Expertise
Experienced tax professionals specialising in student taxation and the real-world situations students can face while studying and working.
Simple • Fast • Student-focused
Are you struggling with
your Tax Matters?
your Tax Matters?
Student Tax Returns
From $75
For Australian & International Students
Get your Australian tax return sorted with a friendly, personalised service designed around students, casual workers and people starting their working life.
From $75Affordable starting price.
Student-focusedBuilt around student situations.
PersonalisedIndividual attention.
Australia-wideOnline from anywhere.
Why choose StudentTax
Professional tax help, designed around students
We combine student-focused tax knowledge with a straightforward, friendly service so you can deal with your tax return with less stress and more confidence.
Affordable Rates
We understand the importance of budgeting for students, which is why our student tax returns start from $75, subject to the complexity of your return.
Friendly Service
We are friendly and approachable. Ask questions, explain your situation and get practical guidance in plain English.
Fast & Reliable
Time is of the essence, so StudentTax prioritises efficient communication and a clear process from your initial enquiry through to lodgement.
Privacy Assurance
We take confidentiality seriously and handle your personal and tax information with appropriate care and privacy safeguards.
Student tax first
Tax help that fits around student life
If you worked during the financial year, tax may be part of your life even while you study. StudentTax focuses on making the process easier to understand, from your first question through to lodgement.
Student Tax Returns
Understand what information you need, what income to include and how your return is prepared.
Explore student tax →
International Students
Learn how Australian tax residency, employment and deductions can affect your return.
International student guide →
Student Deductions
Understand when a work-related expense may be deductible and why study expenses need careful treatment.
See deductions →Why StudentTax
Less confusion. More confidence.
Students often move between study, casual work, part-time employment, internships and side income. Your tax return should reflect your actual circumstances rather than a one-size-fits-all checklist.
- Australian and international student tax returns
- Practical explanations in plain English
- Personalised review of your circumstances
- Online service Australia-wide
How it works
5 simple steps
1. Tell us about you
Send an enquiry and tell us about your study and work situation.
2. Provide information
We identify the information and documents relevant to your return.
3. We prepare
Your return is prepared based on the information provided.
4. Review
You have the opportunity to review the return before lodgement.
5. Lodge
Once approved, the return is lodged through the appropriate process.
Beyond student tax
Need broader tax or business help?
StudentTax also provides individual and family tax returns, sole trader, company, partnership and trust tax returns, plus registrations, BAS/GST reporting, PAYG support and contractor payment services.
View all services →Student Tax Guide
Answers to common student tax questions
Build your understanding before you lodge. Our guides explain common tax topics in practical language, with links to the relevant Australian tax rules where appropriate.
Do students need to lodge?
Find out when a student may need to lodge an Australian income tax return.
Read more →What can students claim?
Learn the difference between work-related expenses and study expenses.
Read more →International student tax
Understand why visa status and tax residency are not necessarily the same.
Read more →Ready to get started?
Start with a simple enquiry about your student tax return.