What is the tax number?
The tax number, the so-called tax file number (TFN), is a set of 9-digit numbers, which is unique. As long as you have income in Australia, you need to pay taxes. Therefore, a small partner who wants to go to Australia for work and vacation, or a study abroad party who wants to work part-time while studying abroad, needs to apply for a tax number!
How to apply for a tax number?
It is also relatively simple to apply for a tax number. Just go directly to the Australian Tax Office(ATO) website of the Australian Taxation Bureau and apply. You need to meet two conditions:
Must be in Australia;
Must hold a legal visa; (including permanent immigrant visa; A visa with the right to work; Student visa, etc.)
You don't need to submit proof of your identity information. ATO will compare your personal information details with the DIBP records of the Immigration Bureau.
The application process and procedures are also very simple, just provide some basic personal information, and English is also very simple;
The application process takes about 20 minutes, and you will be asked to enter personal information, such as your passport number, Australian mailing address, name, other names you may use, contact information, etc.
Tip: Be sure to fill in the address correctly, because ATO will send you your TFN, that is, your tax number, within 28 days after receiving your application.
A person can only apply for one tax number TFN. Once you have TFN, you can't apply again. If your conditions change, you can update your personal information on the website.
If you have any questions, you can consult the nearest tax bureau or call:
Tel: 13286 1
If your English is not very good, you can call the service hotline: 13 1450.
Do I have to get a tax refund?
If you have income in Australia, you are likely to need a tax refund. As for other situations, you can find out which specific situations do not need a tax refund on the ATO website.
When is the tax refund?
July 1 day–1October 3 1 day is the time for tax refund;
How to refund the tax?
The quickest and easiest way is to log on to "myTax" on the ATO website. You need to set up a my Gov account, then enter ATO from it, and follow the instructions to continue;
You can also do it through a certified tax accountant;
Or apply for tax refund through paper documents;
Or there is a Tax Help project in Australia, where some trained volunteers help low-income people to refund taxes (but certain conditions need to be met);
What do you need for tax refund?
Your tax number;
ID with photo (such as passport);
Your PAYG annual income summary. In July, you can ask your employer for a Payment Summary, which will list your personal information, income in this financial year and the amount of tax that your employer has withheld and remitted to the Australian Taxation Bureau. After you get the Payment Summary, you can start to apply for tax refund.
What should I do if I need help?
ATO website, which can provide all information about tax and help;
How long will it take?
If you apply for tax refund online, it will take about 2 weeks, and if you send it by mail, it will take about 6 weeks.