Tax
Apply online for a tax file number – migrants or visitors
If you are a temporary visitor or permanent migrant, you can apply for a tax file number (TFN) online. Applications can be made at any time if you are in Australia and you have a visa that allows work rights, a visa that allows permanent migration, or a valid visa to stay in Australia indefinitely.
http://australia.gov.au/service/apply-online-for-a-tax-file-number-migrants-or-visitors
Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website offers information and assistance on all areas of taxation for the individual, business and tax and superannuation professional. It includes information on tax reform, superannuation, TaxPack, eTax, rebates, excise and has an extensive legal database with legal and policy material to aid interpretation of taxation law.
http://www.ato.gov.au/
Business Portal essentials
The Business Portal is the gateway to Australian Taxation Office online services that allows businesses to lodge activity statements, check tax accounts, update business registration details .
http://www.ato.gov.au/onlineservices/pathway.asp?pc=001/010/003&mfp=001/010&mnu=25706#001_010_003
Businesses
Links to the Australian Taxation Office index page for businesses which provides tax information for businesses including resources and services and other key tax issues.
http://www.ato.gov.au/businesses/
Change of name, address, date of birth or gender - ATO
You can update your name, address, date of birth or gender details held by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for income tax purposes. Print off the form to complete your details and send via post; update them over the phone; or visit an ATO shopfront.
http://australia.gov.au/service/change-of-name-address-date-of-birth-or-gender-ato
Excise essentials
Excise duty is a tax on certain types of goods produced or manufactured in Australia. These excisable goods include alcohol, tobacco and petroleum and alternative fuels. This page from the Australian Taxation Office provides links to information on excise.
http://www.ato.gov.au/businesses/pathway.asp?pc=001/003/095
Fuel schemes essentials
This site gives an overview of how businesses can cut their fuel costs by registering for fuel tax credits. The site also provides useful links and information that will assist employers in completing the fuel tax credit labels on their business activity statements.
http://www.ato.gov.au/fuelschemes
Individual income tax rates
Shows the percentage of tax payable for each income bracket, for individual Australian taxpayers, for the financial years 2008-09 and 2009-10.
http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/content.asp?doc=/content/12333.htm
Individuals
Australian Taxation Office index page for Individuals. Provides links to tax information for new and existing taxpayers. Links to e-tax, the TaxPack, a deductions list and key tax information.
http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/
Inspector General of Taxation
The Inspector-General of Taxation is an independent statutory office to review systemic tax administration issues and to report to the Government with recommendations for improving tax administration for the benefit of all taxpayers.
http://www.igt.gov.au/
International Comparison of Australia's Taxes (2006)
Provides an overview of the purpose of International Comparison of Australian Taxes study and its report.
http://comparativetaxation.treasury.gov.au/
Legal Database - Australian Taxation Office
The ATO Legal Database is a collection of legal and policy information. Here you have access to much of the material the tax office uses when making decision such as Legislation and supporting material; Public Rulings, Determinations and Bulletins; Legislative Determinations; ATO Interpretative Decisions; Case Decision Summaries; Taxpayer Alerts; ATO Policy Papers and ATO Superannuation Circulars.
http://law.ato.gov.au/
Personal tax email enquiry service
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) provides an email enquiry service for personal tax questions relating to topics such as: Capital Gains Tax (CGT); Medicare levy; Medicare levy surcharge; PAYG payment summaries (group certificates); rental properties; residency; Tax File Numbers (TFN) and tax return processing times.
http://australia.gov.au/service/personal-tax-email-enquiry-service
Tax File Number essentials
Australian Taxation office information about tax file numbers (TFNs) for individuals including what they are used for and how to obtain one.
http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/pathway.asp?pc=001/002/001&mfp=001/002&mnu=5479#001_002_001
Tax information in other languages
Provides links to taxation Australian Taxation office information available in languages other than English.
http://www.ato.gov.au/corporate/content.asp?doc=/content/00171454.htm
Taxation
Understanding taxes and meeting your taxation obligations can save you money. By paying the right amount you can avoid late payment penalties. You may also be entitled to exemptions. Find out about the different types of taxation, registration, deductions, payments and reporting.
http://www.business.gov.au/BusinessTopics/Taxation/Pages/default.aspx
What is the tax withheld calculator (TWC)?
The Tax Withheld Calculator enables employers and other withholding payers to calculate the tax to be withheld from payments made to their employees and other workers.
http://www.ato.gov.au/businesses/content.asp?doc=/content/33268.htm&mnu=5045&mfp=001/003
