Captain Roberto Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Hi can anyone give me a ballpark / simple answer to the this: Can we get a Tax file Number in advance of arriving, or is it just simpler to sort this upon arrival? Thanks in advance Matt & Nic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungo Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 It is not possible to apply until you are in the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Roberto Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 Great. Thanks for the swift reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozmaniac Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 You can't apply until you are in the country but you can start work before you get one. When you start work with a new employer, you have 28 days in which to provide a TFN if you have already applied for one. Until then, the employer is obliged to deduct tax at the rate that would apply if a TFN had been provided. After the 28 days, if you haven't provided a TFN, they must deduct tax at the highest marginal rate. New immigrants and temporary visitors can apply online as soon as they arrive in Australia. https://www.ato.gov.au/Forms/Permanent-migrants-or-temporary-visitors---online-TFN-application/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Roberto Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 Fantastic @Ozmaniac - very helpful Ta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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