Taxation
Australia - Australian Taxation Office
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is responsible for taxes in Australia. Like New Zealand, all employees are required to apply for a tax number and if this is not supplied employers are able to tax employees at the highest rate. Employees can only apply for tax numbers on arrival in Australia. Applications can be made on-line (but only on arrival):- http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/content.asp?doc=/content/38760.htm or by completing form available at post offices. The Australian tax year is from 1 July until 30 June.
Below are the current tax rates for Australia (as at June 2009):-
Residents
These rates apply to individuals who are residents of Australia for tax purposes (see Residency - overview for more information).
| Taxable income | Tax on this income |
| $0 – $6,000 | Nil |
| $6,001 – $34,000 | 15c for each $1 over $6,000 |
| $34,001 – $80,000 | $4,200 plus 30c for each $1 over $34,000 |
| $80,001 – $180,000 | $18,000 plus 40c for each $1 over $80,000 |
| $180,001 and over | $58,000 plus 45c for each $1 over $180,000 |
The above rates do not include the Medicare levy of 1.5%
Non-residents
If you are a non-resident for the full year, the following rates apply:
| Taxable income | Tax on this income |
| $0 – $34,000 | 29c for each $1 |
| $34,001 – $80,000 | $9,860 plus 30c for each $1 over $34,000 |
| $80,001 – $180,000 | $23,660 plus 40c for each $1 over $80,000 |
| $180,001 and over | $63,660 plus 45c for each $1 over $180,000 |
Non-residents are not required to pay the Medicare levy.
More information can be found at the ATO website - www.ato.gov.au or please register now.
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