TFN - Tax file number

Certain non-profit organisations can claim an exemption from quoting a TFN to investment bodies. Taxable non-profit organisations require a TFN to lodge tax returns.

Basic topics

Apply for a TFN

Advanced topics

Quoting a TFN to an investment body

TFN declaration - employees

ABN registration for companies, partnerships, trusts and other organisations

Information on how to register for an ABN (companies, trusts and other organisations). Alternative lodgment options are listed on this page.

Tax file number application for companies and other organisations

Information for non-individuals about how to apply for a tax file number. (NAT 3799)

Bank accounts and tax file number requirements - Tax basics for non-profit organisations

Certain non-profit organisations can claim an exemption from quoting a tax file number to their investment body.

Tax file number (TFN) withholding on accounts and investments held by non-profit organisations

This fact sheet explains PAYG withholding if a non-profit organisation does not provide its ABN or TFN to its investment body. It explains how to claim an exemption from quoting a TFN and how to apply for a refund or credit of TFN amounts withheld.

Tax file number and Australian business number information for savings accounts and investments

Outlines the tax file number (TFN) and Australian business number (ABN) quoting requirements for people and organisations who have savings accounts or investments.

Pay as you go withholding - Tax basics for non-profit organisations

This document outines PAYG withholding. If a non-profit organisation has employees it needs to register for PAYG withholding, withhold amounts from salary and wages and pay those amounts to the ATO, and contribute to its employees' superannuation.

Tax file number declaration

The information you provide in this declaration will allow your payer to work out how much to withhold from payments made to you. (NAT 3092)