Hi all,
Looking to buy a camera on Ebay about $500. The seller originally bought it from local Digital Camera warehouse with Australian tax invoice under his name. Just wondering would I be able to claim 10% GST in when I travel to oversea within 60 days of the date on the receipt if I buy it off him from Ebay? Cheers
How would it possibly have to show the name and current address of the person claiming TRS? If someone buys something over $300 and pays in cash their won't be any details on the receipt.
So OP, I believe that if it was paid by cash you have a high chance of getting a refund, if it was paid by card it's slightly less but still possible.
The tax is only refunded to the person who paid it, not every consecutive person who buys it as used goods.
Have you ever done a TRS??
From the website.. http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page4263.asp
What purchases are eligible for a refund?
Purchases are eligible for refunds if:
•They are purchased in the 60 days before you leave Australia, and
•Your purchases from any single business total $300 (GST inclusive) or more. For example, if you bought items from one business - even on separate invoices - that together total $350, these items may be eligible for a tax refund under TRS; and
•You, yourself, paid for the goods; and
Don't think they are very strict on the name of the person on the invoice.
Yes I have used the TRS before.. But as I said, how can you prove you, yourself paid for the goods if you paid in cash..? You can't.
Any good that is less than $1100 does not need to have the purchaser's name on it.
For goods that are less than $1100, they record the receipt number in their system so you can only claim it once.
I'm not sure if they are or aren't, but every time I've used TRS they've asked for my passport.
That's where I'm not sure if there's name on it
If there is a name on it, technically you can't claim it.
Only way is to hope for the officer to not notice the name on the receipt is not the same as your passport.
You dont need a name and address on the docket. I went to europe and brought something from bigw and got my tax back. Bigw never put your name on receipt.
It depends on the value of the purchase.
Couple missing bits of info
Do you have the tax reciept, and does it have his name on it? If so, chance you wont get it.
If there is no name, did the guy selling it to you buy it within 60 days of your travel? If not, then definitely no. Unless the seller had an abn, which I doubt.
I think the OP mentions in his post the seller's name is on the tax invoice, so agree with both points (1) OP can't use this even if under 60 days and (2) only hope is that seller is GST registered and charging GST on the transaction (note having ABN doesn't necessarily mean registered for GST)
I should correct this, the seller bought the item off an Australian store and resell on ebay due to change of mind. So yes, it definitely has GST on it, just not sure I can claim if the invoice has his name on it for warranty purposes.
OP, if the invoice shows his name, you won't be able to claim it.
I've had a couple of instances where I've been able to claim TRS back on goods that were not in my name (the receipts were under $1000). I live by myself and there's noone home to receive deliveries during the day, so I get my mate to put his name/address for delivery (paid with my credit card). I was able to produce the goods at the counter and they didn't even seem to notice the name.
When my friend left Australia, I gave her a tablet as a present and the receipt to claim TRS back. She was also successful in claiming the GST back. It was also paid for with a credit card.
I would just give it a go none the less, say a friend paid for it for you because you forgot your card.
I will give it a go nonetheless…but if I can't claim it back from TRS, I'd rather go buy the grey import version
For those wondering what i'm buying, I'm trying to the RX 100 II or III
It is my understanding that the would check your passport to confirm that you are indeed traveling overseas, and this information is used on your return travel to see if you have any dutiable items. So, if you claimed TRS for items greater than $1000, you will have to pay GST plus duty when you come back. As it has been reported above, you need to present the goods with their tax invoice and your passport for inspection. You get a GST back as these goods are considered to have been exported from Australia. So you could buy a gift for an overseas visitor. They will be able to claim a refund on the goods.
Check the customs or tax website… pretty sure it has to be a new purchase and from a registered business… ie, one with an ABN.
I know this much for sure… the receipt must show the name and current address of the person claiming TRS and match the passport…
Used camera for $500… must be a good one?