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ttinmktg(Newbie)Newbie
23 Jan 2025

Hello,


I need some advice regarding my TFN form and name details. My new employer asked me to complete the TFN form, and for context, let’s say my full name is "Fen Yan James BROWN" (this is just an example). In this example, my first given names are "Fen Yan James," and my last name is "BROWN." However, in their system, only "James" has been recorded as my first given name, and "BROWN" as my last name.


The TFN number itself is correct, but the same name detail has also been applied to my super account (which is their nominated fund). Their system only allows employees to update their name details after their official start date. I’ve tried reaching out to the employer, but it seems their team is currently on leave.


Since "James" is legally part of the first name in this example, would it be okay to wait until after my start date to fix this? Or is this an urgent issue that needs immediate attention?

I’d appreciate your insights—thank you!

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26 Jan 2025

Hi @ttinmktg,


Well, seeing as everything is linked to your TFN, it'll depend on whether they have a different name in their systems (the ATO).


As sometimes, they won't accept things for people with names different to what's in their systems, they may advise you can't work under that name.


It's not life threatening, so not urgent, but should be sorted out as soon as possible, for your own ease of working and having tax and super paid correctly for you.


Possibly even contact the superfund to change your name with them yourself, then lodge your name change with your employer when they allow it. 🍀

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26 Jan 2025

Hi @ttinmktg,


Well, seeing as everything is linked to your TFN, it'll depend on whether they have a different name in their systems (the ATO).


As sometimes, they won't accept things for people with names different to what's in their systems, they may advise you can't work under that name.


It's not life threatening, so not urgent, but should be sorted out as soon as possible, for your own ease of working and having tax and super paid correctly for you.


Possibly even contact the superfund to change your name with them yourself, then lodge your name change with your employer when they allow it. 🍀

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