Tourist Refund Scheme

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If you are travelling overseas, you may be able to get the GST back through the Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS). The TRS enables you to claim a refund, subject to certain conditions, of the goods and services tax (GST) that you pay on goods you buy in Australia, including laptops.

To claim a refund you must:

• Spend $300 (GST inclusive) or more in the one shop and get a single tax invoice (our tax invoices comply with the TRS requirements)
• Buy the laptop no more than 30 days before departure

Note that the purchased item can be used in Australia before departure.

The TRS is open to all overseas visitors and Australian resident (i.e. you don’t have to be a tourist), except operating air and sea crew.

The GST refund is calculated by dividing the total amount of the purchase by 11. For example, if you buy a laptop for a GST-inclusive price of $1,000 you will receive a refund of $90.90.

For more details about this scheme, contact us or visit the customs site at http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page4646.asp

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