How Do I Claim the Education Tax Refund

If you are eligible for the Education Tax Refund (ETR) because you receiveFamily Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A, please note that only the recipient of theFTB Part A payment can claim the refund. For example, you cannot claim the ETR in your tax return if it is your spouse who receives FTB Part A.

If you need to lodge a 2010 tax return

If you are required to lodge a tax return, you must claim the ETR at item T6 in your 2010 individual tax return.

If you do not need to lodge a 2010 tax return

If you are not required to lodge a tax return for 2009-10 you can claim the ETR on the Education Tax Refund for individuals 2010 claim available from the Tax Office from 1 July 2010 by:

• visiting the Tax Office website
• phoning the Tax Office publications distribution service 
  on 1300 720 092, or
• visiting a Tax Office shopfront.

You can lodge your completed ETR claim by:

• phoning 13 28 65 – available 24 hours a day 7 days a week 
  from 1 July 2010, or
• by mail.

You can either receive your refund as an electronic payment into your bank account or as a cheque.

Lodging through a tax agent

If you lodge your tax return through a tax agent, ask them to claim on your behalf. You will need to show your tax agent the receipts for eligible education expenses.