Internet
For general tax information and up-to-date and comprehensive information about deductions, visit www.ato.gov.au
Publications
Publications referred to in this guide are:
- Foreign exchange gains and losses
- General information on average rates
- Translation (conversion) rules
- Guide to capital gains tax 2007 (NAT 4151-6.2007)
- Debt and equity tests: guide to the debt and equity tests
- How to claim a foreign tax credit 2007 (NAT 2338-6.2007)
- Personal investors guide to capital gains tax 2007 (NAT 4152-6.2007)
- Practice Statement Law Administration (General Administration) PS LA 2005/3 (GA) - Division 7A - extended timeframe for repayment of a loan or execution of a written loan agreement for the 2003/04 income year
- Private ruling application form
- Retirees TaxPack 2007 (NAT 2596-6.2007)
- Refund of franking credits instructions and application for individuals 2007 (NAT 4105-6.2007)
- TaxPack 2007 (NAT 0976-6.2007)
- TaxPack 2007 supplement (NAT 2677-6.2007)
- Taxation Determination TD 2004/1 - Income tax: are the costs of subscriptions to share market information services and investment journals deductible under section 8-1 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997?
- Taxation Determination TD 2004/22 - Income tax: for off-market share buy-backs of listed shares, whether the buy-back price is set by tender process or not, what is the market value of the share for the purposes of subsection 159GZZZQ(2) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936?
- Taxation Determination TD 2006/30 - Income tax: foreign exchange: when calculating the amount of any gain or loss on disposal or redemption of a traditional security denominated in a foreign currency should the amounts relevant to the calculation be translated (converted) into Australian dollars when each of the relevant events takes place?
- Taxation Ruling TR 2002/10 - Income tax: capital gains tax: asset register.
Infolines
We can offer a more personalised service if you provide your tax file number (TFN).
- Personal tax 13 28 61
Individual income tax and general personal tax enquiries, including capital gains tax - Business 13 28 66
General business tax enquiries including capital gains tax, GST rulings, Australian business number (ABN), pay as you go (PAYG) instalments, business deductions, activity statements (including lodgment and payment), accounts and business registration (including ABN and TFN), dividend and royalty withholding tax - Superannuation 13 10 20
Other services
- Translating and Interpreting Service 13 14 50
If you do not speak English well and want to talk to a tax officer, phone the Translating and Interpreting Service for help with your call. - Hearing or speech impairment
If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can phone the Tax Office through the National Relay Service:- If you are a TTY or modem user, phone 13 36 77 and ask for the number you want. For 1800 freecall numbers, phone 1800 555 677 and ask for the number you want.
- If you are a voice-only (speak and listen) user, phone 1300 555 727 and ask for the number you want. For 1800 free call numbers, phone 1800 555 727 and ask for the number you want.
Lodge online using e-tax
To prepare and lodge your tax return online, use e-tax
- e-tax is a user-friendly step-by-step process.
- Help is available online or over the phone.
- It is safe and secure, with built-in checks and calculators to help you get it right.
- Most refunds are issued within 14 days.