American in Australia shocked at how much money she got back in her tax return

A young American woman has been left in shock after completing her first tax return in Australia.

Callie Grace, 23, will get $1,800 back from the Australian government this year, the most she’s ever received in tax.

In the US, Callie is said to work hard behind a bar for $5 an hour and claims most of that was gobbled up by the IRS.

When she moved to Australia and told her family the minimum wage was $21, she was warned that the tax rate is higher.

But she discovered that the opposite was true.

“(In America) I’ve often owed taxes since I was 15 years old — the most I got from a tax return was like $600 because my mom did something wrong on purpose,” she said.

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Callie lives in Cairns, where she earns $28 an hour “talking about fish.”

“I’m getting $1800 back and I submitted this thing three days ago,” she laughed.

“F**k you America,” she added.

And others echoed her excitement.

‘I also got this text message today, can’t wait!’ said a woman.

“My mum has only worked for two months this year and will get 2k back,” said another.

Others weren’t so lucky.

“Not me who works for the government and still owes 3k,” said one woman.

“I am taxed at 45% and as an Australian I have to pay 10% GST.. I am losing 55% of my income in taxes…I am trying to leave this country,” another complained.

The woman’s excitement over her tax return comes as many Australians feel “cheated” with less than usual refunds.

The slimmed down cashbacks came into play this year as part of the low and middle income tax cut.

A Bunnings employee was furious when he learned they would only get $191 back this year.