You may have to pay tax on some, but not all of the payments ans assistance provided to you by the Australian Government to help make it easier for you as an Australian Apprentice.

Are any of the payments I receive tax free?

The payments you won't be required to pay tax on include the:

• Commencement and Completion
• Living Away From Home Allowance
• Tools For Your Trade

Which payments would be have to be taken into account for tax purposes?

Payment that consistute assessable income for taxation purposes include:

• Adult Australian Apprentices
• Youth Allowance
• Austudy
• ABSTUDY

To work out exactly how individual payments could affect your tax, you should speak to the Tax Office by phoning 13 28 61. Or you can talk to your accountant or a registered tax agent.