Second Reading Speeches

Tax Laws Amendment (Education Refund) Bill 2008

Type
Government
Portfolio
Treasury
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Income Tax Assessment Act 1997
to establish the Education Tax Refund, a 50 per cent refundable tax offset for eligible education expenses (up to $750 for primary school studies and up to $1,500 for secondary studies). Also makes consequential amendments to the
A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999
,
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999
,
Student Assistance Act 1973
and
Taxation Administration Act 1953
.

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