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Wednesday, 13 May 2026

Use our calculator to work out how much the budget changes could save you

Use our calculator to work out how much the budget changes could save you

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Latest13 May 2026, 1:00 pm
ABC AU

This story appears to be an Australian economic news article that has been misattributed to New Zealand content. The article discusses Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers' federal budget tax cuts and provides a calculator for Australian residents to determine potential savings from various tax measures including bracket changes, work-related expense deductions, and the Working Australians Tax Offset (WATO).

The Australian tax measures mentioned include immediate deductions for work-related expenses and a $250 WATO boost that won't take effect until 2028. The calculator focuses specifically on income tax savings while excluding broader tax system changes to capital gains tax, negative gearing and trusts. Australian taxpayers would need to wait until filing their next tax return to see these savings materialize.

This content is not relevant to New Zealand's economic landscape as it deals exclusively with Australian federal budget measures and tax policy changes that do not apply to New Zealand residents or businesses.

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