Education Tax Refund - what you need to know

Payments which could stop you from receiving family tax benefit (FTB) Part A

You may be eligible to claim an Education Tax Refund (ETR) if a payment was made for your child that stopped you from receiving FTB Part A during the period 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009. These payments include:

• Youth Allowance
• Disability Support Pension
• ABSTUDY Living Allowance
• the Veterans’ Children Education Scheme
• Student Financial Supplement Scheme, and
• the scheme to provide education and training under section 258 of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.

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