Review EOFY tax table updates to ensure payroll remains accurate and compliant for the 2026–2027 financial year.
Important: From 1 July 2026, the marginal tax rate for income between $18,201 and $45,000 decreases to 15%. HELP / STSL repayment thresholds are also updated and must be applied.
Before you begin
- Review current PAYG withholding tax tables
→ ATO Tax Tables & PAYG Withholding - Download the latest HELP / STSL withholding schedule
→ Schedule 8 – NAT 3539 - Review HELP / STSL repayment thresholds and rules
→ HELP / STSL repayment thresholds (ATO)
Overview
- Tax rate for $18,201–$45,000 reduced from 16% to 15%
- HELP / STSL repayment thresholds indexed annually
- Most other tax tables and withholding schedules remain unchanged
Update HELP / STSL repayment thresholds
1
Download the latest Schedule 8 – NAT 3539 from the ATO
2
Go to Payroll > Company Information > Tax Levels
3
Open the HELP Rates tab
4
Update thresholds using the latest ATO schedule
5
Click OK to save changes
Additional resources
For additional insight into PAYG withholding updates and release timing:
✅ Completed when
- Tax tables reviewed for 2026–2027
- Latest Schedule 8 applied
- HELP / STSL thresholds updated in Jobpac
- Payroll configuration verified before first pay run
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