Linking myGov to the ATO: Essential Information

Discover the necessary information required to connect your myGov account with ATO online services.

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Connecting to ATO online services

In order to establish a connection between your myGov account and our services, you must provide responses to two queries related to your tax record. This content outlines the specific information you need and where you can locate it.

Bank account particulars

You have the option to use either of the following bank accounts:

• The account where you receive your income tax refund
• An account that has accrued interest within the past two years.

The bank account details required are as follows:

• BSB number (without spaces or symbols)
• Account number (without spaces).

Typically, you can access this information by logging in to your bank's mobile app, web account, or by referring to your bank statement.

If you have filed your tax return through a tax agent, it is possible that their bank account details are registered on your ATO record.

If you are unable to provide bank account information, select an alternative question.

PAYG payment summary

Use a pay as you go (PAYG) payment summary issued within the last two years.

You will need to input your gross income in whole dollars. Do not include cents, spaces, '$' or symbols.

If you do not have a copy of your summary or are unaware of your gross income, select a different question.

Centrelink payment summary

Make use of a Centrelink payment summary issued in the last two years.

You will need to provide your taxable income in whole dollars. Do not include cents, spaces, '$' or symbols. If your taxable income is zero, this question is not applicable.

These details can be found on the annual statement provided by Centrelink.

If your myGov account is linked to Centrelink, you can sign in and access the information online.

If you do not possess a copy or are uncertain about your taxable income, select a different question.

Notice of assessment

Utilize a notice of assessment (NOA) issued within the past five years.

You will need to provide the following:

• Date of issue - enter the date in the format 'dd/mm/yyyy'
• Our reference number - without any spaces.

These details can be located in the top right-hand corner of your NOA.

If you do not have a copy, select a different question.

Super account particulars

Provide a super account statement from the last five years.

You will need the following details:

• Member account number (up to 16 characters)
• Super fund's Australian business number (ABN).

You can also find this information on:

• An email or letter from your fund
• A membership card.

If the super fund's ABN is not listed on any of these items or multiple ABNs are provided, you can search for them at Super Fund LookupExternal Link.

If there have been no contributions made to your super account in the past 12 months, your account may be inactive. In this case, select another super account or choose a different question.

Dividend statement

Use a dividend statement from the last two years.

You will need your investment reference number. Include all numbers without any spaces.

If you do not possess a dividend statement, you may find these details in an email or letter from your investment institution. If you do not have access to this information, select a different question.

Dealing with Errors and Problems

Should you come across an error message or encounter any issues while inputting the aforementioned details, we recommend referring to our Help and Support for Individual Online Services.

In the event that you attempt to respond to two inquiries but lack the necessary information to establish a connection, an option to obtain a linking code will become available. In order to receive a unique linking code, you will need to contact us by phone. We will then proceed to verify your identity by posing questions. This measure is implemented to ensure the security of your account and protect your privacy.

Discover the necessary information required to establish a link between your myGov account and ATO online services.