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The numbers no one explains.

Three plain-English calculators for the things the ATO, your health fund and Services Australia make hard. See where you stand in about 60 seconds.

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HECS · FY26
$2,310 / yr
your repayment under the new marginal rates
Surcharge · no cover
$1,180
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Example FY26
Childcare Subsidy estimate
$1,240
an illustrative Childcare Subsidy figure for a family on about $90k. Your own result depends entirely on your details — the calculator shows the working.
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◷ Illustrative — based on published FY26 rules
How it works

No jargon. No login. No catch.

You stay in control the whole way through. We do the maths and show our working — you decide what to do with it.

1

Answer a few questions

The basics only — your age, income and situation. No account, no Tax File Number, nothing we don't need.

~ 60 seconds
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See your number, in plain English

We show the figure and exactly why it's that figure — with the ATO, APRA or Services Australia source it's based on.

Sources cited
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See what to do next

A clear, do-it-yourself guide — plus a filled-in summary you can take to myGov or your fund. You press submit, not us.

You stay in control
Why trust us

We're open about how we make money.

The comparison sites make money by steering you. We don't. If you choose to take out cover through a comparison partner, they pay us a referral fee — it never changes your price, and you're never told what to buy.

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Information, not advice

We show you the facts and the sources. You make the call — we never tell you what to buy.

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Transparent by default

If we'd earn a referral fee, we say so on the page before you click — and list options equally, never one "preferred" deal.

Your data stays yours

No TFN, no bank logins, the minimum details only — and every calculator works without an account.

Plain English, always

Real numbers, no fine-print traps, no fake urgency. If we can't explain it simply, we don't ship it.

What a check can turn up

Real rules. Real numbers. Often a real surprise.

Single · $112k · no hospital cover
$1,180 / yr
in Medicare Levy Surcharge, based on the published FY26 thresholds.
Family · two kids in care
$1,240
in Childcare Subsidy left unclaimed for FY24–25, still inside the reclaim window.
Graduate · $74k · HELP debt
$1,050 / yr
in HECS repayments under the new marginal rates they hadn't budgeted for.
Note Illustrative figures based on published FY26 rules — not promises. Your result depends entirely on your own circumstances, and the calculator shows exactly how it's worked out.
Questions, answered straight

The honest FAQ

Is it really free?+
Yes. All three calculators are free, with no login needed. If you later choose to switch hospital cover through one of our partners, that comparison site pays us a referral fee — it never changes your price. That's the whole business model.
Is this financial or tax advice?+
No. We give you information and show the sources behind every number — you decide what to do with it. We're not licensed to give personal financial advice and we never pretend to. For advice about your specific situation, see a registered professional.
How exactly do you make money?+
Free tools that build trust, then an honest referral — the model MoneySavingExpert proved in the UK. If you choose to switch health funds via our compare page, we earn a fee. We show every option equally, disclose the fee before you click, and never steer you to a "preferred" deal.
Is my data safe?+
We ask for the minimum we need to do the maths — and never your Tax File Number, bank logins or account numbers. You can use every calculator without creating an account. If you do save your results, you can delete them any time.
Are you affiliated with the ATO or Services Australia?+
No — we're completely independent. Our figures are based on the published FY26 rules from the ATO, APRA and Services Australia, but we're not endorsed by them. Always confirm your details with the relevant body before you lodge anything.
Which calculator should I start with?+
Most people start with private health — the surcharge starts biting above $101,000 and catches a lot of people off guard. But check whichever fits your situation; one account keeps all your results together.
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Worth a check.

Three calculators. About a minute each. See exactly where you stand.

No account needed · we never store your TFN