If you need to make a change to the dividend or distribution details you lodged with us please write to the Australian Taxation Office at the address provided (see Lodging by phone) with an explanation of the change required. Do not lodge another application form.
The example letter below will help you. In the letter please include your tax file number (TFN), your contact details and the amounts that need to be changed. For example, franked amounts, unfranked amounts, imputation credit or TFN amounts withheld. Make sure you sign and date the letter and include the declaration as shown in bold in the example letter below. If you claimed too much imputation credit on the application you lodged you may have to repay the overclaimed amount with interest.
Important
If your income has increased check whether you need to lodge a tax return as a result of the change. If you are unsure please ring 13 61 40.
Example
Jackie Spencer
2 Badgery Rd
Isabella 6905
Tax file number: 123 456 789
Phone: (01) 2345 6789
Dear Deputy Commissioner
Please amend my Refund of imputation credits application. I have received another dividend statement for the period 1 July 2000 to 30 June 2001. Please increase my franked amount by $66 and my imputation credit amount by $34.
I declare that all the information I have given in this letter including any attachments is true and correct.
J. Spencer
Jackie Spencer
23 February 2002
Important
It is essential that you include the declaration above.