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CuriousMouse(Newbie)Newbie
26 Apr 2026

Hello,


When submitting a tax return, can the HELP compulsory payment be higher than the remaining balance?


Like if you have a remaining balance of $3k. But based on salary your compulsory repayments should be $8k. Should you expect a $3k bill or an $8k bill?

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