The family income threshold for the Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS) increases by $1,500 for each dependent child after the first child. This adjustment relies on entering the number of dependent children correctly in the tax return. Some users may find it unclear where to enter this information in LodgeiT, especially if they cannot locate the IT8 section.
Where to Enter Number of Dependent Children in LodgeiT
Open the Taxpayer’s Return and navigate to the Medicare Section.
This should appear in the IT8 worksheet within the Income Tests section of the tax return.
