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6 yrs ago

I am married and living overseas (Malta). My wife gets no pension, being non Australian. I get half the married rate and am considering doing some part time work with a local non government organisation here.

What is the process of managing this change? I pay no tax in Malta because the Australian pension income is below the local married tax rate. It is unlikely that the total annual work income will exceed the income limit of $7800.

Thank you for any assistance.

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Sophie

6 yrs ago

Hello Gozitano...unfortunately I can't answer your question and everyone seems to have gone to bed.

Here is an link you may care to try and see if you can find any answers there..perhaps send an email to someone at Centrelink..

https://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/dhs/centrelink

Good luck...

Go for it Gozi

at that income level you are fine and probably don't even have to submit a tax return in Malta

youre safe and will not be breaking any rules

Deflo

6 yrs ago

Yes that is my understanding. But at what point (if at all) do I advise C/L. Two examples:

I earn $620 per month for 12 months, total $7440. Less than allowable amount of 7592, so no problem.

I earn $825 per month for 9 months, total $7425. Also less than allowable amount, but on an anuualised basis would esceed the threshold. Is that still ok?

I believe it's on a fortnight basis

best clarify with centerlink

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