Education Tax Refund - what you need to know

Am I eligible?

You are eligible to claim an Education Tax Refund (ETR) for the period 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009 if:

• you had eligible education expenses for a child, and
• the child was in primary or secondary school, and
• you received family tax benefit (FTB) Part A for the child, or
• a payment was made for the child that stopped you from receiving FTB Part A for that child, or
• your child stopped full-time school during the year and received sufficient income to stop you receiving FTB Part A.

If you are an independent student attending secondary school or a secondary course of education provided at an educational institution such as a TAFE, you may also be eligible.

Sections within Am I eligible?

• I have a primary and/or secondary school child
• I am an independent student
• What is the schooling requirement?
• My child stopped full-time school during the year
• What is family tax benefit (FTB) Part A?
• Payments which could stop you from receiving family tax benefit (FTB) Part A

Last Modified: Tuesday, 22 September 2009