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

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We are authorised to request this information under the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936. We need this information to help us to administer laws relating to taxation and superannuation.

Where we are authorised to do so, we may give this information to other government agencies that administer laws relevant to your particular situation. Depending on your situation these agencies could include:

  • Centrelink
  • the Australian Federal Police
  • the Child Support Agency
  • the Department of Veterans’ Affairs
  • the Department of Immigration and Citizenship
  • the Department of Family, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, and
  • the Department of Education, Science and Training.

We may check the proof of identity information you supply with the issuing agencies.

Last Modified: Tuesday, 31 March 2009

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