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Traveller12345(Newbie)Newbie
19 May 2024

I will be moving states soon and my full time job can’t accomodate a transfer until later in the year which will require me to take leave without pay for 2 months as I don’t have enough annual leave and I have to move at this time due to unforeseen circumstances, so in this 2 months I will need to seek casual work, will I be taxed on a higher threshold even though I’m not technically being paid by my main job during that 2 months?


Would I be able to claim a tax free threshold on the 2nd job for 2 months if I’m not getting paid from my full time job but I hold a contract and salary of over $19,000?

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RileyATO(Community Moderator)Community Moderator
ATO Certified Response20 May 2024

Hi @Traveller12345,


You're not taxed at a higher rate on a 2nd job, you're taxed on your total income at the end of the financial year.

We recommend claiming the tax-free threshold from one employer at a time, so if there's no overlap with your jobs you should be fine to claim the tax-free threshold from both.


For more info check out our article: How much tax should I pay on a second job? Claiming the tax-free threshold

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RileyATO(Community Moderator)Community Moderator
ATO Certified Response20 May 2024

Hi @Traveller12345,


You're not taxed at a higher rate on a 2nd job, you're taxed on your total income at the end of the financial year.

We recommend claiming the tax-free threshold from one employer at a time, so if there's no overlap with your jobs you should be fine to claim the tax-free threshold from both.


For more info check out our article: How much tax should I pay on a second job? Claiming the tax-free threshold

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