Tax updates for 2025

What freelancers and sole traders need to know

Depreciating assets

The $20,000 instant asset write-off has been extended for the 2024-2025 tax year. 

This means if you purchased any assets up to the value of $20,000 this year, and your business has a turnover of less than $10 million, you may be eligible to claim this immediately as a tax deduction by utilising the instant asset write-off.

The $20,000 threshold will apply on a per (eligible) asset basis, allowing sole traders to instantly write off multiple (eligible) assets.

To check if you can claim this deduction, it’s best to speak to an accountant. They’ll need to know details like:

  • The date you bought the asset

  • The amount paid

  • GST withheld

  • The % used for business

They’ll also need a purchase invoice or receipt.

Pro-Tip: If you’re using Rounded, you can label any assets that may qualify for instant write-off under “Equipment” within your P&L Statement. 

Stage 3 tax cuts

As of July 1st 2024, the Australian government has:

  • Implemented lower tax rates for anyone who falls in the $18,201 – $135,000 thresholds

  • Increased the threshold above which the 37 per cent tax rate applies from $120,000 to $135,000

  • Increased the threshold above which the 45 per cent tax rate applies from $180,000 to $190,000

2023-2024

2024-2025

Thresholds ($)

Rates (%)

Thresholds ($)

Rates (%)

$0 - $18,200

Tax free

$0 - $18,200

Tax free

$18,201 - $45,000

19%

$18,201 - $45,000

16%

$45,001 - $120,000

32.5%

$45,001 - $135,000

30%

$120,001 - $180,000

37%

135,001 - $190,000

37%

Over $180,000

45%

Over $190,000

45%

You can also get an estimate of your tax cut here.