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'Backpacker tax' ruled invalid late 2021! Who can claim the backpacker tax refund from 2017-2020?

In late 2021, the Backpacker Tax was ruled invalid by the Australian High Court. That means, if you worked in Australia as a Working Holiday Maker between 2017 – 2020, it is highly likely that you will now be entitled to a tax refund.


Study in Australia Group has partnered with Taxback.com to help you claim your Australian tax refund easily online.


Taxback.com started lodging resident tax refund requests for eligible applicants in early November and the ATO has already begun issuing backpacker refunds, so why not check if you can get an extra refund and apply for yours today?


To claim your refund today, all you need to do is complete the short form here.