Medicare Levy Calculator Australia 2026–27
Estimate the standard 2% Medicare levy and the low-income phase-in for individuals or families.
Last reviewed 7 October 2026 · Estimate only, not tax advice
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2026–27 financial year · Australian dollars · results update automatically
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Medicare Levy Calculator
- Estimated Medicare levy
- $2,000.00
- Low-income threshold
- $28,011.00
- Effective levy rate
- 2%
- Method
- Standard 2% levy applied.
How this calculator works
Estimate the standard 2% Medicare levy and the low-income phase-in for individuals or families. Inputs are validated, passed to the versioned Australia engine, and recalculated immediately whenever a field changes.
Formula
Levy is generally 2% of taxable income, limited by the low-income phase-in where applicable.
Worked example
At ordinary incomes above the phase-in range, the standard levy is 2%.
Edge cases and assumptions
Tax residency, eligibility dates, exemptions, family circumstances and documentation can change the result. The result card calls out material assumptions and unknown components are not silently changed to zero.
Frequently asked questions
Is this medicare levy calculator exact?
No. It is a transparent 2026–27 estimate. Your final ATO, payroll or state revenue assessment can include facts not entered here.
Does the calculator store my figures?
No. The deterministic calculation runs in your browser and Taxliva does not require an account.
Which financial year does it use?
It uses 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 and rule version AU-2026-27-v1.
Official sources
- 2026 withholding schedules — Medicare levy parameters — Australian Government
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