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Information you need to link myGov to the ATO

Find out what information you need to link your myGov account to ATO online services.

Last updated 29 November 2023

Linking to ATO online services

To link your myGov account to us, you need to answer 2 questions about information in your tax record. This content explains what information you need and where to find it.

Bank account details

Use either a bank account:

  • where you receive your income tax refund
  • that has earned interest in the last 2 years.

You'll need the bank account:

  • BSB number (no spaces or symbols)
  • account number (no spaces).

You can usually find this information by logging in to your bank's mobile app, web account or on your bank statement.

If you've lodged your tax return using a tax agent, it may be their bank account details on your ATO record.

If you're unable to provide bank account details, select a different question.

PAYG payment summary

Use a pay as you go (PAYG) payment summary issued in the last 2 years.

You'll need your gross income in whole dollars. Don't use cents, spaces, '$' or symbols.

If you don't have a copy of your summary or don't know your gross income, select a different question.

Centrelink payment summary

Use a Centrelink payment summary issued in the last 2 years.

You'll need your taxable income in whole dollars. Don't use cents, spaces, '$' or symbols. If your taxable income is zero, you can't use this question.

You can find these details on the annual statement that Centrelink provides you.

If your myGov account has a link to Centrelink, you can sign in and get the details online.

If you don’t have a copy or don't know your taxable income, select a different question.

Notice of assessment

Use a notice of assessment (NOA) issued in the last 5 years.

You will need:

  • the date of issue – enter the date in the format 'dd/mm/yyyy'
  • Our reference number – no spaces.

You can find these details in the top right-hand corner of your NOA.

If you don't have a copy, select a different question.

Super account details

Use a super account statement from the last 5 years.

You will need your:

  • member account number (up to 16 characters)
  • super fund's Australian business number (ABN).

You can also find these details on:

  • an email or letter from your fund
  • a membership card.

If the super fund's ABN is not on one of these items or more than one ABN is included, you can look them up at Super Fund LookupExternal Link.

If no money has been contributed to your super account in the last 12 months, your account may be inactive. Use another super account or select a different question.

Dividend statement

Use a dividend statement from the last 2 years.

You need your investment reference number. Include all numbers with no spaces.

If you don't have a dividend statement, you may find these details on an email or letter from your investment body. If you don’t have this information, select a different question.

Troubleshooting errors and issues

If you receive an error message or experience an issue when entering the above information, see our Help and support for online services - individuals.

If you attempt to answer 2 questions but don't have the required information to link, a linking code option will appear. You'll need to phone us to get a unique linking code. We will need to ask you questions to prove who you are. This is to protect the privacy of your account.

 

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