Individuals
The following videos are available:
- How to apply for a tax file number
- How to link your ATO online account to myGov
- How to lodge a tax return
- How to manage your superannuation
- How to protect your personal identity.
How to apply for a tax file number
A tax file number is a unique personal reference number in the tax and superannuation systems that you will need when you start working.
Media: How to apply for a tax file number (Auslan)
https://tv.ato.gov.au/ato-tv/media?v=bi9or7org5nqbmExternal Link (Duration: 2:00)
How to link your ATO online account to myGov
The easiest way to manage your tax and super is online. To get started, find out about linking the ATO to your myGov account.
Media: How to link your ATO online account to myGov (Auslan)
https://tv.ato.gov.au/media/bd1bdiufyfxq76External Link (Duration: 1:24)
How to lodge a tax return
There are multiple options for lodging your tax return, depending on your circumstances.
Media: How to lodge a tax return (Auslan)
https://tv.ato.gov.au/ato-tv/media?v=bi9or7org5ifkjExternal Link (Duration: 2:28)
How to manage your superannuation
Superannuation (super) is a system for saving money for your retirement.
Media: Learn about superannuation (Auslan)
https://tv.ato.gov.au/ato-tv/media?v=bi9or7org5ijq9External Link (Duration: 2:03)
How to protect your personal identity
It is important to learn about scams, cyber safety and identity protection to:
- help you protect your personal information
- minimise the risk of identity theft.
Media: How to protect your identity from scammers (Auslan)
https://tv.ato.gov.au/ato-tv/media?v=bi9or7org5ief1External Link (Duration: 2:01)
Small business
The following videos are available:
- Starting a business in Australia
- Deductions for small business
- Record keeping for small business
- Goods and services tax (GST)
- Super obligations for employers
- Hiring workers for the first time
- Tax and superannuation when you have workers
- Selling or closing your business
- Tax support in difficult times.
Starting a business in Australia
This video provides a high-level overview of the tax, superannuation and registration obligations that come when you start a business.
Media: Starting a business in Australia (Auslan)
https://tv.ato.gov.au/media/bd1bdiufyfx8epExternal Link (Duration: 5:29)
Deductions for small business
This video covers the deductions and concessions you can claim for your business.
Media: Deductions for small businesses (Auslan)
https://tv.ato.gov.au/media/bd1bdiufyfxq4xExternal Link (Duration: 4:46)
Record keeping for small business
Learn about keeping accurate and complete records for anything relating to the tax, superannuation and registration affairs of the business.
Media: Record keeping for small businesses (Auslan)
https://tv.ato.gov.au/media/bd1bdiufyfxgp4External Link (Duration: 3:38)
Goods and services tax (GST)
Goods and services tax (GST) is a broad-based tax of 10% on most goods, services and other items sold or consumed in Australia. Learn how GST works and how to meet your GST obligations.
Media: Goods and services tax (GST) (Auslan)
https://tv.ato.gov.au/media/bd1bdiufyfxxe7External Link (Duration: 5:24)
Super obligations for employers
If you employ staff, you have super obligations you need to meet. You must pay super guarantee for every payday, in full, on time, and to the right fund.
Media: Super obligations for employers (Auslan)
https://tv.ato.gov.au/media/bd1bdiufyftum1External Link (Duration: 9:03)
Hiring workers for the first time
Responsibilities and obligations employers need to understand when hiring workers for the first time.
Media: Hiring workers for the first time (Auslan)
https://tv.ato.gov.au/media/bd1bdiufyfxoneExternal Link (Duration: 7:35)
Tax and superannuation when you have workers
Tax, superannuation, and reporting obligations employers must meet when hiring and paying workers.
Media: Tax and superannuation when you have workers (Auslan)
https://tv.ato.gov.au/media/bd1bdiufyfxo4iExternal Link (Duration: 9:32)
Selling or closing your business
Learn about the tax, legal and administrative steps you need to take when selling or closing your business.
Media: Selling or closing your business (Auslan)
https://tv.ato.gov.au/media/bd1bdiufyfxghgExternal Link (Duration: 5:42)
Tax support in difficult times
We're committed to supporting businesses and will work with you to understand your situation and provide support specific to your circumstances.
Media: Tax support in difficult times (Auslan)
https://tv.ato.gov.au/media/bd1bdiufyfx891External Link (Duration: 4:06)
How to contact us
These are 2 options for contacting us if you need help with tax and super.
National Relay Service
If you are d/Deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech /communication difficulty, you can contact us through the National Relay ServiceExternal Link (NRS), as follows:
- Contact the NRS through your preferred NRS call channel, detailed in NRS call numbers and linksExternal Link.
- Provide the NRS with the ATO phone number you want to call.
Authorised contact
If you have a registered tax agent or an authorised contact in our systems, they can speak to us on your behalf.
If you need to update your:
- registered tax agent online, you need to contact us. Before we can discuss your details or update your records, you must establish your identity.
- authorised contacts, use ATO online services through myGov.