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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Tax Rates: Australia vs New Zealand


Unless you're a taxation accountant, tax rates are hard to remember.  

So as of May 2011 here are the tax rates for Australia and New Zealand.

New Zealand:
$0 - $14,000 10.50 %
$14,001 - $48,000 17.50 %
$48,001 - $70,000 30 %
Over $70,000 33 %
GST = 15%

Australia:
$0 – $6,000 Nil
$6,001 – $37,000 15 %
$37,001 – $80,000 30 %
$80,001 – $180,000 37 %
Over $180,000 45 %
GST = 10%

Of course this is a basic rate comparison that doesn't include things like Medicare, ACC deductions, & any number of things Australians can claim back. 

Also, for comparison, here's the New Zealand Labour govt's tax rates (1999 to 2008):

NZ LABOUR:
$0 - $17,500 15%
$17,501 to $40,000 21%
$40,001 to $75,000 33%
$75,001 + 39%
GST = 12.5%


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