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Income tests 2024

Complete the income tests so we can work out your eligibility for tax offsets and benefits.

Published 28 May 2024

Why we use income tests

You must complete all questions in this section of your tax return. Where the amount is zero, write 0 (zero).

We use income tests to work out whether you:

  • can claim certain tax offsets and the amount you are entitled to receive
  • can receive some government benefits or concessions
  • are entitled to a rebate for your private health insurance
  • must pay tax
  • must pay Medicare levy surcharge
  • have a study and training support loan repayment liability, such as Higher Education Loan Program, VET Student Loan, Student Financial Supplement Scheme, Student Start-up Loan, ABSTUDY Student Start-up Loan or Australian Apprenticeship Support Loan (formerly known as Trade Support Loan) repayment liability.

We may also pass this information to other government agencies, such as Services Australia, to ensure you are receiving your correct entitlement to government benefits. It will also be used to correctly determine any child support payments.

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