[A thread on #taxreturn for #phdstudents]
Inspired by a convo with @SandrineCMF, I've decided to share some tips on #TaxReturns. 
Disclaimer: I am an international student in #Australia so my experience is largely shaped by this. 1/n

I am also not an accountant, so the info below is based on my own research (with references to #ATO). 2/n

International students do not receive #medicare. However, a 2% levy is automatically applied on all your taxable income (that excludes your scholarship). To claim that 2% back, you need to get a Medicare Entitlement Statement that says you are not eligible for Medicare. 3/n

It is a super quick and easy form. You can go here for more info on how to apply  https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/medicare-levy/medicare-levy-exemption/ 4/n

Tip 2: During #COVID19, if you have been working from home, you can claim a deduction of 80 cents for each hour you worked from home in the 2019–20 income year during the period 1 March to 30 June 2020. More info:  https://www.ato.gov.au/general/covid-19/support-for-individuals-and-employees/employees-working-from-home/#ShortcutMethod 5/n

Tip 3: If you are an Australian citizen or PR, this thread by @_erikaroper might be worth checking out.  https://twitter.com/_erikaroper/status/1166611741180141568?s=19 6/n

If you have more tips, please let me know and I'll add to this. As #phdstudents, a lot of us struggle to get by (especially if you are #internationalstudents), so any little bits can help. #phdlife #phdchat 7/7