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Easter(Newbie)Newbie
10 Oct 2023

Hi,


I have applied for a Medicare Entitlement Statement (MES) but I am not sure I will receive it before the end of October. I was wondering what are my options to claim the Medicare levy exemption in my tax return?


Could I lodge my tax return (without MES) first and then claim the Medicare levy exemption once the statement becomes available? Alternatively, could I claim the Medicare levy of the current financial year in my tax return of next year? Lastly, would it be worth requesting an extension to lodge my tax return?


I would highly appreciate it if I could get some advice on this matter.


Many thanks.

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AriATO(Community Support)Community Support
27 Oct 2023

Hi @Easter and @Closy


This is our latest advice about delayed MES statements.


We're letting you know to lodge your tax return by the due date as though you have your MES.

When you receive your MES, if it is different to what you lodged in your tax return, you will need to lodge an amendment. See our website for more info about the MES delay.

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Closy(I'm new)I'm new
11 Oct 2023

I am experiencing the same problem. I applied for one on August 2nd and have followed up with them twice since then. I do not think I will receive one before the Oct 31st deadline.

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AriATO(Community Support)Community Support
27 Oct 2023

Hi @Easter and @Closy


This is our latest advice about delayed MES statements.


We're letting you know to lodge your tax return by the due date as though you have your MES.

When you receive your MES, if it is different to what you lodged in your tax return, you will need to lodge an amendment. See our website for more info about the MES delay.

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