Medicare Levy Surcharge Calculator

This tool helps Australian high-income earners without private hospital cover calculate their potential Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS). The MLS is a tax designed to encourage individuals to take out private patient hospital cover and reduce the burden on the public Medicare system.

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Your Medicare Levy Surcharge is: $0.00

Data Source and Methodology

All calculations are based on the official data and formulas provided by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). For more information, visit the ATO website.

Tutti i calcoli si basano rigorosamente sulle formule e sui dati forniti da questa fonte.

The Formula Explained

The surcharge calculation is based on the following formula:

Surcharge: Income × Surcharge Rate

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How It Works: A Step-by-Step Example

For example, if your income is $90,000 and you do not have private health insurance, your surcharge rate might be 1%. Therefore, the surcharge is calculated as $90,000 × 0.01 = $900.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the Medicare Levy Surcharge?

The Medicare Levy Surcharge is an additional tax on top of the standard Medicare levy for Australians without private hospital cover and earning above a certain income threshold.

How is the Medicare Levy Surcharge calculated?

The surcharge is based on your income for MLS purposes and whether you have appropriate private health insurance.

Who is exempt from the Medicare Levy Surcharge?

Individuals with private health insurance that meets the government's requirements are generally exempt from the surcharge.

What are the income thresholds for the Medicare Levy Surcharge?

The thresholds vary yearly and can be found on the ATO's official website.

Tool developed by Ugo Candido. Content verified by the CalcDomain Expert Team. Last reviewed for accuracy on: October 15, 2023.

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