Tax file number - application or enquiry for an individual living outside Australia

How do I look after my TFN?

Your TFN is one of your most important forms of identification and it is yours for life. Keep it secure to guard against identity theft.

To keep your TFN secure:

• don’t carry it in your purse or wallet
• don’t store it in your mobile phone
• shred or destroy documents containing your identity details
• install up-to-date anti-virus software on your computer
• only provide your identity details to trusted or reliable organisations, and
• if you use a tax agent, check they are registered on the Tax Agents Board website at www.tabd.gov.au

Last Modified: Tuesday, 31 March 2009