Free Tax Refund Calculator Australia
Estimate whether you are likely to get a tax refund or owe money based on your gross income and tax already withheld.
Enter your figures
Total PAYG tax withheld for the year (or convert to match frequency below)
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Estimates only, not tax or financial advice. Results are general information based on published ATO rules and the figures you enter. For advice about your situation, speak to a registered tax agent or licensed financial adviser. How we calculate · Spotted a mistake?
Tax refund estimate approach
A refund (or amount owing) is roughly tax withheld during the year minus tax payable on taxable income after deductions and offsets. This tool estimates based on the figures you enter.
- Input your values using the fields above (numeric keypad on mobile).
- Results use precise floating-point arithmetic rounded for display.
- Refresh or change inputs and recalculate anytime.
Worked example
- Enter taxable income and tax already withheld.
- Add deductible expenses if modelled.
- Compare estimated tax payable to withholdings.
- Positive difference ≈ refund; negative ≈ amount owing.
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