3. At 30%: x 3/7 | au-company-tax |
| Loss carry-back | ENDED (2019-20 to 2022-23 claim years only) | former Div 160 |
| Div 7A benchmark | 8.37% (2025-26); 8.77% (2026-27) | ATO Div 7A rates |
| PAYG GDP uplift | 4% (2025-26); 5% (2026-27) | ATO GDP adjustment |
| Amendment period (SMB) | 4 years for 2024-25+ assessments | ATO amendment periods |
FBT figures (FBTAA 1986; ATO FBT rates; ATO RFBA; au-fbt Rule 5; PCG 2024/2; au-fbt Rule 12)
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rate | 47% | FBTAA 1986 |
| Type 1 / Type 2 gross-up | 2.0802 / 1.8868 | ATO FBT rates |
| RFBA trigger | > $2,000 taxable value; report x 1.8868 | ATO RFBA |
| EV exemption | Battery/hydrogen cars only; PHEVs out from 1 Apr 2025 (grandfathering); wind-back announced from 1 Apr 2027, not law | au-fbt Rule 5 |
| EV home-charging shortcut | 5.47c/km (FBT year from 1 Apr 2026) | PCG 2024/2 |
| Record-keeping exemption base | $10,962 (FBT 2026-27) | au-fbt Rule 12 |
CGT figures (ITAA 1997 Div 115; Tax Reform No. 1 Act 2026; au-capital-gains; TLA (2024 Tax and Other Measures No. 1) Act 2024; QC 26663; au-small-business-cgt; Subdiv 152-D)
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Discount | 50% individuals/trusts (assets 12+ months); one-third super funds; nil companies | ITAA 1997 Div 115 |
| Reform from 1 Jul 2027 | Gains accruing from 1 Jul 2027: indexation + 30% minimum rate replaces the 50% discount (individuals/trusts/partnerships); deemed re-acquisition 30 Jun 2027 | Tax Reform No. 1 Act 2026; au-capital-gains |
| FRCGW | 15%, no threshold, contracts from 1 Jan 2025; clearance certificate mandatory for resident vendors | TLA (2024 Tax and Other Measures No. 1) Act 2024; QC 26663 |
| Div 152 gateways | $2m CGT SBE turnover / $6m MNAV | au-small-business-cgt |
| Retirement exemption | $500,000 lifetime | Subdiv 152-D |
GST and indirect figures (GST Act; ATO QC 103578; ATO QC 71196; Tax Incentives and Integrity Act 2025; QC 73746)
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rate / registration | 10% / $75,000 ($150,000 NFP; $1 taxi-rideshare) | GST Act |
| Instant asset write-off | $20,000 per asset (turnover < $10m) legislated to 30 Jun 2026; permanence from 1 Jul 2026 announced, confirm enactment | ATO QC 103578 |
| Penalty unit | $330 (7 Nov 2024 -- 30 Jun 2026); $364 from 1 Jul 2026 | ATO QC 71196 |
| GIC | Not deductible from 1 Jul 2025 (SIC likewise) | Tax Incentives and Integrity Act 2025; QC 73746 |
Employers figures (FWC AWR 2025-26; Revenue NSW; SRO Vic; QRO; state revenue offices; ASIC fee indexation)
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| National minimum wage | $26.44/hr, $1,004.90/wk from 1 Jul 2026 ($24.95 / $948.10 prior) | FWC AWR 2025-26 |
| Payroll tax NSW | 5.45%, $1.2m threshold | Revenue NSW |
| Payroll tax VIC | 4.85% (regional 1.2125%), $1.0m; surcharges >$10m | SRO Vic |
| Payroll tax QLD | 4.75% <=$6.5m / 4.95% above; $1.3m deduction phasing to $10.4m | QRO |
| Other states | WA 5.5%/$1m; SA 0-4.95%/$1.5m; TAS 4%+6.1%/$1.25m; ACT 6.85%/$2m; NT 5.5%/$1.5m | state revenue offices |
| ASIC annual review (Pty Ltd) | $342 from 1 Jul 2026 ($329 prior); registration $636; SMSF special purpose $70 | ASIC fee indexation |
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All figures verified 20 August 2026 directly against: ato.gov.au rate pages (QC 73320, 27031, 71196, 73746, 103578, 103927, contributions caps, key super rates, car thresholds, Div 7A rates, GDP adjustment), Department of Health PHI Circular 12/26, Revenue NSW / SRO Vic / QRO current-rates pages, FWC Annual Wage Review 2025-26 decision, ASIC fee indexation page (1 July 2026), and the amending Acts named inline.
