Australian Government 50% childcare tax rebate?

Question

I am unsure how this rebate is applied. If my 2007/2008 out of pocket childcare expenses were $6000, will I receive a lump sum of $3000? Or is this a tax deductible item i.e. do I claim it as I would uniforms? Any help would be appreciated.

Answer 1

The Child Care out pocket that you incurred from 2007 year onwards has been taken out of the Taxation system - and put back into the Family Assistance Office. So you no longer mention it in your tax return.