In the event that you've lost your Tax File Number (TFN) there are a couple of alternatives for you to attempt to get it back. Your first road of request, on the off chance that you utilize the administrations of a duty operator or bookkeeper, will be to approach them for your tax file number as you will have beforehand given it to them. If not anyway, you can call the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) on 13 28 61 from 8am to 8pm Australian eastern standard time (AEST) Monday to Friday to discover what you can do to get your TFN. You can likewise telephone on Saturday in the vicinity of 10am and 4pm (and Sunday at that hours, however just until the finish of October).

The ATO should verify you are who you say you are, and that you're the right individual with whom to be examining your duty undertakings (data fraud can, and occurs) – so be prepared to answer a couple of recognizing questions. You may likewise, in the event that you haven't done as such as of now, be welcome to record a short "voiceprint", which is another layer of security that can distinguish you whenever you call.

In the event that anyway you have motivation to presume your TFN has been stolen or might be being abused, there's another number to call — 1800 467 033. The ATO is quick to find unapproved TFN use as quickly as time permits.

The document trail

But before you grab the phone to try to track down your lost TFN, have you tried other sources? You might want to rifle through your paperwork and check the following, as your TFN should be on them:

• your income tax “notice of assessment” for a previous year
• any correspondence sent to you from the ATO
• a payment summary from your employer
• an account statement from your superannuation fund.

Do the paperwork

Another option is to fill in a form provided by the ATO to apply for, or inquire about, a TFN. But as the ATO will only process the bonafide paperwork that it provides taxpayers, you will need to order an actual paper form. Go to the ATO’s “online ordering” page and fill in your details, or call 1300 720 092(note this is different to the above number).

Located overseas?

If you’re not in the country you can still call the ATO main switchboard on +61 2 6216 1111. It is staffed between 8am to 5pm AEST on weekdays (except public holidays).

Permanent migrants or temporary visitors to Australia can apply for a TFN online at any time after entering Australia. This option is available if you are:

• a working holiday-maker
• a New Zealander and you are automatically granted a visa on arrival
• an overseas student and your visa has been amended to allow you to work
• a person with a valid visa allowing you to stay in Australia indefinitely
• a person with a business visa.

To apply, go to this ATO webpage. Non-residents of Australia for tax purposes can apply for a TFN using the Tax file number – application or enquiry for individuals living outside Australia form (here’s the link).

Once you get it back, keep that TFN on-hand

Your TFN is a fundamental snippet of data required for a few reasons — it's not only a reference number you have to drag out at charge time. Opening financial balances, applying for government advantages and monitoring your super investment funds will all require a TFN.

Centrelink and the Child Support Agency can require your TFN, and additionally advanced education suppliers, banks and other money related foundations, specialists and obviously your bookkeeper or assessment operator.

You will likewise require your TFN on the off chance that you find an occupation. On the off chance that you've quite recently begun at another working environment for instance, you have 28 days in which to furnish your new manager with your TFN before they'll begin withholding charge from your compensation at the most extreme rate. This ought to be plentiful time to attempt the measures said above.

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Tax & Super Australia: Lost your tax file number? Here’s what to do