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Study and claim - tax assistance with your self-education expenses
With the end of the financial year almost here the Tax Office is reminding working students they may be eligible to claim a tax deduction for their education expenses. Use the links provided to find out if you qualify and the self-education expenses you may claim.
For all your tax information about your self-education expenses, visit www.ato.gov.au/studyandclaim
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Study and claim - introduction briefly explains the basics you need to know about to claim work-related self-education expenses.
The Self-education eligibility tool will help you work out if you are eligible to claim a deduction for work-related self-education expenses on your tax return.
If you are eligible, the Self-education expenses calculator will give you an estimate of the amount of work-related self-education expenses you can claim on your tax return.
Detailed explanations about eligibility and claiming education expenses can also be found in the fact sheet Claiming self-education expenses – specific expenses.
Lodging your tax return
One of the best ways to lodge your return is by using e-tax, the official Tax Office online preparation and lodgment software. It’s free, secure and user friendly with most refunds being issued in 14 days or less.
Visit www.ato.gov.au/etax to find out more about e-tax or view the online demonstration.
