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New Personal Income Tax Rules – 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2022

Legislated personal income tax thresholds from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2022 (Stage 2)
Taxable Income Rate Tax Payable
$0 – $18,200 0% Nil
$18,201 – $45,000 19% Nil + 19% of excess over $18,200
$45,001 – $120,000 32.5% $5,092 + 32.5% of excess over $45,000
$120,001 – $180,000 37% $29,467 + 32.5% of excess over $120,000
$180,000 + 45% $51,667 + 45% of excess over $180,000
Former personal income tax thresholds from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2022 (Stage 1)
Taxable Income Rate Tax Payable
$0 – $18,200 0% Nil
$18,201 – $37,000 19% Nil + 19% of excess over $18,200
$37,001 – $90,000 32.5% $3,572 + 32.5% of excess over $37,000
$90,001 – $180,000 37% $20,797 + 37% of excess over $90,000
$180,000 + 45% $54,097 + 45% of excess over $180,000

Low-Income Tax Offset
From 1 July 2020, the maximum amount of the LITO will increase from $445 to $700. The LITO will be withdrawn at the rate of 5 cents per dollar for taxable incomes between $37,500 and $45,000, and 1.5 cents per dollar from $45,000 to $66,667.

Low and Middle Income Tax Offset
The LMITO applies to taxable incomes up to $126,000. The minimum offset is $255 for taxable incomes of $37,000 or less. The maximum offset is $1,080 for taxable incomes between $48,001 and $90,000. The LMITO will be retained for 2020-21 and then removed from 2021-22.