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Connecting Flights / TRS GST Claim - Need Advice

Dear Ozbargainers, I’m flying to HongKong from SYDNEY and have almost $300+ of GST to claim through TRS. But my flight schedule is odd (didn’t notice at the time of booking the ticket) …

Department of Home Affairs, Australian Government

poll Up to $557m in GST lost as Australians rort traveller rebate scheme

Interesting article regarding TRS - I for one did not realise that undeclared importation of TRS-claimed goods is illegal although it seems it isn't really enforced, interested to see if others …

Claiming TRS When Flying International with Scoots (from Melbourne) and Travel Sim for China

Hi OZbers, I have googles but no cannot find a direct answer. The TRS counter is located in terminal 2, so I am leaving via terminal 4 I wont be able to use the TRS counter. If that is the case, are …

customs.gov.au

TRS - Does It Have to Say 'Tax Invoice'

Hello community, I was wondering if anyone here have successfully claimed GST back on a receipt that doesn't say 'Tax Invoice'. I spent about 1,500 AUD on baby stuff like a pram, …

GearBest

TRS with Gearbest/Banggood purchase?

Hi Guy, I am interested in a phone but since these sites all charge GST for the government, I was wondering if anyone has tried and can confirm or deny that TRS is possible with this kind of …

eBay Australia

GST Claim Back on eBay Items

Hi guys, just purchase a mobile on ebay (luvmyphone store) , it has an aus abn number and they sent the invoice via email. Can I claim the gst back? Just present the email invoice or should i print …

border.gov.au

Duty Free - Able to Claim Tax on a Phone?

Long story short, I will be purchasing a new phone for work purposes in the coming weeks. I am currently overseas but will be returning to Aus with a stopover in a non-final destination. Is it …

TRS for Huawei P30 Pro

Hi All If I purchase a P30 Pro, claim TRS when travelling overseas and bring it back - am I likely to get caught? If not - what's the process I should follow? Thanks in advance!

Telstra

Claiming GST via TRS on an Item Paid for via Telstra Hardware Repayment Option

I’ve purchased an Apple Watch via my Telstra plan where the repayments are split over 24 months. I have a tax invoice with the item at its full price, then a line discounting the full amount …

Bringing Phone Back Claimed through TRS

Hey guys I bought a phone for 780 and want to claim trs, i’m Bring it back in. I’ll be using the seal on the way out and only bring phone back on the way in, do you know if I will be flagged/ …

customs.gov.au

Tourist Refund Scheme - Acceptance of Electronic Invoice

Waiting in line at Brisbane airport boarding 1015 leaving 1115. Abf officer won't accept electronic invoice for mobile phone even though live claims processing is available. I tried ringing …

Chemist Warehouse

TRS Claim with Chemist Warehouse Online Purchase

Hi All, Does anyone have successfully claimed the tax back from Chemist Warehouse online purchase through TRS? I claimed my CWH online puchase early December but after 60 days, I still didn't …

(Tourist Refund Scheme) Tax Return Help?

Hi all, I see comments sometimes referring to tax returns on buying some items when exiting Aus. Can anyone please shed some light on what this is? How it works, who is eligible? etc. Many thanks

Can I Claim TRS on $299.90 Invoice?

I purchased few items in EB games and invoice total came to $299.90. Can I round it to $300 and claim TRS or you think it's best to buy an extra item to avoid any risks? Anyone has any similar …

eBay Australia

List of TRS-Able eBay Mobile Phone Sellers

Hi All, I couldn't find a list of ebay sellers which I am confident to get invoice for TRS. I figure we should have such a list. Hoping this will save time for those ppl that will be …

Planning to Buy a Laptop Online (TRS)

Good day! I am in need of a laptop and i have been seeing a lot of deals on dell.com.au website. Just wondering what are your thoughts on this …

Officeworks

TRS and Receipt from Officeworks

Hi, I purchased a mobile receltny from officeworks. Receipt I received from them doesn't contain my name and address anything. It doesn't even has tax invoice number. There is only a …

TRS Refund with a Different Name on Shipping Name and Address

Hi, Is it possible for me to claim a purchase from TRS if I paid for it, but had to ship the item to my Partner’s name and work address? Do TRS agents go off billing details? I’ve googled a few …

eBay Australia

TRS Claim Limit and eBay Discounts

Bought a laptop during eBay's 25% sale period. Item was listed as $2099, received 524$ discount, and eBay Plus free shipping, so paid $1574 in total. My PayPal transaction has all these …

TRS Tax Invoice - How Specific?

Hi, I recently purchased a pair of prescription glasses (frames + lenses) from a store here in Sydney. The spectacle frame is >AUD300 (not including prescription lenses), so I can claim the GST …