2024/25 Federal Budget

David Burnes • May 15, 2024

1. Personal income tax measures

The following table outlines the marginal income tax rates and thresholds that apply for resident individuals under the revised stage three personal tax cuts from 1 July 2024

2.  Small business measures 


  • Instant asset write-off threshold for small businesses will be increased to $20,000 for the 2025 year.
  • Energy bill relief for small businesses of $325 to reduce the cost of electricity for 1 million small businesses.

3. Other measures


  • The indexation rate of HECS & Trade Support Loans will be reduced effective from 1 June 2023.
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