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Superannuation figures
| Item | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SG rate | 12% | 12% (terminal) | ATO SG rates | | Payment deadline | Quarterly (28th) | **Payday super: fund receipt within 7 business days of each payday from 1 Jul 2026** | payday super law; au-super-guarantee | | Concessional cap | $30,000 | **$32,500** | ATO contributions caps | | Non-concessional cap | $120,000 | **$130,000** | ATO contributions caps | | NCC bring-forward (TSB at prior 30 June) | <$1.76m: $360k/3yr | <$1.84m: $390k/3yr; $1.84--<$1.97m: $260k/2yr; $1.97--<$2.1m: $130k; >=$2.1m: nil | ATO contributions caps | | General transfer balance cap | $2.0m | **$2.1m** | ATO TBC | | CGT cap amount | $1,865,000 | **$1,935,000** | ATO key super rates | | Div 293 threshold | $250,000 (frozen) | $250,000 | ATO Div 293 | | Div 296 | -- | **First year: extra 15% on earnings share of TSB $3m--$10m; extra 25% above $10m; indexed; realised-earnings basis** | Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System Act 2026 | | Downsizer | $300,000 from age 55 | $300,000 | ATO downsizer | | SG maximum contribution base | $62,500/quarter | **$270,830/year (annual basis under payday super)** | ATO Super guarantee page |ATO SG rates; payday super law; au-super-guarantee; ATO contributions caps; ATO TBC; ATO key super rates; ATO Div 293; Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System Act 2026; ATO downsizer; ATO Super guarantee page
Companies figures
| Item | Value | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | BRE rate | 25% (turnover < $50m AND <= 80% BREPI) | ITRA 1986 ss 23AA-23AB | | Standard rate | 30% | ITRA 1986 | | Franking | At 25%: credit = distribution / 3. At 30%: x 3/7 | au-company-tax | | Loss carry-back | ENDED (2019-20 to 2022-23 claim years only) | former Div 160 | | Div 7A benchmark | 8.37% (2025-26); **8.77% (2026-27)** | ATO Div 7A rates | | PAYG GDP uplift | 4% (2025-26); **5% (2026-27)** | ATO GDP adjustment | | Amendment period (SMB) | 4 years for 2024-25+ assessments | ATO amendment periods |ITRA 1986 ss 23AA-23AB; ITRA 1986; au-company-tax; former Div 160; ATO Div 7A rates; ATO GDP adjustment; ATO amendment periods
FBT figures
| Item | Value | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | Rate | 47% | FBTAA 1986 | | Type 1 / Type 2 gross-up | 2.0802 / 1.8868 | ATO FBT rates | | RFBA trigger | > $2,000 taxable value; report x 1.8868 | ATO RFBA | | EV exemption | Battery/hydrogen cars only; PHEVs out from 1 Apr 2025 (grandfathering); wind-back announced from 1 Apr 2027, not law | au-fbt Rule 5 | | EV home-charging shortcut | 5.47c/km (FBT year from 1 Apr 2026) | PCG 2024/2 | | Record-keeping exemption base | $10,962 (FBT 2026-27) | au-fbt Rule 12 |FBTAA 1986; ATO FBT rates; ATO RFBA; au-fbt Rule 5; PCG 2024/2; au-fbt Rule 12
CGT figures
| Item | Value | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | Discount | 50% individuals/trusts (assets 12+ months); one-third super funds; nil companies | ITAA 1997 Div 115 | | **Reform from 1 Jul 2027** | Gains accruing from 1 Jul 2027: indexation + 30% minimum rate replaces the 50% discount (individuals/trusts/partnerships); deemed re-acquisition 30 Jun 2027 | Tax Reform No. 1 Act 2026; au-capital-gains | | FRCGW | 15%, no threshold, contracts from 1 Jan 2025; clearance certificate mandatory for resident vendors | TLA (2024 Tax and Other Measures No. 1) Act 2024; QC 26663 | | Div 152 gateways | $2m CGT SBE turnover / $6m MNAV | au-small-business-cgt | | Retirement exemption | $500,000 lifetime | Subdiv 152-D |ITAA 1997 Div 115; Tax Reform No. 1 Act 2026; au-capital-gains; TLA (2024 Tax and Other Measures No. 1) Act 2024; QC 26663; au-small-business-cgt; Subdiv 152-D
GST and indirect figures
| Item | Value | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | Rate / registration | 10% / $75,000 ($150,000 NFP; $1 taxi-rideshare) | GST Act | | Instant asset write-off | $20,000 per asset (turnover < $10m) legislated to 30 Jun 2026; permanence from 1 Jul 2026 announced, confirm enactment | ATO QC 103578 | | Penalty unit | $330 (7 Nov 2024 -- 30 Jun 2026); **$364 from 1 Jul 2026** | ATO QC 71196 | | GIC | **Not deductible from 1 Jul 2025** (SIC likewise) | Tax Incentives and Integrity Act 2025; QC 73746 |GST Act; ATO QC 103578; ATO QC 71196; Tax Incentives and Integrity Act 2025; QC 73746
Employers figures
| Item | Value | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | National minimum wage | **$26.44/hr, $1,004.90/wk from 1 Jul 2026** ($24.95 / $948.10 prior) | FWC AWR 2025-26 | | Payroll tax NSW | 5.45%, $1.2m threshold | Revenue NSW | | Payroll tax VIC | 4.85% (regional 1.2125%), $1.0m; surcharges >$10m | SRO Vic | | Payroll tax QLD | 4.75% <=$6.5m / 4.95% above; $1.3m deduction phasing to $10.4m | QRO | | Other states | WA 5.5%/$1m; SA 0-4.95%/$1.5m; TAS 4%+6.1%/$1.25m; ACT 6.85%/$2m; NT 5.5%/$1.5m | state revenue offices | | ASIC annual review (Pty Ltd) | **$342 from 1 Jul 2026** ($329 prior); registration $636; SMSF special purpose $70 | ASIC fee indexation |FWC AWR 2025-26; Revenue NSW; SRO Vic; QRO; state revenue offices; ASIC fee indexation
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