Unsure if I have to pay Medicare Levy or how much.

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Hey , It depends on whether you're a foreign or Australian resident (https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/coming-to-australia-or-going-overseas/your-tax-residency) for tax purposes. If you're an Australian resident for tax purposes then you'll be required to pay the Medicare levy, as a foreign resident you may be exempt. If you're on a 417 visa, then you may be eligible for the foreign resident exemption (https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/medicare-and-private-health-insurance/medicare-levy/medicare-levy-exemption/foreign-residents-exemption-from-medicare-levy). Whether it be a full year exemption or a part year. If you're only exempt for part year, then you'll pay the Medicare levy from the time you determine you became an Australian tax resident.

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