Can I claim a deduction for an employer 'scholarship' for self-education which was then repaid?

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AshleyATO · Accepted Answer

We have two pages that may help you: -     Self-education expenses (https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/income-deductions-offsets-and-records/deductions-you-can-claim/education-training-and-seminars/self-education-expenses) -     Amend a return for repayment of income (https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/your-tax-return/amend-your-tax-return/amend-a-return-for-repayment-of-income)   You can apply for a private ruling on your situation using the Private ruling application form (https://www.ato.gov.au/forms-and-instructions/private-ruling-application-form) including the supporting information (https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/your-tax-return/if-you-disagree-with-an-ato-decision/object-to-a-decision/what-to-include-in-your-objection/supporting-information-to-provide/deductions/self-education-expenses) for self-education expenses. For more information on what is a private ruling, see Private rulings.  (https://www.ato.gov.au/about-ato/ato-advice-and-guidance/ato-advice-products-rulings/private-rulings)

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