The Commonwealth Department of Human Services has reminded taxpayers that their Medicare benefit tax statements can be accessed immediately online to save time and paperwork.
Portfolio General Manager with the Department, Hank Jongen said the statements could help when claiming the net medical expenses tax offset.
“It is based on the Medicare claims processed within the financial year and shows the total amount you were charged, the Medicare benefit paid to you and receipts that were and were not paid in full,” Mr Jongen said.
Online access to personal information
“Whether you use an accountant or lodge your tax return yourself, having this statement handy can help when claiming the net medical expenses tax offset.”
He said people accessed the statements through Medicare Online Services more than 294,000 times in 2009-10.
He said Medicare Online Services also allowed people to update personal details, record or update bank account details, request a replacement or duplicate Medicare card, view their Medicare Safety Net balance, Medicare claims history, organ donor registration decision and child’s immunisation history statement.
“Most people never have enough hours in the day to do everything, so Online Services is an important way to save time and paperwork when doing business with Medicare Australia,” Mr Jongen said.
He said more than 1.6 million people have already registered for Online Services, including 344,398 in Queensland.
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