Luxury Car Tax (LCT) Calculator Australia
Calculate Luxury Car Tax on vehicles above the LCT threshold. See if your car attracts LCT and how much you will pay for 2025-26.
01 —INPUTS
GST-inclusive drive-away price of the vehicle
LCT threshold: $80,567.00 (standard) / $91,387.00 (fuel-efficient) for 2025-26. Vehicles above the threshold attract 33% LCT.
02 —RESULTS
LCT PayableNo LCT
Breakdown
Car Price$80,000.00
LCT Threshold$80,567.00
Above Threshold$0.00
Total Including LCT$80,000.00
How this works: LCT = 33% x (GST-inclusive price minus threshold) x 10/11. The 10/11 factor removes the GST component since LCT is calculated on the GST-exclusive value.
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This calculator is an estimate tool and may not cover all personal circumstances. For state-based taxes, confirm details with your state or territory revenue office.
What is the Luxury Car Tax (LCT)?
LCT is a 33% tax on cars above a certain price threshold. Introduced in 2000, it applies to both imported and domestically manufactured vehicles. For 2025-26, the threshold is $80,567 for standard vehicles and $91,387 for fuel-efficient vehicles.
What counts as a fuel-efficient vehicle?
A vehicle with a combined fuel consumption of 7.0 L/100km or less. These vehicles have a higher LCT threshold ($91,387 vs $80,567 for 2025-26).
How is LCT calculated?
LCT = 33% x (GST-inclusive price minus threshold) x 10/11. The 10/11 factor removes the GST component since LCT is calculated on the GST-exclusive value.