International Student Tax Hub Australia — FY2025-26

Tax residency, Medicare Levy exemption, OSHC, and student-friendly deductions for FY2025-26.

Most international students in Australia for 6+ months are tax residents and can claim the $18,200 tax-free threshold — which usually means a $1,000–$3,000 refund if your employer withheld PAYG. On top of that, students from non-reciprocal-agreement countries (China, India, USA, Vietnam, etc.) typically qualify for a Medicare Levy exemption that saves another $500–$1,500 per year. This hub explains how to set everything up correctly: applying for a Medicare Entitlement Statement, identifying when OSHC counts vs doesn't count for surcharge purposes, and which casual-hospitality and tutoring deductions you can legitimately claim.