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Types of data-matching letters

We issue data-matching letters when we find a difference between the details you report and data that is reported to us.

Last updated 22 May 2026

What to do if you get a data-matching letter about your business.

How to deal with a data-matching letter on income reported, deductions claimed or offsets received in your tax return.

What to do if you get a data-matching letter about investments and assets you reported in your tax return.

What to do if you get a data-matching letter about Medicare and private health you reported in your tax return.

What to do if you get a data matching letter from us asking you to lodge your tax return.

What to do when you get a letter from us about reviewing your property sales and correcting mistakes on your BAS.

Check when to include payments for Taxable payments reporting system (TPRS) services in your tax return.

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