Do i need a tax file number to work in Melbourne? (1 Viewer)

[dawilster]

Hi,
I'm 17 and thinking about applying for a job in my local area, i'm just curious do I need a tax file number in order to work casually, i'm thinking of applying at Kmart and big w.

Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks a lot

 

[emiliieee]

Tax file number essentials

 

[russianROULETTE]

i'm 18 and only got a tax file number early this year, but i'm pretty sure i was supposed to have got one ages ago. even if you don't make enough to pay tax you just have to file an exemption. that being said, i didnt get arrested or anything so im sure you'll be fine.

 

[babikakez]

get one anyway, its not a painless exercise.

 

[emiliieee]

dont you need one anyways no matter where youre working?

edit; didnt school give you like a pamphlet thingy for your register and have it down for you?

 

[iMatthew]

Yes, you MUST have a TFN to work, no exeptions. You will be taxed something like 3/4 of your pay until you get one (you get it back at the end of financial year).

 

[babikakez]

dont you need one anyways no matter where youre working?

edit; didnt school give you like a pamphlet thingy for your register and have it down for you?

Yeah, if you do it through school you don't need to send off any paperwork, I didn't apply through school and I had to send off shitloads.