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blondeferret · 12-27-2005, 11:43 PM

hi im in oz at the minute. im plannin on leaving around april time and using the tax i've paid to fund a trip to nz on the way home. any pointers on how to claim the tax back before i leave. i cant be arsed using the companies such as taxback etc over here and was thinkin about using an accountant. any one have and recommendations or experiences with doing this

**TheJake** · 12-28-2005, 12:04 AM

I buy turbotax every year from best buy and use it. works freakin great.

**space virgin** · 12-28-2005, 09:35 AM

LOL Jake. TurboTax is specifically geared towards U.S. taxes.

Talk to an accountant and see what your options are. Beyond that I have no idea, as I've never even BEEN to Australia, let alone earned money there.

**TheJake** · 12-28-2005, 05:54 PM

Hmm I guess I should read the post first eh?

They don't have turbotax Australia edition?!?!

Chels · 12-28-2005, 11:59 PM

The tax year for Australian residents goes from July 1 - June 30. So you are not able to submit your tax return (as far as I know) until after June 30 each year.
Not sure what the deal is for foreigners tho.

**blinkchick2134** · 12-29-2005, 09:28 AM

I'm not sure of Australian regulations or what-have-you but every year I use one of the services provided on the IRS website. The usually run 10-20 dollars but they direct desposit it into your account. Usually with a few weeks, rather than waiting til next year to get it via snail mail.