[Wodwik]

The Oz government announced a tax refund on some items purchased for the education of your kids:
http://www.educationtaxrefund.gov.au/
Eligible expenses include the cost of buying, establishing, repairing and maintaining any of the following items:
home computers and laptops
computer-related equipment such as printers, USB flash drives, and disability aids to assist in the use of computer equipment for students with special needs
computer repairs
home internet connections
computer software for educational use
school textbooks and other printed learning material, including prescribed textbooks, associated learning materials, study guides and stationery, and
prescribed trade tools for secondary school trade courses.

As well as the items listed above school-approved uniforms purchased from 1 July 2011 (including hats, footwear and sports uniforms) approved by the school as its uniform can be claimed in the 2011/12 tax year


(Aint it great to live in a 1st world country?)

[AndreaL]

If you qualify for Family Tax benefit part A, you can claim.

[Riekie]

Jip, like most government freebies and hand-outs, this is means tested.

[Fish]

Riekie, on 09 February 2012 - 08:29 PM, said:

Jip, like most government freebies and hand-outs, this is means tested.

Yes, Child Care Rebate is one of the few exceptions