Tourist Refund Scheme and eBay

Magicmagic on 25/10/2022 - 20:38

Hi all, has anyone successfully claimed the tourist refund scheme with an eBay purchase? If so, what documentation did you show and were there any issues?

I've purchased a NIntendo Switch OLED (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/732589). Although the eBay generated receipt and order confirmation does not show the GST component.

Australian Border Force (https://www.abf.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/touris…) state:
"get a valid paper tax invoice in English with:
- your name (and only your name) as it appears in your passport if the invoice is $1,000 or more
- a description of the goods that allows us to match the goods to the invoice
- the retailer's name, address and ABN (ACNs and ARNs not accepted)
- the amount of GST or WET paid (or total price including GST)
- the date of purchase"

It would be great to be able to claim the GST component when I travel in a few weeks time.

Cheers

Travel

Comments

  • Hybroid on 25/10/2022 - 20:40
    +6

    Ask the seller for a tax receipt…

  • CyberMurning on 25/10/2022 - 20:42
    +1

    Duh… why need separate post… already replied

  • Transient on 25/10/2022 - 21:01
    +3

    Ebay is just a platform or marketplace where sellers get together to sell their goods. You need a tax invoice from the seller you bought the item from, not from Ebay.

    Edit: based on the link the seller would be Big-W. You can request a tax invoice from a retail seller that is GST registered, if they did not provide you with one.

  • Magicmagic on 25/10/2022 - 21:41

    Thanks all

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