When can you apply for a tax file number
May 28th 2005, 6:04 pm
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When can you apply for a tax file number
Hi everyone,
Can you apply for a tax file number in Australia, before you enter and validate your permanent residency visa, online on the aus. gov. tax website, or do you have to wait until you enter Australia, and then apply when you are there on the ground.
Thanks, Tazziecat
Can you apply for a tax file number in Australia, before you enter and validate your permanent residency visa, online on the aus. gov. tax website, or do you have to wait until you enter Australia, and then apply when you are there on the ground.
Thanks, Tazziecat
May 28th 2005, 6:09 pm
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Re: When can you apply for a tax file number
Originally Posted by tazziecat
Hi everyone,
Can you apply for a tax file number in Australia, before you enter and validate your permanent residency visa, online on the aus. gov. tax website, or do you have to wait until you enter Australia, and then apply when you are there on the ground.
Thanks, Tazziecat
Can you apply for a tax file number in Australia, before you enter and validate your permanent residency visa, online on the aus. gov. tax website, or do you have to wait until you enter Australia, and then apply when you are there on the ground.
Thanks, Tazziecat
We were told by the Queensland Treasury Corp' that you have to have an address in Australia before you can apply so have not bothered to look into it further.
Sarah
May 28th 2005, 6:21 pm
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Re: When can you apply for a tax file number
Originally Posted by teach
Hi tazziecat,
We were told by the Queensland Treasury Corp' that you have to have an address in Australia before you can apply so have not bothered to look into it further.
Sarah
We were told by the Queensland Treasury Corp' that you have to have an address in Australia before you can apply so have not bothered to look into it further.
Sarah
May 28th 2005, 9:35 pm
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Re: When can you apply for a tax file number
Originally Posted by teach
Hi tazziecat,
We were told by the Queensland Treasury Corp' that you have to have an address in Australia before you can apply so have not bothered to look into it further.
Sarah
We were told by the Queensland Treasury Corp' that you have to have an address in Australia before you can apply so have not bothered to look into it further.
Sarah
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May 28th 2005, 11:27 pm
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Re: When can you apply for a tax file number
Originally Posted by Boomie
We got our tax file number the day after we arrived..... (so did our daughter any1 over 16 can apply) they only reason realy was because the office was close to the commonwealth bank where we needed to sign for our cashpoint/ visa cards on arrival.
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May 29th 2005, 12:15 am
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Re: When can you apply for a tax file number
Has anyone followed the links on the ATO website at Application or enquiry for a tax file number - for individuals living outside Australia ?
which then goes on to say:
Do not use this application if:
* you intend to work in Australia – register online
* you are migrating permanently to Australia – register online
and following this 2nd option, it ends with:
You can apply for a tax file number (TFN) online only if you are a temporary visitor or permanent migrant currently in Australia !
which then goes on to say:
Do not use this application if:
* you intend to work in Australia – register online
* you are migrating permanently to Australia – register online
and following this 2nd option, it ends with:
You can apply for a tax file number (TFN) online only if you are a temporary visitor or permanent migrant currently in Australia !
May 29th 2005, 2:52 am
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Re: When can you apply for a tax file number
Hi
If in a PR visa, you will need an Australian address and your passport number to apply for a TFN. At teh point of submitting the application online the ATO connects to DIMIA to check that you are in the country. If you are not, you cannot proceed. My wife tried to apply while in Hong Kong using our new Australian address and was denied for not being in Australia at the point of application.
Neil
If in a PR visa, you will need an Australian address and your passport number to apply for a TFN. At teh point of submitting the application online the ATO connects to DIMIA to check that you are in the country. If you are not, you cannot proceed. My wife tried to apply while in Hong Kong using our new Australian address and was denied for not being in Australia at the point of application.
Neil
