DHS benefits & entitlements DHS specified benefits and entitlements data matching The ATO has advised that it will collect information from the Department of Human Services (DHS) for the following benefits and entitlements:  family tax benefits – part B; paid parental leave scheme; carers’ allowance; and Medicare entitlement statements. This data will be compared with […]
MyGov
MyGov MyGov is a fast, simple way to access government services online. MyGov is a secure account that allows you link a range of Australian Government services with one username and password, all in one place. When you create a myGov account, it allows you to link: Medicare Australian Taxation Office Manage ABN Connections Centrelink Australian JobSearch […]
Increase in the Medicare Levy
Increase in the Medicare Levy By now, most of you will be aware of the government’s decision to increase the Medicare levy by 0.5% to fund Australia’s DisabilityCare program. From July 1, 2014, the Medicare levy will increase from 1.5% to 2% of taxable income. What many people may not realise however is that […]
