On about 1 July, I sent an Application For Medicare Entitlement Statement to Services Australia.
I cannot lodge my Income Tax Return before the Medicare Levy exemption certificate is issued.
How long does it take ?
How can I check on progress ?
Why is Australia's tax system so clumsy and antiquated ?
Hello there @Peter_Clyne,
This question is for Services Australia as that's who process the applications. We have found a link for you for what happens after you apply to help though. It can take up to 8 weeks.
Hello there @Peter_Clyne,
This question is for Services Australia as that's who process the applications. We have found a link for you for what happens after you apply to help though. It can take up to 8 weeks.
Why does it take ~ 8 weeks to process a simple form ?
Australia should have a world class tax system, not this rubbish.
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