The Federal Budget delivers real tax relief for working Australians. If you earn income from work, there are two new measures that directly reduce your tax bill — one starting this financial year, one from 2027–28.
The $1,000 instant tax deduction — starts now
From the 2026–27 income year, workers can deduct up to $1,000 from their taxable income for work-related expenses without keeping receipts. It applies automatically when you lodge your tax return.
What it’s worth:
Average saving: $205
No receipts required
No separate application — it comes through your tax return
Applies to 6.2 million workers
If you already claim more than $1,000 in legitimate work-related expenses, you can continue to do that with receipts as before. This is a floor, not a cap.
The $250 Working Australians Tax Offset — from 2027–28
A new permanent annual tax offset of $250 for all eligible Australian workers, applied automatically through your tax return from the 2027–28 income year.
What it’s worth:
$250 per year for over 13 million workers
97 per cent of eligible workers receive the full amount
Increases the effective tax-free threshold by nearly $1,800
The full picture — five rounds of tax cuts
These two measures sit on top of legislated tax rate cuts already in the pipeline:
From 1 July 2026: Tax rate on income between $18,201 and $45,000 drops from 16% to 15% — worth up to $268
From 1 July 2027: That rate drops again to 14% — worth up to $536 per year ongoing
Combined benefit for an average earner ($81,245): Up to $2,816 per year from 2027–28
Moore is a community of working households.
People here are paying mortgages, covering school costs, managing rising bills. These measures won’t fix every pressure, but they are real, practical and permanent.