Apprentice Tool Allowance

Receive up to $1,000 reimbursement for the purchase of work-related tools and/or safety equipment at the commencement and another $1,000 reimbursement at the completion of your apprenticeship or traineeship.

 

Make sure you keep your tax invoices/receipts for the purchase of your tools or safety equipment.

Eligible apprentices and trainees can receive a reimbursement of up to $1,000 for the purchase of work-related tools and/or safety equipment if you begin your apprenticeship between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2029.

 

A second reimbursement of $1,000 for the purchase of work-related tools and/or safety equipment is also available if you complete your training between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2029.

To claim the Apprentice Tool Allowance, access the CTF Portal to register and begin making your claim.

 

You will need to submit the tax invoice/receipt from the purchase of work-related tools or safety equipment along with your bank account details when you make your claim. The payment will be made by Electronic Fund Transfer to your bank account.

 

The $1,000 reimbursement limit applies per person for commencement claims and another $1,000 for completion claims. You may claim multiple times and for multiple tools until you reach the $1,000 reimbursement limit.

For the commencement allowance, claims may be made up to 11 months after commencement of your apprenticeship for tools purchased from 1 month before the commencement.

 

For the completion allowance, claims can be made up to 6 months after the completion of your apprenticeship for tools purchased from the date of completion.

 

If your commencement or completion date falls between 1 July 2024 and January 2025, you can still register and lodge your claim by using the CTF Portal.