Education Tax Refund Q

[~clover~]

Yes, I'm getting in early.
'10 already downloaded, dad's set up waiting, about to do DH's, lol.
One question though. Last year friends & I claimed the education tax refund. All of us had a child who'd been at school the whole year, so were able to claim for 365 days.
This year, some of our kids have started kinder. So only half the year. How many days do we say we are eledgable for this time? I've been searcing the ato site to find out, but can't see anything that will help.
Anyone have an idea? Or should I just split 365 by 2??
TIA

[Trillian]

You are still able to claim the full amount. If you read the information pages that come with the form, for the school requirements, is does say if your child was enrolled in school between July 1 2009 and December 31 2009 and then 1 January 2010 and June 30 2010 then they meet the requirements for the full year.

[Visitor7]

Have you had a look at this form http://www.ato.gov.au/content/downlo...n726210610.pdf. Might help.

[~clover~]

Ok, thanks

[Anila]

Can i jump in here and ask a question as well, i never claimed last yr, i had 2 in school last yr and 3 is school this yr, cause its for 09-10 yr, how many children should i be claiming for? im searching the tax site now for info, and can i claim last yrs?

[Trillian]

you can't claim for last year, but you can claim for each child you have at school and you are receiving FTBA for. for each child in high school it is $779 and for each primary child is is $390

[~clover~]

:yeahthat: You'd claim for the 3 this year