Question 1

Are AgoTax calculations accurate for the ATO?

Accepted Answer

AgoTax uses current ATO marginal-rate tax tables, the published Medicare levy and LITO rules, and current HELP repayment thresholds. Results match the ATO's own income tax estimator within rounding for standard cases.

Question 2

What is the Australian tax-free threshold?

Accepted Answer

Australian residents pay no income tax on the first $18,200 of taxable income. The No Tax-Free Threshold option removes this — typically used when you have a second job and have already claimed the threshold elsewhere.

Question 3

How is HELP / HECS calculated in AgoTax?

Accepted Answer

Repayment income is multiplied by the rate of the bracket it falls in. AgoTax uses taxable income as repayment income and applies the FY 2024-25 step thresholds from $54,435 (1%) up to $156,517+ (10%).

Question 4

Is my salary information sent anywhere?

Accepted Answer

No. Every calculation happens client-side in your browser. AgoTax has no backend and no telemetry on your salary numbers.