Education tax refund - what you need to know

How much you can claim

The ETR is 50% of eligible education expenses you incurred.

For the period 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011, you can claim up to:

• $794 for each eligible child in primary school - that is, a refund of $397
• $1,588 for each eligible child in secondary school - that is, a refund of $794.

How much you can claim depends on whether you have either:

• full care of the child
• you have shared care of the child
• an agreed percentage.

You have an agreed percentage if either of the following applies:

• you split your FTB with your spouse
• you are not eligible for FTB and you don't have a written agreement to state who will claim the ETR. In this case you will each have to claim half the ETR.

Sections within How much you can claim

• Full care of children or independent student
• Shared care of child or agreed percentage