Tax file number – application or enquiry for individuals
Tax file number – application or enquiry for individuals
If you are an Australian resident for tax purposes and able to attend an interview at a participating Australia Post retail outlet, you can apply for a TFN on the web. Visit the Australia Post office locatorExternal Link to find a participating retail outlet near you where you can present your identity documents.
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Otherwise, you will need to complete a paper Tax file number – application or enquiry for individuals (NAT 1432) form. You can get a copy of this form:
o from online ordering
o by phoning 1300 720 092 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
o from one of our shopfronts or selected newsagents, or
o by asking for one from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs if you are applying for a government benefit or pension.
The form must be accompanied by original documents which prove your identity.
Your TFN will not be processed without the necessary documents. A full list of acceptable documents is provided in the instructions to the form.
If you cannot find your TFN or are not sure you have a TFN, check all your correspondence from us, contact your registered tax agent or phone us on 13 28 61 between 8.00am and 6.00pm, Monday to Friday.
A sample of the Tax file number – application or enquiry for individuals (NAT 1432, PDF 176KB) is available for your reference. Do not print and submit this sample form. You must order and complete the paper copy we provide.
Other ways to apply for a TFN
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:
o a working holiday-maker
o a New Zealander and you are automatically granted a visa on arrival
o an overseas student and your visa has been amended to allow you to work
o a person with a valid visa allowing you to stay in Australia indefinitely
o a person with a business visa.
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Individual Auto-RegistrationExternal Link
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o Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders can complete the Tax file number – application for Aboriginals or Torres Strait Islanders (NAT 1589).
o Secondary school students may be able to complete a Tax file number – application or enquiry for secondary school students (NAT 2024). Check with your teacher to find out if you can apply for a TFN through your school.
o Non-resident of Australia for tax purposes – you can apply for a TFN using Tax file number – application or enquiry for individuals living outside Australia(NAT 2628). The tests we use to determine your residency status for tax purposes are not the same as those used by other Australian agencies for other purposes such as immigration.
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