Updated for FY 2026-27

Money guides

Plain-English walkthroughs of the numbers behind buying, borrowing and tax in Australia. Each one links to the calculators that do the working.

EV Novated Lease and the FBT Exemption (2026 Guide)

How the EV novated lease FBT exemption works in 2026: who qualifies, the $91,661 price cap, the reportable fringe benefit catch, and the lock-in deadline..

How Much Deposit Do You Need to Buy a House? (2026)

How much deposit you need to buy a house in Australia in 2026: the 20% rule, the 5% minimum, the First Home Guarantee, and the costs on top of the deposit..

How Much Tax Will I Pay in Australia? (2026-27)

How much income tax you pay in Australia for 2026-27: the new 15% bracket, the Medicare levy, HECS, Division 293 and offsets, with a worked example on $90,000..

Rent vs Buy in Australia (2026): How to Decide

Whether to rent or buy in Australia comes down to unrecoverable costs, not dead money.

How Much Should You Salary Sacrifice Into Super? (2026-27)

How much to salary sacrifice into super in 2026-27: the $32,500 concessional cap, why employer contributions count toward it, and the 15% tax saving..