Barbitana

Hi folks,
I was wondering if anyone knows how I would get taxed in WHV.


Thank you for any comment,

soapy©

i think its a visitors tax. a bit more than someone who has PR

MrsDagboy

Just because you are on a WHV doesnt mean you should be taxed at a higher rate. You are still classified as resident for tax purposes, so your basic rate of tax should be the same as someone on PR etc.

Check out www.ato.gov.au for rates etc .

soapy©

glad you sorted it out.
its a bit strange though. when our son got his PR his tax rate changed though. i think i better look into this

NickyC

I seem to remember that whilst WHV holders pay the same rates (%) of Tax as anyone else, they're not entitled to the tax-free threshold so pay tax on their whole earnings.

Certainly used to be the case a couple of years ago - may have changed since then.

ABCDiamond

If you are visiting Australia for more than six months and for most of that time work in the one job and live at the same place you are generally an Australian resident for tax purposes.

Tax rates 2005-06
Taxable income : Tax on this income
$0 – $6,000 : Nil
$6,001 – $21,600 : 15c for each $1 over $6,000
$21,601 – $63,000 : $2,340 plus 30c for each $1 over $21,600
$63,001 – $95,000 : $14,760 plus 42c for each $1 over $63,000
Over $95,000 : $28,200 plus 47c for each $1 over $95,000
Plus the basic Medicare levy of 1.5%


If you are holidaying in Australia, or are visiting for less than six months you are generally NOT an Australian resident for tax purposes.

If you are a non-resident for the full year, the following rates apply:

Tax rates 2005-06
Taxable income : Tax on this income
$0 – $21,600 : 29c for each $1
$21,601 – $63,000 : $6,264 plus 30c for each $1 over $21,600
$63,001 – $95,000 : $18,684 plus 42c for each $1 over $63,000
Over $95,000 : $32,124 plus 47c for each $1 over $95,000
Non-residents are not required to pay the Medicare levy.

brisnick

as a WHV you are taxed at the non-resident rate, as you aren't allowed to work in the same job for more than 3 months, and you are classed as a holidaymaker anyway, as any work you do is supposed to be only to supplement your holiday.