Tax rebate

[Hannahhope799]

Hi, am

Am i allowed to file for a tax rebate? On my second year visa and have  been working for the last six months for a child care company paying tax etc. Even though I’m not an Australian citizen can I get a rebate? I don’t really understand it all as in the UK it’s all done for you. Also applying for a defacto visa I’d this makes any difference to the situation. Thanks in advance 

[Nemesis]

2 hours ago, Hannahhope799 said:

Hi, am

Am i allowed to file for a tax rebate? On my second year visa and have  been working for the last six months for a child care company paying tax etc. Even though I’m not an Australian citizen can I get a rebate? I don’t really understand it all as in the UK it’s all done for you. Also applying for a defacto visa I’d this makes any difference to the situation. Thanks in advance 

You don't apply for a tx rebate. You fill in the tax return and if the ATO decides you have paid too much tax you get a rebate. Get used to the system, you will need to do one every year if your spouse visa is granted.

[Marisawright]

As you say, in the UK it's all done automatically.  In Australia, you need to file a tax return every year.  It's pretty easy to do it online, but for the first year, you might want to use a tax agent.  If you've got complicated income then go to a tax agent who's also an accountant.  If you just have an ordinary job, then one of those high street places like H&R Block will do fine.

[Alan Collett]

Might be of interest.

Best regards.