Education Tax Refund from the Australian government.

On June 22, 2009, in Education, Government Bonuses, by mitz

This year we have another bonus coming our way. An Education tax refund for items that we purchase for our children’s education. This education tax refund lets you claim up to 50% of eligible education expenses for school children.

Who is eligible for this education tax refund?

If you care for a child that attends either primary or secondary school.
If you receive FTB (family tax benefit) part A.

Here are some more links with detailed information.

http://www.educationtaxrefund.gov.au/am-i-eligible/

www.familyassist.gov.au

What can you claim on the education tax refund?

laptop computers and home computers
computer-related equipment such as printers, USB flash drives, as well as disability aids to assist in the use of computer equipment for students with special needs
computer repairs
home internet connections
computer software for educational use
school textbooks and other printed learning material, including prescribed textbooks, associated learning materials, study guides and stationery, and
prescribed trade tools for secondary school trade courses.

More information below..

http://www.educationtaxrefund.gov.au/what-can-i-claim/#EligibleEducationExpense

School uniforms are not included.

Examples of what you can buy to get up to 50% back on the education tax refund:

You can buy your child a laptop or a desktop computer.
You can buy a printer, usb stick, printer paper, printer ink.
Prescribe school books.
Educational software.

What can you claim for a primary school student?

You can claim up to $375 for a primary school student.

What can you claim for a secondary school student?

You can claim up to $750 for a secondary school student…Therefore in order to claim up to $750 you will need at least $1500 worth of buying receipts.

Make sure you keep all of your educational reciepts. Even if you replace a pencil case, rubbers, books, keep them all…

Australian money

2 Responses to “Education Tax Refund from the Australian government.”

Johno says:

August 22, 2009 at 6:57 am

Thanks for the tips. I knew this was available but did not know what to buy.
Kelly says:

August 22, 2009 at 6:58 am

I did this claim and got the 50% back. All this free stuff this year is great.