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Payroll compliance changes 2026–2027 (AU)

This page explains the compliance changes related to MYOB Acumatica — Payroll for the 2026-27 financial year. To keep you compliant, when you open a pay with a physical pay date of 1 July 2026 or later, MYOB Acumatica — Payroll automatically applies these new tax rates and thresholds.

Once you're familiar with the changes, you can start preparing for the end of the 2026 financial year. See our knowledge base articles:

PAYG

For Australian residents, tax rates have changed. On income between $18,201 and $45,000, the rate has reduced from 16% to 15%.

The following table explains how much tax is paid on different incomes. The table doesn’t include the Medicare levy or any low income or middle income offsets.

Taxable income Tax on this income
0 to $18,200 Nil
$18,201 to $45,000 15 cents for each $1 over $18,200
$45,000 to $135,000 $4,020 plus 30 cents for each $1 over $45,000
$135,000 to $190,000 $31,020 plus 37% for each $1 over $135,000
over $190,001 $51,370 plus 45% for each $1 over $190,001

For non-residents, the following table explains how much tax is paid on different incomes. Non-residents don’t pay the Medicare levy.

Taxable income Tax on this income
$0 to $135,000 30 cents for each $1
$135,001 to $190,000 $40,500 plus 37 cents for each $1
$190,001 and over $60,850 plus 45 cents for each $1

Student loans

The student loan repayment threshold has increased from $67,000 to $69,528. There are no changes to the minimum student loan rates. For full details of the new thresholds, see the Australian government's StudyAssist website.

Employee termination payments (ETP)

Employment Termination Payment (ETP) threshold amounts have changed for the 2026–27 financial year.

  2025–26 value 2026–27 value
ETP cap $260,000 $270,000
Base limit $13,100 $13,598
Per year of completed service $6,552 $6,801

Superannuation and Payday Super

From 1 July 2026, employers must calculate and pay employees' super guarantee following the new PayDay Super guidelines. These changes affect almost every aspect of how super guarantee (SG) is managed.

For more information about the Payday Super changes and the impact on your business, see our complete guide for mid-size businesses.

The compulsory SG rate remains at 12%. The maximum super contribution base has changed from quarterly to annual. The annual threshold for the 2026–27 financial year is $270,830.

Norfolk Island super guarantee rates not supported

Unlike the standard super guarantee, MYOB Acumatica does not automatically handle the Norfolk Island super guarantee rate. For Norfolk Island employees, you can override your employer super pay item's rate and super will be calculated based on the overridden rate.

Medicare levy

Only Australian residents pay the Medicare levy. The full basic levy remains the same at 2.0%.

However, the Medicare low-income thresholds have increased by 2.9% for the 2026-27 financial year.

Threshold 2025–26 2026–27
Singles $27,222 $28,011
Family $45,907 $47,238
Single seniors & pensioners $43,020 $44,268
Family seniors & pensioners $59,886 $61,623
Per dependent child/student $4,027 $4,338

Child support deductions

From 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026, the Child Support Protected Earnings Amount (PEA) are as follows:

Frequency Amount
Weekly $544.88
Fortnightly $1,089.76
Four weekly $2,179.52
Monthly $2,358.04

Unchanged rates and thresholds

There are no changes to the following rates and thresholds. They remain the same as they were for the 2025–2026 financial year.

  • Medicare levy surcharge (MLS).
  • Fringe benefits tax (FBT).
  • Back payments, commissions, bonuses and similar payments.
  • Unused leave payments on termination of employment.
  • Return-to-work rates.
  • Minimum wage rates. Learn more about minimum wage on the Fair Work website.
  • Upward variation. Although there are no changes to the calculation, the base tax rate will impact the total tax withheld.
  • Individuals employed in the horticultural or shearing industry.

Employee Onboarding only – Stapled fund lookups

From 1 July 2026, stapled fund lookups will become a mandatory step in the Flare onboarding process. See our instructions on how to get ready.

Tax changes that don't require updates in MYOB Acumatica