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I've earned over threshold and not entitled for medicare, do I have pay medicare levy surcharge?
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If you are exempt from paying the Medicare levy then you don't pay the surcharge either.
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Hi @coolridge
You can apply for an exemption certificate
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/ms015
Toby
The Medicare levy surcharge should only apply to a person who both pays the Medicare levy and earns over the threshold for the Medicare levy surcharge. Assuming you are a single person without dependants and have a Medicare Entitlement Statement (MES) classifying you as "Not Entitled" for the full 365 days July 1 to June 30, you should pay neither levy. It is recommended to include a copy of the MES with your income tax return. You need to obtain a new MES each year . I could be wrong ?
If you are exempt from paying the Medicare levy then you don't pay the surcharge either.
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