The postal address for lodgment of the tax return is:
Australian Taxation Office
GPO Box 9845
(insert the name and postcode of your nearest capital city.)
For example;
Australian Taxation Office
GPO Box 9845
SYDNEY NSW 2001
Do not post payments to this address.
Payment
How to pay
We offer you a range of convenient payment options, both in Australia and overseas.
Your payment needs to reach us on or before its due date. Please check your financial institution’s processing deadlines to avoid making a late payment.
BPAY®
Make a payment directly from your cheque or savings account to us using your financial institution’s phone or internet banking service.
Details you need
Biller code: 75556
Reference: Your EFT code or PRN
BPAY payments made out of hours, on a weekend or on a public holiday will not reach us until the next working day.
Registered to BPAY Pty Ltd ABN 69 079 137 518
Credit card
Pay by credit card online or by phone. To make a credit card payment you will need:
- a current Visa, MasterCard or American Express card
- your EFT code or PRN.
A card payment fee applies to transactions made using the credit card payment service.
To make credit card payments online or for further information go to ato.gov.au/howtopay
To make credit card payments by phone call 1300 898 089
Electronic transfer
Transfer your payment to us online from your cheque or savings account.
Details you need
Bank: Reserve Bank of Australia
BSB: 093 003
Account number: 316 385
Account name: ATO direct credit account
Reference: Your EFT code or PRN
Direct credit payments made out of hours, on a weekend or public holiday will not reach us until the next working day.
Direct debit
Have your payment automatically deducted from a cheque or savings account.
Details you need
For a verbal direct debit payment arrangement after the due date, phone us on 13 11 42.
For all other direct debit requests, complete the Direct debit request (NAT 2284) form and return it to us.
To access the form go to Direct debit request form and instructions.
To ensure your payment reaches us on or before its due date, allow at least seven work days for your direct debit to be activated.
Mail your cheque or money order to us.
Cheques and money orders must be for amounts in Australian dollars and payable to the ‘Deputy Commissioner of Taxation’. Additionally, cheques should be crossed ‘Not negotiable’ and must not be post-dated.
You should also include your payment slip or a note that states your:
- full name
- address and telephone number
- account identifier: tax file number (TFN), Australian business number (ABN), or client identification number
- payment type: BAS payment, income tax, Higher Education Loan Program (HELP).
Mail your payment and payment slip or note to:
NSW, QLD or ACT residents
Australian Taxation Office
Locked Bag 1793
PENRITH NSW 1793
VIC, SA, WA, TAS or NT residents
Australian Taxation Office
Locked Bag 1936
ALBURY NSW 1936
Do not use pins, staples, paper clips or adhesive tape.
Do not send cash.
Allow sufficient time for your payment to reach us on or before the due date.
Australia Post
If you have a pre-printed payment slip with a barcode, you can pay at the post office by cash, EFTPOS (subject to daily limits) or cheque.
Cheques and money orders must be for amounts in Australian dollars and payable to the ‘Deputy Commissioner of Taxation’. Additionally, cheques should be crossed ‘Not negotiable’ and must not be post-dated.
What is my EFT code or PRN?
Your EFT code or PRN is the reference number. It is printed directly above the barcode on your payment slip.
If you pay using BPAY®, credit card or direct credit you will need this number.
If you need more information:
- phone 1800 815 886 8.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday
- email payment@ato.gov.au