Tax Return Estimator
Estimate your tax refund or tax payable for 2025-26. Includes common deductions like work-from-home and vehicle expenses.
Estimate your tax refund or amount owing for the 2025-26 financial year. Enter your total income to see how much tax you owe versus what has been withheld.
- Most employees have tax withheld from each paycheck via PAYG
- Common deductions: work-from-home ($0.67/hr), car expenses, uniforms, tools
- Lodge by 31 October if self-lodging, or later if using a tax agent
- The ATO pre-fills much of your return via myTax
Disclaimer
This calculator provides estimates for general information purposes only. Results should not be relied upon as professional financial, tax, or legal advice. Tax rates and thresholds are based on publicly available ATO data and may change. Always consult a qualified tax agent or financial adviser for advice specific to your circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the deadline for lodging my tax return?
What deductions can I claim on my tax return?
What is Tax Return Estimator?
A tax return estimator helps you predict whether you'll receive a tax refund or owe money to the ATO when you lodge your annual tax return. It compares tax already withheld from your pay (PAYG) against your actual tax liability.
How this calculator works
Enter your total annual income and the calculator computes your tax liability using 2025-26 ATO brackets, Medicare levy, and LITO. The difference between this and the tax already withheld from your wages throughout the year determines your refund or amount owing. Common deductions that reduce your taxable income include work-from-home expenses ($0.67/hour fixed rate method), vehicle and travel expenses, uniforms and protective clothing, tools and equipment, and self-education. The ATO pre-fills most income data in myTax — the deadline for self-lodgers is 31 October.
Updated for the 2025-26 financial year (1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026).
All calculations are performed in your browser — your data never leaves your device. Results are for general guidance only and should not be considered professional financial advice.
Built and maintained by Konstantin Iakovlev. Data sourced from the ATO and official Australian government sources.