Within the Australian Tax System, there are certain levy’s which are added on-top of your income tax, and one of these is the Medicare Levy. This levy is there for the purpose of keeping the Australian Public Health System afloat for our beautiful nation and it’s residents. If you are in Australia on a Temporary Visa, and classified as a Resident for Income Tax Purposes then not only will you be taxed at the same rate as an Australian Resident, but you will also be subject to the same Levy’s and Surcharges that the rest of Australia is subject to. Depending on what country you are from (including where you … Continue reading Medicare Levy Entitlement (Exemption)