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  • 06-01-2010 7:03pm
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    paidi09
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭


    Hi all. Im arriving into Sydney next week (the 15th)on a whv. I have a possibility of some short term work starting straight after. Had left applying for my tax file no. until I arrived as apparently its the most straight forward way. Just wondering is there any problem commencing work without one? I could put in the application on the day I arrive.

    Also is it possible to open a bank account without a permanent address? and which one(s) are the best, most branches etc??

    cheers


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    eringobragh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,668 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    paidi09 wrote: »
    Hi all. Im arriving into Sydney next week (the 15th)on a whv. I have a possibility of some short term work starting straight after. Had left applying for my tax file no. until I arrived as apparently its the most straight forward way. Just wondering is there any problem commencing work without one? I could put in the application on the day I arrive.

    cheers

    No there shouldn't be a problem only issue is you taxed at the high rate without your TFN

    Apply as soon as you arrive: http://ato.gov.au
    paidi09 wrote: »

    Also is it possible to open a bank account without a permanent address? and which one(s) are the best, most branches etc??

    cheers

    Yes it sure is, I think Westpac and Commonwealth offer this service and you just go in and produce your '100points ID' on arrival i.e passport /DL ,etc. I'd imagine some of the other banks should offer this service as well i.e ANZ, NAB

    Just be aware that most banks over here take $5 a month for the privilege of earning interest on YOUR money, as well as other wacky fees like $35 overdraft charges for overdrawing by $2 (even though you never applied for an overdraft)


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    paidi09
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭paidi09


    thanks for that eringobragh:D


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    kazza90210
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    Another quick question about the tax file number, i have mine but I put myself down as a non resident but apparently i should have put down resident for tax?!?! Im not sure if this is true and how to i change if it is?


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    eringobragh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,668 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    kazza90210 wrote: »
    Another quick question about the tax file number, i have mine but I put myself down as a non resident but apparently i should have put down resident for tax?!?! Im not sure if this is true and how to i change if it is?

    How long are you in the country? If it's less then 6 months DO NOT put yourself as a resident for tax purposes. That goes for any job you get. You'll ****up your Tax refund otherwise!


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    paidi09
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭paidi09


    eringobragh wrote: »
    How long are you in the country? If it's less then 6 months DO NOT put yourself as a resident for tax purposes. That goes for any job you get. You'll ****up your Tax refund otherwise!

    what about a 12month whv stay. should you still put yourself as a non-resident?

    Ive heard very varying reports about the amount of tax different people have been able to claim back on leaving the counrty. some end up with a lot less than they thought they should? would this be why?


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    kazza90210
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    I will be here for a year but only working for 6 months, tried to ring the tax office but there busy and wont answer!


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    eringobragh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,668 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    paidi09 wrote: »
    what about a 12month whv stay. should you still put yourself as a non-resident?

    Ive heard very varying reports about the amount of tax different people have been able to claim back on leaving the counrty. some end up with a lot less than they thought they should? would this be why?

    Well I'd no choice as I wasn't here 6 months for the 2 jobs I've been working at. You can avail of the Resident for Tax Purposes and the Tax free threshold ONLY if you've been in the country over 6 months.


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