Managing your tax and superannuation on the go

To manage your tax and super on the go the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) have created an app that you can download and install on your mobile device.

Download the ATO app

The app is free to download and use and is a simple and easy way you can access and manage your tax and super on the go.

For individuals or sole traders, quickly access your personal tax and super information in one place, including some helpful features and tools you can use.

Using the ATO app

The app has a range of features and tools to ensure you keep on top of your tax and super.  To personalise the app and take advantage of all of its features just link it to your myGOV account.

Quick Login

You can set up a log in using your mobile device’s security, such as face and fingerprint recognition to access your account quickly.  You will need to have a myGov account linked to the ATO to access this feature.

Your tax return for 2021-22

Follow your tax return from start to finish.  You can easily:

• Check pre-fill information received from third parties to ensure you’re ready to have your tax return prepared and lodged by your tax agent
• View options available to prepare and lodge
• Check the progress of your return
• View the outcome of your return
• Download and view your notice of assessment.

myDeductions

The myDeductions tool can assist you to keep and organise your tax records.

Throughout the year you can capture information on the go.  Once you finalise your records for your tax return you can either email your data to our office or upload your data to pre-fill your tax return.

Super

Keep track of your super securely and easily using the app.

You can:

• View a list of all your super accounts, including accounts you are unaware of or any lost super
• Explore account balances and view super information and actions that are personalised to your circumstances
• Access ATO online to consolidate eligible accounts

Key dates for lodgments and payments

View when your lodgments and payments are due and action them in ATO online.

View your tax accounts

This includes Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) and activity statement accounts.  Access transactions quickly, payment plan details and make payments in ATO online.

Employment income and super

View the details your employer reports to us, including the date they report the information.  Such as your income, tax withheld and super contributions.

My personal details

Find your tax file number easily and access ATO Online to keep your key personal and business details up to date.

Registered agent details

You can check our registered agent details and communication preferences.

Tax withheld calculator

Calculate how much tax should be withheld from salary or wages using the Tax withheld calculator.

ABN lookup tool

Search for a business’s ABN and view other public information about the business.  For example, you can check that the business you’re purchasing goods from is registered for GST so you can claim GST credits.

Business performance check

Use the business performance check tool to compare the performance of your business to other small businesses in the same industry.

Refer to the ATO website for more information on the ATO app and how to download the app to your mobile device.

Source: www.ato.gov.au