We are authorised by the Taxation Administration Act 1953 to ask for tax file numbers (TFNs). We will use the TFN to identify taxpayers in our records. It is not an offence not to provide TFNs but if you don't there may be a delay processing your International dealings schedule form.
We collect some personal information about you because you signed the form. That information will allow us to check that you have the authority to complete the form and to contact you if we need more information.
Where authorised by law, we may give this information to other government departments and agencies, including:
- Services Australia
- Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Law Enforcement Agencies.
We also provide taxpayer information to treaty partners overseas under international tax agreements.
Our privacy policy contains important information about your privacy, including information about how you can access and seek correction of information we hold about you, how to make a complaint if you think we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles and how we will deal with any privacy complaints.
If you have a privacy concern or need more information, phone or write to our privacy hotline.
To report an instance where you suspect your privacy has been compromised, see Data breach guidance for individuals.