IT8 Number of dependent children 2016

Did you have any dependent children?

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This information may not apply to the current year. Check the content carefully to ensure it is applicable to your circumstances.

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For this question, a dependent child is your child who is:

• under 21 years old, or
• 21 to 24 years old and a full-time student at a school, college or university

regardless of their income.

The child must be an Australian resident and you must have contributed to their maintenance.

We use this information to determine whether you are entitled to an increase in the income test threshold for the:

• private health insurance rebate
• net medical expenses tax offset, and
• Medicare levy surcharge.

Completing your tax return

Write the number of your dependent children at D item IT8.

Where to go next

• Spouse details - married or de facto 2016
• Individual tax return instructions 2016
• IT7 Child support you paid 2016