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27 Oct 2023

Firstly, when I attempt to enter the ATO app it tells me that my ‘digital identity does not meet the required credential strength’ and to follow the instructions from my identity provider.


However, when I log into MyGovID it says that my identity is ‘strong’ and doesn’t given me an option to make it any stronger.


Secondly, I have heard from friends that to lodge your tax return for the first time you need to call ATO to connect your bank account to ATO. However, when I attempt to call the individual helpline - the numbered options for ‘reason for calling’ do not include lodging tax return for the first time so I can’t get through to the ATO.


I feel like it’s impossible to get my tax return even though I know that I should be able to… please help!!

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RileyATO(Community Moderator)Community Moderator
27 Oct 2023

Hi @esther.chaney12,


Let’s get this sorted out!


Firstly, you don’t need to call us to connect your bank account. You can do this online when you lodge your return.


Do you have your myGov (not myGovID) linked to your ATO Online account?


If that’s linked, you can access ATO Online. You'll find that listed under your linked services in myGov.


From ATO Online you can lodge using myTax by hitting the 'prepare' button.


Check our info on how to lodge online, it has how-to videos to help you.


Let us know if you have more Q’s.


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RileyATO(Community Moderator)Community Moderator
27 Oct 2023

Hi @esther.chaney12,


Let’s get this sorted out!


Firstly, you don’t need to call us to connect your bank account. You can do this online when you lodge your return.


Do you have your myGov (not myGovID) linked to your ATO Online account?


If that’s linked, you can access ATO Online. You'll find that listed under your linked services in myGov.


From ATO Online you can lodge using myTax by hitting the 'prepare' button.


Check our info on how to lodge online, it has how-to videos to help you.


Let us know if you have more Q’s.


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