Tax Planning

How New Personal Income Tax Cuts Can Shape Your 2026-27 Budget

Tax brackets for residents will adjust in 2026-27 and 2027-28 – these cuts can impact cash flow, investments, and career decisions. Let’s run the numbers.

By NomadicTax Research Team • 5-8 min read • April 3, 2026

## What are the tax rate changes? Australia’s **Treasury Laws Amendment (More Cost of Living Relief) Act 2025** introduces permanent changes to personal income tax rates for residents: - From **1 July 2026**, the lowest non-zero marginal rate drops: **income over the tax-free threshold up to $45,000** will be taxed at **15%**, down from 16%. ([ato.gov.au](https://www.ato.gov.au/law/view/pdf/acts/20250028.pdf?utm_source=openai)) - From **1 July 2027**, that same bracket rate decreases further to **14%**. ([ato.gov.au](https://www.ato.gov.au/law/view/pdf/acts/20250028.pdf?utm_source=openai)) Higher brackets (30%, 37%, 45%) remain for higher incomes (**$45,000-$135,000; $135,000-$190,000; over $190,000, respectively**).