Australian calculators and plain-English guides for tax, property and super

Never Lose Interest publishes free calculators and guides that use official rates and thresholds where those figures have been published. Start with a calculator, or read about the tax changes from 1 July 2027 and how crypto is taxed.

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Calculators

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Pay calculator

Estimate take-home pay from an annual, monthly, fortnightly, weekly or hourly figure, using official resident tax rates.

Income tax calculator

Work out income tax, the low income tax offset and the Medicare levy for 2025-26 and 2026-27.

Mortgage repayment calculator

Principal and interest or interest-only repayments, with extra payments, an offset balance and a yearly table.

Stamp duty calculator

Transfer duty estimates for each state and territory, with first-home concessions where the official scale is clear.

Capital gains tax calculator

Current 50% discount rules, losses first, and a labelled estimate of post-1 July 2027 indexation and the 30% minimum tax, including crypto.

Negative gearing calculator

The tax effect of a rental loss under the current rules, and the 2027-28 quarantine for many established dwellings.

Compound interest calculator

See how a lump sum and regular contributions can grow at a compounding rate you choose.

GST calculator

Add or remove Australia's official 10% GST, rounded to the nearest cent.

Borrowing power calculator

A transparent estimate from surplus cash flow and APRA's 3 percentage point serviceability buffer, not a loan approval.

Super and retirement calculator

Project a super balance using the 12% Super Guarantee, official contribution caps and an assumed earnings rate.

Car loan calculator

Weekly, fortnightly or monthly car loan repayments and total interest.

Personal loan calculator

Weekly, fortnightly or monthly personal loan repayments and total interest.

HELP repayment calculator

Compulsory HELP and study loan repayments using official 2025-26 and 2026-27 thresholds.

Savings goal calculator

The regular contribution, or time, that may be needed to reach a savings target.

Offset account calculator

Interest and time saved with an offset balance, compared with extra repayments.

Rent versus buy calculator

After-tax cash and end wealth for buying or renting, with growth and return assumptions you control.

Launch topics

Is my investment property grandfathered under the 2027 negative gearing changes?

Who is grandfathered under Australia's 2027 negative gearing changes, how the 12 May 2026 cut-off works, what happens if you bought after Budget night, and when later transfers can keep the old treatment.

New builds vs established property after 2027: what changes for investors

How negative gearing and CGT will differ for new builds and established property from 1 July 2027, and why the legal definition of a new residential dwelling is still proposed rather than settled.

First home buyers

All property guides

5% Deposit Scheme (Home Guarantee Scheme): eligibility, price caps and how to apply

How the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme works from 1 October 2025, including the 5% and 2% deposit rules, price caps, eligibility and how it differs from Help to Buy.

Help to Buy scheme: shared equity, income caps, price caps and how it works

How the Australian Government Help to Buy shared-equity scheme works, including the 2% deposit, government contribution, income limits, price caps and how it differs from the 5% Deposit Scheme.

First home owner grants by state and territory

Current first home owner grant amounts, value caps and eligibility in each Australian state and territory, and how the grants differ from stamp duty concessions and the 5% Deposit Scheme.

First home buyer checklist: from savings to settlement

A practical Australian first home buyer checklist covering deposits, borrowing, the 5% Deposit Scheme, Help to Buy, grants, stamp duty, inspections and settlement.

Lenders mortgage insurance (LMI): when you pay it, what it covers and how to avoid it

How lenders mortgage insurance works in Australia, why it usually applies above an 80% loan-to-value ratio, who it protects, and options that may avoid it, including the 5% Deposit Scheme.

How much deposit do you need to buy a home in Australia?

How home loan deposits work in Australia, including 20% and LMI, 5% government schemes, extra buying costs, and a simple way to set a savings target.

Browse by topic

Tax

Income tax, take-home pay, capital gains, negative gearing, the Medicare levy and work-related deductions, using official ATO and Treasury figures where they have been published.

Property and mortgages

Mortgage repayments, borrowing power, stamp duty, deposits, first home buyer schemes and grants, lenders mortgage insurance, offset accounts, buying versus renting, land tax and the 2027 investment property changes.

Super and retirement

Superannuation contributions, salary sacrifice, the First Home Super Saver Scheme, payday super and how the Age Pension treats your savings.

Crypto

How crypto is taxed in Australia, including sales, swaps, wallet transfers, staking and the CGT changes from 1 July 2027.

Everyday money

Take-home pay, GST, compound interest, savings goals, car loans, personal loans and HELP repayments.

This site is general information only from Never Lose Interest. It is not personal advice, a tax assessment or a loan offer, and it does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Official rates and thresholds can change. Check the ATO, your state revenue office, your lender or a registered tax agent before you rely on a result. Read the general advice warning.