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Tourist Refund Scheme outside of Airport in Europe?

I'm visiting Europe soon and was wondering if anyone knows if it's possible to do tourist refund scheme outside of the airport? My situation is landing in Paris but then catching a train …

MacBook Air M2 Base Model, Looking to Get GST Back / TRS in a Few Weeks

Hi guys, I am heading overseas in a few weeks and so looking to make the most of TRS and take a new M2 MacBook Air with me, just the base model. I have seen the AOC pricing at $1678 although I'm …

Shortened First Name on Invoice for TRS - Acceptable?

I've just bought a laptop (more than $1000) and got an invoice with my name and address. I'll be heading overseas very soon and claiming GST back via TRS. Name on the invoice: Ben …

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Tourist Refund Scheme (Google Store)

Hey guys, Has anyone successfully claimed the Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) for a purchase on Google Store? Looking to buy the new Pixel7a (which has $150 in credits attached to it, as a special …

TRS Claim - Same Retailer and ABN but Different Branches?

Can you claim items purchased at different branches of a chain store with the same ABN when the invoices total over $300? All I could find on the TRS website is that it has to be from the same …

Claiming TRS for New Phone

A relative purchased an iPhone 14 $1,297 (>$1,000) from Office Works. Tax invoice printed by the sales terminal has the serial number but does not have a name on it. My understanding was if the …

Tourist Refund Scheme - No of Days Calculation and Recent Experience

Few questions about my upcoming travel. 1- Has anyone travelled recently from Melbourne airport and claimed the GST refund? I have been reading that QR codes take longer than manual form filling. Is …

Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) - Tax Invoice (without Middle Name)

Hi Guys, Just curious, for items cost under $500 ( >$300 of course), do they expect to match the name as per passport? Eg : Passport has Mr X Y Z , where "Y" is middle name and is part …

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GST/WET Refund on Eligible Goods ($300 Min Invoice Value) Taken out of Australia on a Plane or Ship Trip @ Tourist Refund Scheme

Long Running GST/WET Refund on Eligible Goods ($300 Min Invoice Value) Taken out of Australia on a Plane or Ship Trip @ Tourist Refund Scheme

Before you buy International travellers (including Australians) might be able to claim a GST (Goods and Services Tax) and WET (Wine Equalisation Tax) refund for some goods bought in Australia that …

TRS Claim > $1000 - Do I Use My Home Address in UK or Hotel Address in Oz on Receipt?

I’m a bit confused by the TRS claim guidance. It says I should ensure my address is on the tax receipt if over $1000. I assumed that meant my home address, but Apple said I should just put my …

Purchasing an iPhone for Overseas

I am going to France next week and want to purchase an IPhone as a gift for my mum who lives there. Would the below scenario work: Purchase Apple gift cards from Woolies (x20 point promo Pay for …

TRS Back for Local Purchases for Australians

Looks like the TRS rules have changed again, and now you are allowed yet again to use your Duty Free allowance ($900 for adults, $450 for kids) by shopping …

TRS Loophole Closed for Goods Returning to Australia for Which The TRS Was Originally Claimed

From our friends at Australian Frequent Flyer. https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/nasty-change-tour... Looks like the TRS refund loophole used for a long time has been closed since Sep …

Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) Office Open for Business as Usual at Sydney Airport? (Solved)

Hi, Currently living overseas, but will come back to Sydney for a holiday over Xmas. Plan to buy an iPhone while there (via discounted Woolworths/Big W gift cards) and then claim back GST via TRS …

Question Regarding TRS and Business Name on Invoice

I purchased the new 16" Macbook Pro and I will also be heading overseas around Christmas so I'm right at the cut off of 60 days. However I accidentally forgot to change my Apple account …

(TRS - Cairns Airport?) Sydney -> Cairns -> Osaka Japan

Hello, i will probably be flying from Sydney 6:10 am -> 4 hours 45 minutes wait -> Cairns 1:00 pm -> Osaka (Japan) and I need to claim TRS. I assume I'm not allowed to complete TRS in …

TRS Apple Purchase (Sell Headphones before or after)

Hello I bought a new Macbook Pro under education pricing and it comes with free beats. I'm going to sell the beats, can I still claim on TRS if an item in the invoice worth $0 isn't with …

TRS Claim for Items Too Big to Carry on

Curious to know if the ABF will sight items that are too big to carry on/too heavy? The items are not oversize/liquids gels etc. TIA

Claming TRS on Purchase from Retailer with ARN (but No ABN)

Probably already screw up, as both the TRS app and website don't accept ARN. But just want to make sure: invoice shows GST in AUD, but the company (overseas) doesn't have an ABN, only an …

TRS Claim on Video Games

Hi guys, Has anyone successfully claimed TRS on video games? I have purchased a Nintendo switch and some video games + controller from ebgames and travelling overseas next month. Will this all be …