Tax file number problem
#1
Tax file number problem
I've tried applying online for a TFN but am being told that I have not arrived in Australia. Well, we validated four weeks ago and so would expect the system to have been updated by now.
There is a helpline number which I'll call on Monday but has anyone else had the same problem?
There is a helpline number which I'll call on Monday but has anyone else had the same problem?
#2
Re: Tax file number problem
Originally Posted by SunshineGirl
I've tried applying online for a TFN but am being told that I have not arrived in Australia. Well, we validated four weeks ago and so would expect the system to have been updated by now.
There is a helpline number which I'll call on Monday but has anyone else had the same problem?
There is a helpline number which I'll call on Monday but has anyone else had the same problem?
Jo
#3
Re: Tax file number problem
Originally Posted by SunshineGirl
I've tried applying online for a TFN but am being told that I have not arrived in Australia. Well, we validated four weeks ago and so would expect the system to have been updated by now.
Gina
#4
Re: Tax file number problem
Originally Posted by SunshineGirl
I've tried applying online for a TFN but am being told that I have not arrived in Australia. Well, we validated four weeks ago and so would expect the system to have been updated by now.
There is a helpline number which I'll call on Monday but has anyone else had the same problem?
There is a helpline number which I'll call on Monday but has anyone else had the same problem?
ViVi
#5
Re: Tax file number problem
I thought you can apply for a TFN online before you arrive? (For Medicare they refer back to your entry which may be what you are thinking about).
There have been some large delays with TFN's recently. When we applied for ours at the ATO we were told to expect it within 10 days. I rang up at 30 days and was given the numbers verbally but had to wait another few weeks to get the paper copy.
There have been some large delays with TFN's recently. When we applied for ours at the ATO we were told to expect it within 10 days. I rang up at 30 days and was given the numbers verbally but had to wait another few weeks to get the paper copy.
#6
Re: Tax file number problem
Originally Posted by worzel
I thought you can apply for a TFN online before you arrive? (For Medicare they refer back to your entry which may be what you are thinking about).
If it has to be onshore, then, no problem, I'll do it when we arrive next Easter.
I'll ring them on Monday to check.
Thanks for the replies everyone!
#7
Re: Tax file number problem
Originally Posted by worzel
I thought you can apply for a TFN online before you arrive?
http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/co...p=001&st=&cy=1
Gina
#8
Re: Tax file number problem
Originally Posted by GinaUK
No, you can't. When you go to their website (for "permanent migrants"), it says explicitly that you have to be in Oz to apply.
http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/co...p=001&st=&cy=1
Gina
http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/co...p=001&st=&cy=1
Gina