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Tax Table

The Tax Table report provides details on the obligations tables with Flat and Sliding scaled defined within the system for Tax Purposes.

 

 Authorised Users can access the report by selecting:

Reports > Tax Tables

Purpose

The Tax Table Report provides a structured breakdown of all PAYG (Pay As You Go) tax obligation tables used in payroll calculations.
It outlines both Flat Scale and Sliding Scale obligations that determine how tax is calculated based on earnings, residency status, and applicable Medicare or other exemptions.

This report is essential for ensuring payroll deductions are compliant with ATO (Australian Taxation Office) requirements.

Filter Window Breakdown

Field Description
Industry Select the industry the tax rules apply to (e.g. Healthcare, Industrial, Aged Care). This ensures the system references the correct obligation set for that sector.
State Select the Australian state or territory (e.g. VIC, NSW, QLD). Tax obligations can vary based on local taxation or state-based allowances.
Obligation Table Choose one or multiple PAYG obligation scales to include in the report. Each scale corresponds to a taxation category as per ATO standards.
Show Flat Scale Obligations Tick this option to include flat tax rate obligations (e.g. a fixed 10% rate regardless of earnings).
Show Sliding Scale Obligations Tick this option to include sliding scales, where tax increases progressively as income brackets increase.
Buttons  
Report Generates a detailed PDF report displaying the selected obligation tables with full rate breakdowns.
Close Exits the filter window without generating the report.

Available Obligation Tables (Examples)

Scale No. Description
Scale 1 Non Tax-Free Obligations – standard tax for those not claiming the tax-free threshold.
Scale 2 Tax-Free Obligations – for residents who have claimed the tax-free threshold.
Scale 3 Foreign Residents Obligations – applies to non-residents for tax purposes.
Scale 4 No TFN by Resident Obligations – higher withholding rate when no TFN is provided.
Scale 5 No TFN by Non-Resident – applies to non-residents without TFN.
Scale 6 Full Medicare Levy Exempt – no Medicare levy applied.
Scale 7 Half Medicare Levy Exempt – applies partial levy reduction.
Scale 8 STSL (Study & Training Support Loan) with Tax-Free Threshold.
Scale 9 STSL Non Tax-Free Threshold.
Workers Holiday Maker Scales Special tax rates for working holiday visa holders.

Report Output Breakdown

The report contains two main sections: Click here to download full report example

1. Header Information

Displays the configuration used to generate the report:

  • Obligation Table Name (e.g. “Scale 1 – Non Tax-Free Obligations”)

  • Tax Type (e.g. GST Inclusive)

  • Authority (the source of the rule, e.g. SRW or ATO reference)

  • Status (Active/Inactive)

  • Threshold value (e.g. $0.00 – starting point of taxation)

2. Obligation Table Sections

Each selected scale displays two types of obligations:

a. Flat Scale Obligations

Used for consistent, non-tiered tax rates.
Columns:

Column Description
Flat Rate Name The name of the obligation (e.g. GST, PAYG).
Flat Rate The constant rate applied (e.g. 10.00%).
Authority The reference or body defining the rate (e.g. SRW or ATO).
Type Code Identifies if it’s GST or PAYG.
Type % Confirms the rate type (percentage).
Status Active/Inactive indicator for current payroll use.
Threshold Minimum income before tax applies (if applicable).

b. Sliding Scale Obligations

Used when tax rates change with income ranges.
This section lists income brackets and corresponding tax calculations.

Columns:

Column Description
From / To The lower and upper income limits for the bracket.
Tc (Taxable Component) The taxable income amount used for that range.
Difference The range difference between income thresholds.
Percentage The rate of tax applied within that range.
RangeMax The maximum tax value payable within that income bracket.
CummAmount The cumulative tax amount payable up to the end of that income range.
Code Usually “PAYG”, indicating the Australian PAYG tax system.

Example Interpretation

For Scale 1 – Non Tax-Free Obligations, the system calculates as follows:

  • Income from $0 – $150 taxed at 16% (tax = $24)

  • Income from $150 – $371 taxed at 21.17%, additional tax = $46.79, cumulative = $70.79

  • Income continues to increase in brackets, and cumulative tax adds up to $46,512.40 at $99,999.99

This means as income increases, the tax payable increases proportionally to the defined scale.

Use Cases

  • Payroll Configuration: Ensures payroll systems are configured with the correct PAYG scales.

  • Auditing: Cross-checks ATO compliance and identifies outdated or inactive scales.

  • Finance Review: Confirms correct rate application per employee group, residency, or state.

  • Implementation & Testing: Used during onboarding of new payroll setups to validate correct tax logic.