Timor Sea Treaty - Joint Petroleum Development Area instructions 2015–16 for myTax

How to report in myTax income earned from work or services in the Joint Petroleum Development Area.

Last updated 21 March 2024

Who should use these instructions?

Use these instructions if you have earned income for performing work or services in the Joint Petroleum Development Area (JPDA) as defined in the Timor Sea Treaty (the treaty) and you are using myTax.

Background

The treaty is an agreement between Australia and Timor-Leste (formerly East Timor) which creates the JPDA.

Source of income

How income derived from working in the JPDA is treated under Australian tax laws.

Residency status

Residency status is determined by the laws of each country.

Completing your Australian tax return

Follow these instructions to complete myTax to ensure that your tax return is filled out correctly and prevent delays with your assessment.

More information

Relevant publications and how to contact us.

How self-assessment affects you

Self-assessment means we use the information you give on your tax return to work out your refund or tax liability.

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