Payroll Taxes Calculator - Payroll Tax Estimator Online
Estimate your annual payroll tax liability based on the rules for each Australian state and territory.
Business Wage Details
Enter your total wages paid across Australia and within the specific state.
Estimated Payroll Tax
$0
per year
How Payroll Tax is Calculated
The calculation involves determining your taxable wages for a state and applying that state's tax rate.
1
Determine Threshold
Find the annual tax-free threshold for your state. If you operate in multiple states, this threshold is reduced based on your proportion of wages.
2
Calculate Taxable Wages
Subtract the applicable threshold from the wages you paid in that state. The result is your taxable wages.
3
Apply Tax Rate
Multiply your taxable wages by the state's payroll tax rate to find the total tax payable for the year.
Understanding Payroll Tax
Payroll tax is a state-levied tax on the wages paid by employers. It's a significant consideration for growing businesses, as it only applies once your total wage bill exceeds a set threshold.
Who Pays It?
Employers, not employees, are liable for payroll tax once their total Australian wages exceed the threshold for a given state or territory.
What are "Wages"?
The definition is broad, including salaries, super contributions, bonuses, commissions, and most fringe benefits.
