Oct 20, 2025 1 min read

Australia: Updated STSL PAYG withholding rates now in force

ATO updated Schedule 8 formulas and related weekly/fortnightly/monthly tax tables for Study and Training Support Loans (STSL) to reflect reduced compulsory repayments. Payers must use new rates from 24 Sep 2025

Effective Date

Published

Impact

  • STSL withholding amounts decrease for affected employees; incorrect tables will over-withhold.

Payroll action

Australian Taxation Office

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