Been working for 6 months without a tfn and have paid a huge amount of tax wondering how to get the return
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Hi @RyanGrace,
Do you have a TFN?
If so, please complete a TFN declaration and let your employer know the correct amount to withhold from your pay.
If not, it's free to apply for one.
You can lodge a tax return without a TFN. You'll need to complete a paper form and write on the front you don't have a TFN.
Keep in mind, if you don't provide a TFN we'll withhold tax at the highest rate.
Check out the information on our web site that talks about how to apply for a TFN and how to lodge your return.
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Hi @RyanGrace,
Do you have a TFN?
If so, please complete a TFN declaration and let your employer know the correct amount to withhold from your pay.
If not, it's free to apply for one.
You can lodge a tax return without a TFN. You'll need to complete a paper form and write on the front you don't have a TFN.
Keep in mind, if you don't provide a TFN we'll withhold tax at the highest rate.
Check out the information on our web site that talks about how to apply for a TFN and how to lodge your return.
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