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Tax rates in Australia

As Temporary Residents you pay the same tax as Permanent Residents and Citizens of Australia

The Australian Federal Government in April 2006 compared Australia’s taxes with the rest of the developed world with the following conclusion:

  “Australia has the second lowest level of direct taxation on individuals and payroll in the OECD-10”

Tax ranges from 17.6% on a salary of $43,656 to 23% on a salary of $72,851

Taxes are again being reduced by approximately $1,000 per year from 1st July 2008

Tax rates 2007-08  Australian Tax Office

Taxable income Tax on this income
$1 – $6,000 Nil
$6,001 – $30,000 15c for each $1 over $6,000
$30,001 – $75,000 $3,600 plus 30c for each $1 over $30,000
$75,001 – $150,000 $17,100 plus 40c for each $1 over $75,000
$150,001 and over $47,100 plus 45c for each $1 over $150,000

 

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