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Linking your MyGov account to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is an essential step for managing your tax affairs in Australia. This guide outlines the necessary steps to successfully connect your MyGov account to the ATO, ensuring you have access to important tax information and services.
If you do not already have a MyGov account, the first step is to create one. Navigate to the MyGov website and click on 'Create Account' located at the top right corner. You will be prompted to continue with your email address. After entering your email, an OTP (One-Time Password) will be sent to you, which you must enter to proceed. Next, provide your mobile number, and another OTP will be sent for verification. Additionally, you will need to answer a security question before moving on.
Once you have successfully logged into your MyGov account, navigate to your profile. Click on the profile option and then select 'Link Services.' Here, you will find the option for the Australian Taxation Office. Click on the link button next to it and agree to the terms presented.
After agreeing to the terms, you will be directed to a new page. Click on 'Change Sign-in Options' and enter the password you used to sign in to your MyGov account. This step is crucial for ensuring your identity is verified.
On the next page, you will need to provide personal details such as your name, date of birth, tax file number, and address. This information is necessary for the ATO to verify your identity.
For the verification process, do not use any of the listed options. Instead, select the option to verify using a linking code. This code can be obtained by contacting ATO customer care. You will need to call the number displayed on the screen and be prepared for potential wait times to connect with an agent. Remember that ATO customer care operates from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday.
When you reach an ATO customer care agent, be ready to provide details such as your name, date of birth, phone number, tax file number, superannuation fund name, and passport information. The agent will then provide you with the linking code that you need to enter in the designated field.
After entering the linking code, click 'Submit.' If all information is correct, your MyGov account will now be successfully linked to the ATO. This connection allows you to manage your tax affairs more efficiently and access important services provided by the ATO.
Q: What is the purpose of linking MyGov to ATO?
A: Linking your MyGov account to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is essential for managing your tax affairs in Australia and accessing important tax information and services.
Q: How do I create a MyGov account?
A: To create a MyGov account, visit the MyGov website, click on 'Create Account,' enter your email address, and follow the prompts to verify your email and mobile number, and answer a security question.
Q: How do I access my profile on MyGov?
A: After logging into your MyGov account, navigate to your profile, click on the profile option, and select 'Link Services' to find the option for the Australian Taxation Office.
Q: What should I do to change my sign-in options?
A: To change your sign-in options, click on 'Change Sign-in Options' after agreeing to the terms and enter the password you used to sign in to your MyGov account.
Q: What personal details do I need to provide?
A: You will need to provide your name, date of birth, tax file number, and address for the ATO to verify your identity.
Q: How do I obtain a linking code?
A: To obtain a linking code, contact ATO customer care by calling the number displayed on the screen. Be prepared for potential wait times.
Q: What information do I need to provide during the verification process?
A: During the verification process, provide your name, date of birth, phone number, tax file number, superannuation fund name, and passport information to the ATO customer care agent.
Q: How do I finalize the link between MyGov and ATO?
A: After entering the linking code provided by the ATO agent, click 'Submit.' If all information is correct, your MyGov account will be successfully linked to the ATO.