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Private Health Insurance Rebate

 Eligibility: Based on income and age.

Calculation: Rebate percentage varies according to age and income thresholds.

Senior Australians and Pensioners Tax Offset (SAPTO)

Eligibility: Eligible seniors and pensioners can reduce their tax payable.

Calculation: The offset amount depends on individual circumstances.

Offset/Rebate 

Criteria

Private Health Insurance Rebate

Based on income and age.

Senior Australians and Pensioners Tax Offset (SAPTO)

Eligible seniors and pensioners.

Low Income Tax Offset (LITO)

The Low Income Tax Offset (LITO) reduces tax payable for individuals with lower incomes.

For the financial year 2024, LITO applies to:

  • Taxable income up to $37,500: Maximum offset of $700.

  • Taxable income between $37,501 and $45,000: Offset reduces by 5 cents for every dollar over $37,500.

  • Taxable income between $45,001 and $66,667: Offset reduces by 1.5 cents for every dollar over $45,000.

Example: Offsets & Rebates

Scenario: Lisa qualifies for the following offsets:

  • Private Health Insurance Rebate: $300

  • SAPTO: $1,500

Offset

Amount                              

Private Health Insurance Rebate

$300

SAPTO

$1,500

Total Offsets

$1,800

Scenario: John has a taxable income of $40,000.

Calculation:

  • Income over $37,500: $40,000 - $37,500 = $2,500

  • Reduction: $2,500 * 0.05 = $125

  • LITO: $700 - $125 = $575

Taxable Income

LITO              

$40,000

$575