Education Tax Refund - what you need to know

How much can I claim?

The ETR is 50% of eligible education expenses incurred for the period 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009. You can claim up to:

• $750 for each eligible child in primary school - that is, a refund of up to $375
• $1,500 for each eligible child in secondary school - that is, a refund of up to $750.

How much you can claim depends on whether you have full care of the child, you have shared care of the child and/or if you have an agreed percentage.

You will have an agreed percentage if:

• you split your family tax benefit with your spouse or
• you are not eligible for family tax benefit and you don’t have a written agreement to state who will claim the ETR.

Sections within How much can I claim?

• I have full care of all my children and no agreed percentage or I am an independent student
• I share the care of a child or have an agreed percentage

Last Modified: Tuesday, 22 September 2009