Summary - Australian Government has expanded
the Education Tax Refund.
The Australian Government recently expanded the Education Tax
Refund (ETR) – which helps families meet
the cost of primary and secondary education – to include
school uniforms.
Schools should be aware that they may be asked by parents to
provide evidence of amounts paid to them by, or for, their
students.
What is the ETR and how has it changed?
The ETR allows eligible parents, carers, legal guardians and
independent students to claim a refund each year of up to 50% of
eligible education expenses up to certain maximum amounts.
By virtue of the recent expansion of the ETR, school-approved
uniforms purchased from 1 July 2011 may be claimed from 1 July
2012. To be eligible for claiming, uniforms need to be distinctive
and recognised by the school but are not limited to items
displaying the school crest.
