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Family income testing has been used for a range of tax obligations, concessions and government benefits for some time. This year, family income testing was extended to the net medical expenses tax offset and private health insurance rebate; and changes were also made to how Medicare levy surcharge is calculated.
To accurately assess these entitlements or liabilities, it is necessary for individuals to provide information about their spouse’s income in their tax return.
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