The TRS explained: your guide to Australia’s GST refund scheme
The Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) allows travellers to claim a 10% rebate on the price paid for almost anything bought in Australia. That 10% is initially paid up front in the form of the broad-based 10% GST (Goods and Services Tax), but when you leave Australia on a flight or cruise you can get that 10% back in full as an Australian GST refund.
DOS Reminds New York Consumers of Travel Rights
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) today reminded New Yorkers of their rights when it comes to changing travel plans. In response to increased rates of COVID-19 transmission in certain states within the United States, and to protect New York’s successful containment of COVID-19, New York State joined with New Jersey and Connecticut in issuing a travel advisory for ...
Seven easy ways to speed through your TRS airport GST refunds
6. Receive your GST refund by bank transfer, rather than by credit card. Approved TRS claims can be paid back to you by electronic funds transfer, cheque, or via a refund onto your preferred credit card. The credit card option may be tempting, but as these are processed as ‘credit card refunds’ rather than ‘credit card payments’, most ...
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The Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) allows travellers to claim a 10% rebate on the price paid for almost anything bought in Australia. That 10% is initially paid up front in the form of the broad-based 10% GST (Goods and Services Tax), but when you leave Australia on a flight or cruise you can get that 10% back in full as an Australian GST refund.
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) today reminded New Yorkers of their rights when it comes to changing travel plans. In response to increased rates of COVID-19 transmission in certain states within the United States, and to protect New York’s successful containment of COVID-19, New York State joined with New Jersey and Connecticut in issuing a travel advisory for ...
6. Receive your GST refund by bank transfer, rather than by credit card. Approved TRS claims can be paid back to you by electronic funds transfer, cheque, or via a refund onto your preferred credit card. The credit card option may be tempting, but as these are processed as ‘credit card refunds’ rather than ‘credit card payments’, most ...