IMPORTANT: requirement of a TFN to defer HECS! (1 Viewer)

[thisser]

Tfn

Apparently we need a tax file number, for hecs.. problem is, I'm not sure I have one??

 

[eneleon]

Yep, I don't either, my mum told me to call the number, and apply for one, my friend said it takes 2 weeks to a month to get one, so just apply, and say you applied for one, and it hasnt come, but provide proof of it, or something

Call this number to get one: 13 2861

 

[RCMasterAA]

If you're over 16 or 17 (I think) the ATO should have already mailed you your TFN. If not, ring them up (find the ATO site to find their number) and say you want to know your TFN. Then you have to provide some details to prove you're who you are. Couldn't be any easier.

 

[McLake]

Yes, you need a Tax File Number if you plan to "Defer" your HECS ...

 

[MiuMiu]

Originally posted by RCMasterAA
If you're over 16 or 17 (I think) the ATO should have already mailed you your TFN. If not, ring them up (find the ATO site to find their number) and say you want to know your TFN. Then you have to provide some details to prove you're who you are. Couldn't be any easier.

You don't automatically get a TFN. You have to apply. And they aren't going to give you this information over the phone either (security reasons), your number will be mailed....

 

[santaslayer]

is this true?.....as i read the enrolment thingy and it said u need one to defer hecs! if so, then how do i go about getting one? and how long do u think it'll take? will i get one b4 27th of january coz thats my enrolment date!

 

[bubz :D]

i'm applying for mine today, it's on market street in the city if you want to know. and bring a few forms of ID, including somethign with your current address, like a bank statement.

 

[Minai]

Yes u need a tax file number - I suggest u go to the ATO TODAY and apply for one, they usually take about 2 weeks
I think u dont have to have one until the HECS census date which is in late March, but I'm not sure about it

 

[timbk2]

it'll take a couple of weeks to get it. but in the meantime they will send you a 'confirmation of application for TFN' or seomthin like that which you can use to prove you have or your gettin a TFN.

 

[santaslayer]

oh good..thanks....

 

[Beaky]

Just work u bums

 

[eneleon]

WORK!?

whats.. w..o..r...k?

 

[Butterfly_Wings]

There are places you can go to apply in person, but I'm not sure if you can actually get it any sooner that way...

 

[Xayma]

You wont, but you will get the notification saying that you applied for it on the spot.

 

[cro_angel]

i sent mine in the mail when i got a job i needed to have one.. u print off the form and like send them ur documents.. i sent a school id card, a bank statement and a certificate from school then they send it back and shortly after send ur tfn

 

[santaslayer]

but u cant send original documents by mail can u? wouldnt that be dangerous?

 

[thisser]

Thanks everyone, I filled out a form by downloading off the ATO site and then went to an ATO access place - got a sheet that acts like a temporary TFN, or so said the employee, and that my tfn would arrive within 28 days by mail. phew.

I guess I should present that sheet to the uni erolment place, right?

Edit: it would be dangerous, but it is a way to apply.. they say that the documents will get mailed back to you, but that's fine if only nothing unexpected happens in the transmission..

 

[santaslayer]

hey Thisser did u have to phone to book a time or did u just rock up?

 

[thisser]

I was aware I had to book (every website says to ring them) but I just turned up. Got done in 2 minutes, in and out.

 

[freaking_out]

yeah, i got my TFN, when i was at skool- our year advisor kinda forced us to apply for one- and now i c why she did that.

btw, i heard u need to bring ya passport along to the enrolment day....is this true? coz my passports expired and i haven't been bothered to go renew it. :s