What is the Education Tax Refund?
The Education Tax Refund (ETR) helps with the cost of educating primary and secondary school children. Eligible parents, carers, legal guardians and independent students are able to get money back on education expenses. These include items like computers, educational software, textbooks and stationery. You may get 50% of your money back.
If you get Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A, you probably are eligible for the ETR. There are also some payments that prevent you from receiving FTB Part A, but which still entitle you to receive the refund. You can also claim the refund if you are an independent student. For more information, see Am I eligible?
You can claim the ETR for children in primary and/or secondary school.
You need to keep your receipts as you need them to calculate your entitlement and you may need them as proof of purchase.
You can claim the ETR even if you do not have to lodge a tax return. For more information, see How do I claim?