Thursday, February 7, 2013

can you make a tax file number online in australia?


can you make a tax file number online in australia?
i'm going to work at macdonalds soon and i have a few questions i need to know: 1. im 15, do they still take off money if i dont have a tfn? 2. is there anyway of doing it online?
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1 :
Yes, the ATO can take money from your wages without an TFN - but without one you'll be losing about half your wage to them. You can apply for a TFN via this address: http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/content.asp?doc=/content/4716.htm - just follow the links from there.
2 :
hey mate, pretty sure you can do it online and i would definitely get one. might not matter now but will save you a lot of money in the future. try through the ato http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/content.asp?doc=/content/4716.htm
3 :
You should definately apply for a tax file number to ensure you are not overtaxed, and are able to access the $6000 tax free threshold Are you still at school? A lot of schools participate in the Secondary schools TFN program. Applying through the school means you don't have to send off a heap of documenation to prove your identity. However, you'll still need to complete some identity details so you will need access to your birth certificate or Australian passport when completing the form. Check it out with your teachers. If you can't follow the about route, then you must complete an original TFN application form which can be ordered from ( http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/content.asp?doc=/content/4716.htm&pc=001/002/043/001/004&mnu=&mfp=&st=&cy=1 ), or can be obtained from a Centrelink office or selected Newsagents. Unfortunately, for an individual, you must send original documents with the application to prove your identity as part of the application process. So you cannot actually apply online. It will take up to 28 days for the ATO to process your application.





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