This payroll tax threshold calculator helps Australian businesses determine if they exceed state payroll tax thresholds and estimate their liability.
Enter your gross salaries in AUD (annual or monthly), select your state/territory, and get instant results.
Use it for budgeting, compliance checks, or payroll planning. Note: Input gross salaries; taxable amount is the portion above the threshold subject to tax.
Estimate if your business needs to pay payroll tax with estimated liability
This is an estimate; actual rates vary - confirm with your state's revenue office. Visit Payroll Tax for details.
Purpose:
Designed for Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs), startups, and HR teams, this tool calculates estimated payroll tax eligibility and estimates cost based on state thresholds. Input gross salaries in Australian dollars (AUD), select your state, and receive instant results. Ideal for quarterly budgeting or compliance audits.
Tips for Ongoing Use:
Bookmark this page (Ctrl+D or Cmd+D) for quick access during payroll cycles. Regular use helps SMEs maintain ATO and state compliance—return whenever salaries change!
Understanding Payroll Tax Basics:
Payroll tax in Australia is a state-based tax on gross salaries above specific thresholds (e.g., $1.2M in NSW), with rates varying by location. Taxable amount is the portion of salaries above the threshold. Knowing your liability is crucial for financial planning. Refer to our payroll tax article here as well.
Key Components:
1. Gross Salaries: Your total yearly payroll (annual or monthly input), used to check against thresholds.
2. State/Territory: Select your location for accurate threshold and rate (e.g., 5.45% in NSW).
Benefits for SMEs:
This calculator improves tax budgeting accuracy, highlights compliance risks, and supplements local rules. See how Scale Suite’s payroll services can automate this for you.
ATO & Local Government Adherence:
This calculator uses current state thresholds and rates. Rates are estimates and companies should confirm with their state's revenue office to check validity & accuracy as these change often. For official guidance, visit business.gov.au. We also have other resources available here.
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