As I understand I have to keep records and documents relating to any income or deductions that are assessable by the ATO. However, I can't find information on the requirements for foreign documents that are written in other languages. If ATO were to request substantiation and the supporting documentation, is the taxpayer responsible for translations or is this done by the ATO?
The taxpayer is responsible. I'm pretty sure the ATO does not have a linguistics department.
The taxpayer is responsible. I'm pretty sure the ATO does not have a linguistics department.
Hi @Currumbin,
@TaxedoMask is correct. If documents need to be sent to us that have initially been provided in a foreign language, then it's the taxpayers responsibility to have the documents translated into English by an approved translation service and certified by the service.
Although this page on our website relates to identity documents, the same concept applies to all documents if they're in a language other than English.
I hope this helps.
RachATO
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