An Education Investment Fund (also referred to as the ‘Fund’) is a special type of investment product which is classified as a ‘scholarship plan’ in accordance with the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. This entitles it to obtain a special tax benefit (ETB), which is passed on to you, worth up to $30 for every $70 of earnings used to pay education expenses. The ETB is added to the amount withdrawn from the Earnings Account, and the combined amount is paid as the education benefit.
Unique Design – Each individual plan is made up of two parts:
Investor Contributions – you can withdraw available funds from this account tax free at any time for any purpose.
Investor Earnings – comprises tax paid investor earnings plus a special tax benefit referred to as the “Education Tax Benefit” which is only available when withdrawing to pay education expenses and can be worth an additional $30 for every $70 of earnings withdrawn
The Education Investment Fund allows you the traditional benefits of an investment bond (also known as an insurance bond) whilst also accessing the Education Tax Benefit.
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