The tax free threshold is the amount of income you can earn each financial year before you start paying income tax in Australia. For 2025–26 it is $18,200. Earn less than this and you pay nothing. Earn more and you only pay tax on the amount above $18,200 — not the entire income. It sounds…
The Australian financial year closes on 30 June 2026. From 1 July, you can lodge your 2025–26 tax return — and if your employer withheld too much tax during the year, lodging is how you get that money back. For most migrants lodging for the first time, the process is simpler than it looks and…
Three things you need to sort out before or immediately after starting work in Australia — your Tax File Number (TFN), your superannuation fund, and if you are self-employed or freelancing, your Australian Business Number (ABN). None of these cost anything to set up. All three are free through official government channels. And getting them…
If you are in Australia on a Subclass 417 Working Holiday or Subclass 462 Work and Holiday visa, a specific set of tax rules applies to every dollar you earn — regardless of how long you stay or which state you work in. The rate is lower than what most non-residents pay, but there is…
One of the most common tax questions among migrants and temporary visa holders in Australia is whether they pay the Medicare levy — and if so, how much. The short answer is: it depends entirely on your visa type and whether you have access to Medicare. This guide explains the 2025–26 Medicare levy rate, who…