More information

Internet

For general tax information and to download publications and rulings, search ato.gov.au

Publications

• Claiming a tax deduction for depreciating assets and other capital expenses
• Deductions for prepaid expenses 2020
• Guide to depreciating assets 2020 (NAT 1996)
• Individual tax return instructions 2020
• Individual tax return instructions supplement 2020
• Information for primary producers 2020
• Law Administration Practice Statement PS LA 2001/6 Home office and electronic device expenses
• Law Administration Practice Statement PS LA 2003/8 Practical approaches to low-cost business expenses
• Partnerships
• Private ruling application form
• 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 need help from the ATO, phone the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on 13 14 50.

If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can phone us through the National Relay Service (NRS) on the numbers listed below, and ask for the ATO number you need:

• TTY users, phone 13 36 77. For ATO 1800 free call numbers, phone 1800 555 677.
• Speak and Listen (speech to speech relay) users, phone 1300 555 727. For ATO 1800 free call numbers, phone 1800 555 727.
• Internet relay users, connect to National relay service call numbersExternal Link

Lodge online

Lodging online with myTax is the easiest and fastest way to do your own tax.

Benefits of lodging online:

• Information from employers, banks and government agencies is pre-filled, saving you time and effort.
• We use a range of systems and controls to ensure that your information is protected, it's as safe as online banking.
• It's available 24/7 so you can lodge at your convenience.
• Get your refund faster – generally within two weeks.

See also:

• ato.gov.au/lodgeonline

Use this guide to help you complete the business and professional items schedule for individuals on your 2020 tax return.