Fast Facts
Updated July 2026 for financial year 2026-27, unless otherwise stated
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Seniors and pensioners tax offset (SAPTO)
| Offset | Shade-out threshold | Cut-out threshold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $2,230 | $36,034 | $53,874 |
| Couple (each) | $1,602 | $31,847 | $44,663 |
| Illness separated couple (each) | $2,040 | $34,767 | $51,087 |
Offset reduces by 12.5 cents per $1 of rebate income above the shade-out threshold.
Low income tax offset
| Offset | Shade-out threshold | Cut-out threshold |
|---|---|---|
| $700 | $37,500 | $66,667 |
Offset reduces by 5 cents per $1 of taxable income above $37,500 and then by 1.5 cents per $1 above $45,000.
Spouse contribution tax offset [2]
| Offset | Shade-out threshold | Cut-out threshold |
|---|---|---|
| $540 | $37,000 | $40,000 |
Offset is 18% of the lesser of: $3,000 reduced by $1 per $1 of spouse’s income above $37,000, and total contribution for spouse.