Be Careful with your Tax File Number

The ATO is reminding taxpayers to keep their Tax File Number secure.

People are increasingly being asked to provide their TFN when it isn't needed. Watch out for bogus job advertisements that ask for your personal details including your TFN. It does not have to be provided to potential employers.

Only certain people can ask for your TFN, the most common being:

• the Tax Office when discussing your tax records
• your employer once you have started work
• your bank or other financial institution
• your tax agent
• Centrelink, and
• your superannuation fund.

To read the full ATO media release along with tips for keeping your TFN safe, see here.

Office Closed 6th - 13th April

Please note that our office will be closed from Sunday 6 April until Sunday 13 April. Clients who wish to speak with Alan are welcome to try reaching him on his mobile phone.

If you don't get through (we are staying in an area with little reception) please leave a message on the mobile and Alan will call you back as soon as he can.

Alternatively, voice messages left on the office answering machine will be followed up on the 13th when we return. Thank you for your understanding.