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Student Tax Return

Get practical student tax return tips, deduction guides and tax advice to help Australian students understand, prepare and lodge their tax return.

Amend tax return in Australia by reviewing and correcting tax information with ATO using a magnifying glass and document illustration.

Amend Tax Return Help: How Tax Falcon Handles Amendments, ATO Debts and Audits

Made a mistake or owe the ATO? See how Tax Falcon helps you amend tax return errors, manage ATO debts, get audit support and pay your fee from your refund.

John Opiala

Oct 305 min read

International student tax return Australia illustration: a student checks the ATO 2025–26 lodgment rules before preparing a tax return

International Student Tax Return Australia: ATO Rules for 2025-26

Do you need an international student tax return? See the ATO residency rules, 2025-26 tax rates, the 2 November due date and how to lodge in Australia.

John Opiala

Oct 76 min read

International Student Tax File Number: How and When to Apply

Find out who is eligible for an international student tax file number, how to apply for free through the ATO online, and how long it takes to arrive.

John Opiala

Sep 235 min read

International Student Tax Return No Income: Do You Still Need to Lodge?

Had no income as a student? Here's whether an international student tax return no income situation still needs lodging with the ATO, or not.

John Opiala

Sep 234 min read

International Student Tax Return: Your Complete Australian Guide

This complete international student tax return guide covers residency rules, current tax rates, eligible deductions, required documents, and the exact steps to lodge in Australia.

John Opiala

Sep 184 min read

Do International Students Pay Tax in Australia? Your 2026 Guide

Do international students pay tax in Australia? Yes, in most cases. Here's how much tax you'll pay, whether the tax-free threshold applies, and when you need to lodge.

John Opiala

Sep 184 min read

Getting a Tax Refund as a Student After Your First Job

Doing your student tax return after your first job can feel daunting. Here is what actually happens, why most students end up with a refund, and how to get it done without the stress.

John Opiala

Sep 115 min read

Student Tax Return Surprises for Broke Uni Students

Think your student tax return is not worth much? Here is why it might be bigger than you expect, from overpaid tax to unclaimed old returns and everyday deductions.

John Opiala

Sep 114 min read

Late tax return fine table showing the ATO penalty for each 28 days overdue in 2026

Late Tax Return Fine: What the ATO Charges and How to Fix It

Missed the 2 November deadline, or spotted a mistake after lodging? Here is what happens if you lodge a late student tax return, how amendments work, and what students need to know.

John Opiala

Sep 45 min read

Student Tax Return: Are Scholarships Taxable in Australia?

Planning a student tax return? Most full-time student scholarships are tax-free in Australia, but Youth Allowance, Austudy, and work-linked scholarships may not be.

John Opiala

Sep 44 min read

Common Student Tax Return Mistakes in Australia

Lodging your first tax return as a student? Here are the mistakes that most often trip students up, from wrong deductions to unclaimed income, and how to avoid an ATO review.

John Opiala

Aug 275 min read

Student Tax Return Australia: What to Claim

Wondering if students get a tax refund in Australia? Here is the $18,200 tax-free threshold, what you can claim, and how to lodge your return before 2 November 2026.

John Opiala

Aug 276 min read

Student tax return illustration showing ABN vs TFN, with an Australian flag, graduation cap, backpack, books, tax documents, calculator, Uber delivery and transportation icons, and online study elements in a blue-and-white design.

Student Side Hustle Tax Return: ABN vs TFN

Driving Uber, delivering food, or tutoring as a student? Here is when you need an ABN instead of just a TFN, the GST rules that apply, and what you can claim at tax time.

John Opiala

Aug 275 min read

Australian students celebrate getting their first tax refund using Tax Falcon on campus.

Aussie Students: Get Your First Tax Return in 10 Mins (2026)

If this is your first time dealing with the ATO, don't panic. For the 2025–26 financial year, here is the "Cheat Sheet" for students.

Arthur Sterling - Head of Tax Education

May 56 min read

HECS indexation 2026 chart showing the rate and repayment thresholds

HECS Indexation 2026: What Applied and What Comes Next

HECS indexation 2026 was applied to HELP balances on 1 June 2026. Here is what changed, how compulsory repayments work, and what to weigh before the next indexation date, 1 June 2027.

Arthur Sterling - Head of Tax Education

May 46 min read

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