NKSK

Just wondering. If it takes 28 days before I get my TFN does that mean I have to just holiday for a month? I'd really like to work straightaway!

Secondly - just been onto the ATO website. I validated last year and thought that I could apply for a TFN even though I am currently out of the country. No such luck apparently.
Anyone know of a (preferably legal) way around this?

moneypenny20

You do need a permanent address to get the TFN. I don't know if you can work, but if you do, you would be clobbered big time for tax. You can't here until you have your NI number so would assume it's the same there.

edit: a month is not a long time, and you presumably will need time to organise your life - medicare, car etc etc etc.

NKSK

I just fancy doing some part time work to pay the bills - I don't really want to waste savings on surviving.

Phoenixuk2oz

You don't need a permenant address for a TFN. You just need an address. We put down our hotel address [informed the hotel first].

We used an internet cafe and received our TFN immediatly from the system once all our details were entered [you need your passport details too if memory serves me correct].

We then changed address details as and when necessary once we found somewhere to live [just ring Tax office up]

So to answer your question; you can use an internet cafe to obtain a TFN by entering your details and using your temp address. You then inform the Tax office when you change address. You TFN is given to you upon entering your details on the computer. This means you can start work straight away and pay the appropriate tax.

NKSK

That's a great help - thanks very much!

manxfamily

You dont need a TFN to work - the downside is your employer is entitled to hold back uo to 50% of your wages for tax purposes.

So I have been told anyway.

Deadmeat

Yup, 48.5% if memory serves.