Tax Rates (2021-2022 and beyond)

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Australia has a progressive taxation system, meaning that as income increases, the tax rate and the amount of tax also increases. In order to implement this system, income brackets are taxed at a set percentage.

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A. Residents and Non-Residents

Before discussing the actual tax rates, it is appropriate to set out two categories under which different tax rates apply.

A.1. Resident category

These tax rates apply to residents of Australia. A person is considered to be resident of Australia for taxation purposes if they have:

- Always lived in Australia;
- Come to Australia to live permanently; or
- Been in Australia for more than half of a financial year.

One will not be considered a resident for tax purposes if they leave Australia permanently or are holidaying in Australia or visiting for less than six months. Residency for tax purposes is determined separately and independently each financial year. Therefore, even if you are a resident one year, this does not necessarily mean that you will be deemed a resident in the next financial year.

A.2. Non-Resident category

If you are a non-resident of Australia (for tax purposes), tax is only payable on income that is earned in Australia. The main effects of being a non-resident are as follows:

- There is no tax free threshold; i.e. all salary and wage income earned in Australia is taxable.
- No requirement to pay the Medicare levy (non-residents do not receive the benefits of Medicare).
- There is a requirement to show Australian rental income in your tax return.
- Tax is withheld from unfranked dividends.

B. Tax Offsets

Tax offsets reduce the amount of tax payable. Tax offsets apply to three main categories:

1. Senior Australians;
2. Individuals on low incomes; and
3. Individuals who receive certain Australian government allowances and payments.

C. Income Tax Rate

C.1. RESIDENTS

C.1.1. TAX RATES: 2021-2022 And Beyond

Taxable Income	Tax on this Income
$0—$18,200	0
$18,201—$45,000	19c for each $1 over $18,200
$45,001—$120,000	$5,092 + 32.5c for each $1 over $45,000
$120,000—$180,000	$29,467 + 37c for each $1 over $120,000
$180,001 +	$51,667 + 45c for each $1 over $180,000

The above rates does not include:

- Medical Levy of 2%

C.2. NON-RESIDENTS

C.2.1. TAX RATES: 2021-2022

Taxable Income	Tax on this Income
$0—$120,000	32.5c for each $1
$120,001—$180,000	$39,000 + 37c for each $1 over $120,000
$180,001 +	$61,200 + 45c for each $1 over $180,000

C.3. Company Tax

For the year 2021-2022:

- Base rate entities (under $50 m t/o): 25%
- Other entities: 30%

C.4. Superannuation Guarantee Rate (Retirement Savings Rate)

The superannuation guarantee rate for 2021-2021 is 10%. Superannuation guarantee legislation states that super payments will increase a further 0.5% each year until they reach 12% in 2025.

C.5. Goods and Services Tax Rate

For the years 2021-2022 and beyond, the Goods and Services tax rate is 10%.

Comasters Law Firm can advise you on what tax rates applies to you and for other related taxation matters.

For more information on tax rates, you may wish to visit the Australian Taxation Office website.

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Important: This is not advice. Clients should not act solely on the basis of the material contained in this paper. Our formal advice should be sought before acting on any aspect of the above information.