Estimate your tax position with a clear breakdown

Enter a few figures to see a general refund or payable estimate for an Australian resident individual. Review the calculation, then speak with a registered tax agent before lodging.

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Refund estimator

Choose the level of detail that suits you

Use the simple estimator for a quick PAYG calculation, or advanced mode to separate common income and deduction categories.

Enter your totals

Use amounts from your income statement and deduction records.

Total income Salary and other taxable income Tax already withheld PAYG withholding shown on your records Total eligible deductions Include only claims you are legally entitled to and can substantiate

Full Medicare levy exemptionSelect only if you qualify for the full year, such as with the required Medicare Entitlement Statement. Appropriate hospital cover for the full yearExtras-only cover does not count for Medicare levy surcharge purposes.

Income

Enter income earned during the financial year.

Salary and wages Your PAYG employment income Tax already withheld Total PAYG withholding Other taxable income Allowances or other assessable amounts Bank interest Interest from Australian accounts Taxable dividends Enter the taxable amount Net rental income or loss A loss may be entered as a negative amount

Deductions

Add deductible expenses supported by appropriate records.

Work-related expenses Eligible employment expenses Tax-deductible donations Donations to eligible recipients Prior-year tax agent fee Fee paid for last year’s return Eligible self-education Directly connected to current work

Medicare and private health

These details may change the estimate.

Full Medicare levy exemptionA student or temporary visa alone does not automatically create an exemption. Appropriate hospital cover for the full yearUsed for the simplified Medicare levy surcharge estimate.

MLS threshold type Choose the category that applied to you

Important limitations

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This calculator does not fully calculate HELP or other study-loan repayments, foreign-resident or working-holiday-maker tax, capital gains, franking credits, private health insurance rebate adjustments, spouse offsets, family Medicare levy reductions or every tax offset.

Your final outcome depends on your complete circumstances, supporting records and the ATO assessment. This estimator provides general information and is not personal tax advice.

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Estimate your tax position with a clear breakdown

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Enter your totals

Income

Deductions

Medicare and private health

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