Employment · Fringe benefits
Reportable Fringe Benefits Impact Calculator
Trace an RFBA from your income statement into HELP, Medicare levy surcharge and Division 293 income tests.
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01 —INCOME TEST INPUTS
Use the reportable fringe benefits amount, not the cash value of the benefit.
Used only for the Division 293 threshold screen.
02 —DOWNSTREAM IMPACT
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Enter taxable income and the RFBA shown on your income statement.
What this estimate includes
- MLS uses your combined income if you have a spouse; HELP repayment income is yours alone.
- The comparison shows the estimated HELP repayment before and after RFBA.
- The Division 293 result is a threshold screen, not a calculation of the final assessment.
Frequently asked questions
Does an RFBA increase my taxable income?
Not directly. A reportable fringe benefits amount is not taxed as salary, but it is included in several income tests and can affect HELP repayments, Medicare levy surcharge and other obligations.
Which RFBA number should I enter?
Enter the reportable fringe benefits amount shown on your income statement or payment summary, not the cash price or taxable value of the benefit.
Can I use this result for Family Tax Benefit or Child Care Subsidy?
Use the adjusted taxable income calculator for family assistance. Some employers receive special fringe-benefit treatment, so the amount added to family income may differ from the RFBA shown here.
Tax Accuracy & Sources
Income-test estimate only. It excludes family circumstances, full MLS liability, exempt-employer ATI adjustments and the final Division 293 assessment.