Tax Tips, Guides & Insights

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.

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.

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.

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.

Missed the 31 October 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.

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.

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.

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 31 October 2026.

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.

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.

The 2025–26 financial year has brought the biggest changes to student loans in Australian history. If you are deciding whether to make a voluntary repayment before the 1 June 2026 indexation deadline, here is the essential data.