Removal of the Temporary Budget Repair Levy from the 2017/18 income year
The 2% Temporary Budget Repair Levy (or ‘TBRL’), which has applied to
individuals with a taxable income exceeding $180,000 since 1 July 2014, is
repealed with effect from 1 July 2017.
Up until 30 June 2017, including the TBRL and the Medicare Levy,
individuals earning more than $180,000 faced a marginal tax rate of 49%.
With the benefit of the removal of the 2% TBRL, from 1 July 2017,
individuals with a taxable income exceeding $180,000 face a marginal tax
rate of 47% (including the Medicare Levy).
Editor: Don’t forget to add another 1.5% for the Medicare Levy Surcharge
for certain individuals that don’t have Private Health Insurance.
