Internet
For general tax information and to download publications and rulings, search ato.gov.au
Publications
- Deductions for prepaid expenses 2016
- Guide to depreciating assets 2016 (NAT 1996)
- Individual tax return instructions 2016
- Individual tax return instructions supplement 2016
- Information for primary producers 2016
- Law Administration Practice Statement PS LA 2001/6 Home office expenses diaries of use and calculation of home office expenses
- Law Administration Practice Statement PS LA 2003/8 Taxation treatment of expenditure on low cost items for taxpayers carrying on a business
- Other capital expenses
- Partnerships
- Private ruling application form (not for tax professionals)
- Private ruling form (non-commercial losses)
- Small business entity concessions
- Taxation Ruling TR 92/18 Income tax: bad debts
- Taxation Ruling TR 93/30 Income tax: deductions for home office expenses
- Taxation Ruling TR 96/7 Income tax: record keeping - section 262A - general principles
- Taxation Ruling TR 97/11 Income tax: am I carrying on a business of primary production?
- Taxation Ruling TR 97/23 Income tax: deductions for repairs
- Taxation Ruling TR 2003/10 Income tax: deductions that relate to personal services income
- Taxation Ruling TR 2006/3 Income tax: government payments to industry to assist entities (including individuals) to continue, commence or cease business
- Taxation Ruling TR 2007/6 Income tax: non-commercial business losses: Commissioner's discretion
- Thin capitalisation
Phone
We can offer a more personalised service if you provide your tax file number (TFN) when you phone us.
- Business 13 28 66
Information about business income tax, fringe benefits tax (FBT), fuel tax credits (FTC), goods and services tax (GST), pay as you go (PAYG) and activity statements, including lodgment and payment, accounts and business registration (including Australian business number and tax file number), and dividend and royalty withholding tax. - Individual 13 28 61
Individual income tax and general personal tax enquiries - Superannuation 13 10 20
- Tax agents 13 72 86
Other services
If you do not speak English well and want to talk to a tax officer, phone the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 13 14 50 for help with your call.
If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, contact us through the National Relay Service (NRS). For more information, go to relayservice.gov.auExternal Link
Lodge online
Lodging online is the easiest and fastest way to do your own tax.
Benefits of lodging online:
- It's free
- Information from employers, banks and government agencies is pre-filled, saving you time and effort
- It's available 24/7 so you can lodge at your convenience
- Get your refund faster - in 12 business days or less.
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