Treasurer defends phase out of low income tax relief

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended phasing out low and middle income tax offsets. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The treasurer has defended his decision to push ahead with his predecessor's plan to axe a tax offset that saved low and middle income earners up to $1500 a year.

Jim Chalmers has confirmed the tax offset for low and middle income earners will end in line with the former government's decision to wind down the relief measure.