sonrivera Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Hi, I'm from Canada and I'm on a WHV here in Sydney, Australia. I found a job at a legit restaurant, one on Argyle street in The Rocks, and have just recently received my first paycheque. When I do the calculations, it seems I am being taxed about 30%. Is this correct/normal? It seems a little high to me. If it is correct, will I be able to claim taxes at the end of the fiscal year? I know that I am entitled to claim taxes if I don't earn more than $18,000 in the fiscal year, which I know I won't. If anyone has any answers, please let me know. Thanks Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozmaniac Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 That tax is correct (I think - ATO site is down at present so that's off the top of my head) if you're not a Resident for tax purposes. Here's a link to help you work out your residency status, but basically, you need to stay in one location (not one job though) for 6+ months. If you're travelling the country, you will be a foreign resident.: http://calculators.ato.gov.au/scripts/axos/axos.asp?CONTEXT=&KBS=Resident.XR4&go=ok If you end up as a RFTP for the period of this employment, you will get a refund of the overpaid tax. No refund if you're a foreign resident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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