Freelancer / Contractor Tax Calculator Australia
Estimate what you could get back as a freelancer / contractor in Australia. Applies Australia marginal rates including state tax and the Medicare levy. Free, and no sign-up.
What freelancer / contractors can claim in Australia
- Home office running expenses
- Home office desk and chair
- Laptop and computer equipment
- Software and subscription tools
- Decline in value of equipment
- Work phone and internet
- Public liability insurance
- Professional indemnity insurance
- Accounting and invoicing software
- Advertising and website costs
- Travel to client meetings
- Car expenses using logbook method
- Bank fees and merchant charges
- Personal superannuation contributions
- Cost of managing tax affairs
In Australia, employees and sole traders can claim work-related expenses they paid themselves, weren't reimbursed for, and that directly relate to earning their income - apportioned for any private use and substantiated with records (a logbook for car expenses, and receipts once total work expense claims exceed $300).
You can only claim the work-related portion, you must have spent the money yourself without reimbursement, and you need a record to prove it.
Frequently asked questions
What can a freelancer / contractor claim on tax in Australia?
Commonly claimed deductions include home office running expenses, home office desk and chair, laptop and computer equipment, software and subscription tools. In Australia, employees and sole traders can claim work-related expenses they paid themselves, weren't reimbursed for, and that directly relate to earning their income - apportioned for any private use and substantiated with records (a logbook for car expenses, and receipts once total work expense claims exceed $300).
How much tax does a freelancer / contractor pay in Australia?
It depends on your income and your state. The calculator applies Australia marginal rates including state tax and the Medicare levy.
Do I need to sign up to use this calculator?
No. This calculator is completely free and requires no account. Nothing you enter is saved.
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Estimate only — not tax advice. Confirm with the ATO or a registered tax professional.