to all those who would like to apply for there tax reference number this side of the uk http://www.ato.gov.au/content/downlo...cationform.pdf
apologies for anyone who has already put this on, just thought i would like to share this with you all.


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louise

Hi,I dont think you can get tax file number while still in uk,thats what I was told,not sure,cheers Dave

i suppose you could download them and fill them out ready, probably save a little time when you get there. i didnt realise but you also have to fill one out for the kids as well, or have i read it wrong?.

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loopy

Hi,I only had a look for my wife as I have a tax no that I got when I was in oz on a working holiday 10 years ago so I dont have to get a new one,I dont think it takes too long when you apply,cheers Dave

You need a "date of arrival" (cannot be future dated) and a Oz address for the number to be sent out to. It takes about 10 to 15 working days - do it as soon as you arrive online.

Kiwi

In the information about tax file numbers, at the beggining of the form it says:

'WHO SHOULD NOT COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION'

Do not use this form if you are a:

*permanent migrant or a temporary visitor to Australia and have a visa to work or remain in Australia indefinitely. You can apply for a TFN online at www.ato.gov.au

also

'As a permanent migrant or temporary visitor, you do not need to physically provide proof of identity documents if you apply online' (does this mean you 'can' apply online before you get there, or does it mean when you are in Oz?)

Doing it online is much quicker. They over-ride all other applications. The lady in the office told me, that often if you call them once you have completed app, they can give you the number there and then. Not sure how true this is.

You definitely have to be in Oz to apply though. Their system (like medicare) has a way of knowing if you are actually in the country by checking your visa details.

All libraries have internet access, so it is not a problem.

Great

I already have the medicare forms printed out in preparation for when we get there.

You don't normally get one for kids unless they are earning enough to be taxed.

It takes about a week for Medicare to get your information from immigration so there's no advantage to preparing the forms in the UK.

It's one less thing to think about, anyway

I had a TFN from a Working hol 12 years ago...but haven't a clue what it is.

So these old TFNs can still be used?

Do u know how I can find it out? Is it a quick phone call?


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TC

Yes it's true. We applied for our tax file numbers online 2 days ago but my husband has some casual work lined up for tomorrow. He called the ATO this afternoon to tell them and he was given his number over the phone

Just a quick question about the TFN....we will be in Townsville from the 27th of August onwards. We will be staying in a backpackers hostel until we find somewhere to rent. When filling in the application form for the TFN (either online or paper) can we use a PO box number or do we have to use a residential address?? If a residential address is needed can we use the address of the hostel we are staying at?

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Andy

Hi,I think if you call or write to them,give your details,address in oz you had then I think they can track it from there,I thought I would need a new one but they are for life so they told me,I think I emailed them,got a contact on their website,cheers Dave