Explanation of Tax Scales

 

Scale Ref

Description

S1

Scale 1 - (NAT1004) Where tax free threshold NOT claimed in employment

H1

Scale 1 - (NAT3539) with HELP/SSL/TSL plus as above with S1

S2

Scale 2 - (NAT1004) Where payee claimed the tax-free threshold with or without leave loading

H2

Scale 2 - (NAT3539) with HELP/SSL/TSL plus as above with S2

S3

Scale 3 - (NAT1004) Non-residents

H3

Scale 3 - (NAT3539) with HELP/SSL/TSL plus as above with S3

S4

Scale 4 - (NAT1004) Where tax file number not provided

 

There is no scale H4 there is a N4 - Scale 4 Non Resident Non Tax File Number

S5

Scale 5 - (NAT1004) Where employee has claimed FULL medicare exemption

H5

Scale 5 - (NAT3539) with HELP/SSL/TSL plus as above with S5

S6

Scale 6 - (NAT1004) Where Employee has claimed a half exemption from the Medicare levy in Medicare Levy Variation Declaration

H6

Scale 6 - (NAT3539) with HELP/SSL/TSL plus as above with S6