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Have a DVA gold card, but still paying

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the Medicare levy? You may qualify for a

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full or half exemption. But having a

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gold card doesn't automatically mean

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every member of your household is

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exempt. Your entitlement dates and

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family circumstances matter. The

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relevant condition is entitlement to

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full free medical treatment for all

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conditions under your Veterans Affairs

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gold card.

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That can qualify you for the medical

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exemption category. You don't have to

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remain a serving ADF member to qualify

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through your gold card.

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Here's the simplest example. You meet

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the gold card medical condition and have

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no dependents.

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You can generally claim a full Medicare

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levy exemption for the eligible days.

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If your entitlement started partway

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through the year, don't automatically

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claim the entire year. Check the actual

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dates, including any other exemption you

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qualified for.

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If you have a partner or dependent

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children, the answer needs another

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check. For example, if your only

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dependent is your spouse and they have

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to pay the Medicare levy, you can

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generally qualify for a full exemption.

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But if that spouse is neither exempt nor

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required to pay the levy, a half

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exemption may apply instead. Children

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can also affect the result. Your gold

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card doesn't automatically extend your

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tax exemption to your family.

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A half exemption reduces the Medicare

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levy. It doesn't halve your income tax.

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And a DVA white card, which provides

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more limited treatment coverage, doesn't

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by itself establish this gold card

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The Medicare levy surcharge is also a

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separate question.

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Have your circumstances checked before

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changing private health cover.

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Give your accountant your DVA

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entitlement information and Medicare

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levy exemption certificate, if

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available. Along with your spouse's

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income and dependent details.

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Check MyService for your tax documents,

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or contact DVA if you need confirmation

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of your entitlement dates.

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Have a gold card and unsure whether your

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Medicare levy is correct? Book a review

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with DefenceTax. Visit

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or call 0418327096.

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Book with Garry Angus at DefenceTax

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today for specialist veteran tax