Millions of Australians offered $1000 instant tax deduction under proposed law

Millions of workers will be able to claim an instant $1000 tax deduction without receipts after the federal government announced plans to enshrine long-awaited legislation.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers today confirmed the tax break will be officially enshrined in law and will come into effect in time for the 2027 tax season next year.

The maximum tax saving under the legislation will be $470, with the average saving being $205.

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"This will cut back on paperwork, it will save time and money and it will provide a bit of tax relief as well," Chalmers said.

"It will benefit 6.2 million workers when they lodge a tax return next year."

Around 6.2 million Australians will be eligible for the instant deduction.

The legislation will mean workers won't need to provide receipts for up to $1000 in work-related expenses.

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Chalmers said the $1000 write-off forms part of the Labor government's broader budget goal of reducing income tax.

Labor promised to push for the automatic tax deduction during the 2025 federal election.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said at the time it will give more Australians "your own money faster" and won't need to claimed through an accountant or receipts.

"No paperwork, no box of receipts, no scrolling through your online banking - just tick the box and your return is ready," he said.

Chalmers announced the proposed tax law after outlining what Australians can expect at the May federal budget.

He said the budget was entirely revised after the US-led war against Iran began in late February.

"There will be a tax reform, there will be a productivity push, and there will be savings," Chalmers said.

"It will be ambitious in its breadth and its depth

"It won't be exactly what we had planned over the summer, it would be strange if it was, given what has happened."

More pre-budget announcements will be handed down in the coming days, including discussions around NDIS reform.

How does the instant $1000 deduction work?

An $1000 instant tax deduction does not mean Australian taxpayers will simply pocket an extra grand in their tax return.

Very few, if any, people will receive the full $1000 by claiming expenses this way.

According to online platform etax, it equates to less than $300 in tax refund dollars for the average worker.

Claiming this may also reduce your entire tax refund.

"If you agree to the 'easy' $1000 deduction, you cannot claim your actual work-related expenses," the website reads.

"That means if you, like most people, pay more than $1000 for work-related expenses, across the whole year, then you cheat yourself out of a bigger tax refund by accepting this standard $1000 deduction on your tax return."

The information provided on this website is general in nature only and does not constitute personal financial advice. The information has been prepared without taking into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any information on this website you should consider the appropriateness of the information having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs.

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