Tax Return Calculator Australia — Will You Get a Refund?
Estimate your Australian tax return refund or bill. See if your PAYG withholding was too much or too little and plan accordingly.
Most Australian employees have tax withheld from each pay by their employer through the PAYG system. When you lodge your tax return the ATO calculates your actual tax liability and compares it to what was withheld. If too much was withheld you get a refund. If too little you owe a bill. The average Australian tax refund is approximately $2500-$3000. Claiming all eligible deductions maximizes your refund.
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Key Information
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Average Tax Refund | $2500 - $3000 |
| Tax Return Deadline | 31 October (self-lodge) |
| Key Deductions | Work from home car travel uniform training |
| Medicare Levy | 2% of taxable income |
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How to get a bigger tax refund in Australia?
Claim all work-related deductions: home office expenses (67 cents per hour fixed rate method) car and travel between workplaces uniform and laundry costs professional subscriptions training courses and tools. Claim private health insurance rebate charitable donations and self-education expenses. Use a registered tax agent ($150-$300 fee is itself tax-deductible) who typically finds more deductions than self-lodging.
What deductions can I claim working from home?
The fixed rate method allows 67 cents per hour for all running expenses including electricity internet phone furniture depreciation and stationery. Track your hours worked from home in a timesheet or diary. On 1200 hours/year (25 hours/week): 1200 x $0.67 = $804 deduction. Alternatively use the actual cost method if your expenses are higher but you need receipts for everything.
When do I get my tax refund?
If lodging online through myTax or a registered tax agent: refunds typically arrive within 2-4 weeks. Paper returns take 6-8 weeks. If the ATO needs to verify deductions it may take longer. Early lodgers (July-August) often receive faster refunds. If you owe tax the payment is due by the assessment due date shown on your notice of assessment.
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Last updated: March 2026