Tax Tools - Medical expenses tax offset

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20% tax offset on net medical expenses over the threshold amount

Version 3.0.0

Takes 2 to 10 minutes to complete

The medical expenses tax offset only applies if your net medical expenses exceeds $2,060 excluding contributions to private health insurers, travel or accommodation expenses associated with medical treatment or inoculations for overseas travel.

You can only claim medical expenses for yourself and/or your dependants who are Australian residents for tax purposes.

If you are unsure of any information, including which medical expenses qualify for the offset, click on the 'Help with this page' button or phone 13 28 61 between 8.00am and 6.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Please select the option that applies to you

I know the amount of my total allowable medical expenses AND total refunds received/receivable.

I know the amount of my total net medical expenses (i.e. total allowable medical expenses LESS total refunds).

I know my individual allowable medical expenses/bills and refunds, but haven't added them up.