Internet
For up-to-date and comprehensive information about deductions and to download publications, rulings and general tax information, visit www.ato.gov.au
Publications
Publications referred to in this guide are:
- Capital allowances schedule 2006 (NAT 3424-6.2006)
- Capital allowances schedule instructions 2006 (NAT 4089-6.2006)
- GST and the disposal of capital assets (NAT 7682-11.2004)
- Guide to capital gains tax 2005–06 (NAT 4151-6.2006)
- Income Tax Assessment Act 1997
- Law Administration Practice Statement PS LA 2003/8 - Taxation treatment of expenditure on low cost items for taxpayers carrying on a business.
- Non-commercial losses: overview - fact sheet (NAT 3379-02.2006)
- Private ruling application form (NAT 13742-01.2006)
- Research and development tax concession schedule instructions 2006 (NAT 6709-6.2006)
- The simplified tax system - a guide for tax agents and small businesses (NAT 6459)
- Taxation Ruling TR 2000/18 - Effective life of depreciating assets (which replaced Taxation Ruling IT 2685 - Depreciation)
- Taxpayers' charter - what you need to know (NAT 2548)
Infolines
We can offer a more personalised service if you provide a tax file number.
- 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, pay as you go (PAYG) instalments and withholdings (from interest, dividends and royalties), business deductions, activity statements (including lodgment and payment), accounts and business registration (including Australian business number and tax file number) - 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. - National Relay Service 13 36 77
If you have a hearing or speech impairment and use a TTY or modem, phone the National Relay Service. For 1800 free call numbers phone 1800 555 677 and quote the number you require. - Speech to Speech Relay Service 1300 555 727
If you have a speech impairment and do not use a TTY or modem, phone the Speech to Speech Relay Service. For 1800 free call numbers phone 1800 555 727 and quote the number you require.
Lodge online with e-tax
Looking for an easy and convenient way to do your tax return? Try e-tax - available free from the Tax Office website at www.ato.gov.au
You can use e-tax to:
- prepare your tax return electronically in a secure online environment
- calculate items such as your net capital gain
- work out your tax refund or tax debt.
e-tax is available from 1 July 2005.
Tax returns lodged using e-tax are usually processed within 14 days.
For more information, visit our website at www.ato.gov.au