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| Topic Started: Aug 18 2010, 09:08:57 AM (259 Views) | |
| michiganderINoz | Aug 18 2010, 09:08:57 AM Post #1 |
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Last year I was in Australia under a Special Programs Visa (which was basically a 4 month working holiday visa through a program.) I am currently back in Australia (under the Work and Holiday visa) and have recently landed myself a job. I already have a tax file number - but my question is; is my TFN still good? Or is it linked to the old visa? Do I need a new TFN linked to my new visa? Thanks in advance for the help! Cheers, Samantha |
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| JackBNimble404 | Aug 18 2010, 09:27:23 AM Post #2 |
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Based on the info I found on the ATO (Tax Office) website below, I don't think you need a new one. "Your TFN is yours for life, even if you change jobs, move interstate or change your name. If you leave the country and come back to Australia, you still use the same TFN." Link to page: http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/content.asp?doc=/content/00229875.htm&page=2 |
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| michiganderINoz | Aug 18 2010, 09:35:46 AM Post #3 |
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Thank you so much! For some reason I just couldn't find this info when I looked! 
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| crapola | Aug 18 2010, 06:06:58 PM Post #4 |
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yep. i've got the same tax file number i've had since i was 16, and even though i left the country for four years, my tfn stayed with me. |
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| sheowahya | Aug 18 2010, 11:28:14 PM Post #5 |
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You will only get one TFN in your lifetime. Even if you apply for another one, the ATO will data match your name and date of birth as already in their records and they will inform you of your original TFN. Consider this item checked off your "to do" list. |
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My Timeline ======= Category 136 BN - Skilled Independent. Skills Assessment: Applied ICAA: 13May05 Addtional Classes Required: 08Aug05 Re-submitted PASA: 05Feb07 Approved as Accountant 2211-11: 26Feb07 Main Visa Application: Sent to ASPC: 12Mar07 Application received: 16Mar07 Acknowledgement received: 10May07 Credit Card Charged: 10May07 CO assigned: TBD Medicals sent UNrequested: 26Jul07 PPC sent UNrequested: 18Jul07 VISA Approved: 07Nov07 Main move to Australia: 17Apr08 | |
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| michiganderINoz | Aug 19 2010, 01:13:24 AM Post #6 |
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Thanks for all the help everyone! 
Edited by michiganderINoz, Aug 19 2010, 01:13:40 AM.
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