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Individual income tax rates

Residents These rates apply to individuals who are residents of Australia for tax purposes (see Residency - overview for more information). Tax rates 2009-10

Taxable income Tax on this income 0 - $6,000 Nil $6,001 - $35,000 15c for each $1 over $6,000 $35,001 - $80,000 $4,350 plus 30c for each $1 over $35,000 $80,001 - $180,000 $17,850 plus 38c for each $1 over $80,000 $180,001 and over $55,850 plus 45c for each $1 over $180,000 The above rates do not include the Medicare levy of 1.5% (read Medicare levy reduction or exemption for more information). Tax offsets reduce the tax payable. Tax offsets based on taxable income levels apply to a range of circumstances. For more information read About tax offsets. The following rates for 2010-11 apply from 1 July 2010. Tax rates 2010-11 Taxable income Tax on this income 0 - $6,000 Nil $6,001 - $37,000 15c for each $1 over $6,000 $37,001 - $80,000 $4,650 plus 30c for each $1 over $37,000 $80,001 - $180,000 $17,550 plus 37c for each $1 over $80,000 $180,001 and over $54,550 plus 45c for each $1 over $180,000 Non-residents If you are a non-resident for the full year, the following rates apply: Tax rates 2009-10 Taxable income Tax on this income 0 - $35,000 29c for each $1 $35,001 - $80,000 $10,150 plus 30c for each $1 over $35,000 $80,001 - $180,000 $23,650 plus 38c for each $1 over $80,000 $180,001 and over $61,650 plus 45c for each $1 over $180,000 Non-residents are not required to pay the Medicare levy. The following rates for 2010-11 apply from 1 July 2010. Tax rates 2010-11 Taxable income Tax on this income 0 - $37,000 29c for each $1 $37,001 - $80,000 $10,730 plus 30c for each $1 over $37,000 $80,001 - $180,000 $23,630 plus 37c for each $1 over $80,000 $180,001 and over $60,630 plus 45c for each $1 over $180,000 Children If you are under the age of 18, and receive 'unearned' income (for example, investment income), special rates apply. Read Income of individuals under the age of 18. Calculators A simple tax calculator is available to help you calculate the tax on your taxable income. Thecomprehensive tax calculator also takes into account Medicare levy, HECS/ SFSS repayments, tax offsets and tax credits to give you an estimate of the amount of your tax refund or debt. Tax deducted from my pay If you want to know how much your employer (or other payer) is required to withhold from payments to you, use the Tax withheld calculator. What to read/do next Simple tax calculator Comprehensive tax calculator Tax withheld calculator  Income of individuals under the age of 18  Individual income tax rates for prior years