Education Tax Refund - Don't forget to Claim
How do I claim the Education Tax Refund?
- In your tax return.
- If you don't lodge a tax return, claim on a separate form or over the phone.
- If you use a tax agent, make sure you ask them to claim for you.
The Education Tax Refund lets you claim up to 50 per cent of eligible education expenses for school children. If you are eligible, you can get back up to $375 for each primary student and up to $750 for each secondary student.
You can claim things like text books, stationery and even internet costs. Remember, you need to keep all receipts for expenses you claim.
If you receive Family Tax Benefit Part A for a child at primary or secondary school, you will be eligible.
Some other people are eligible too. To find out more about this and other information such as what you can and can't claim go to www.australia.gov.au/educationtaxrefund or call the Tax Office on 13 28 61.
