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PriyaSelvaraj
MYOB Moderator
9 months ago

What if an employee doesn't have a Tax file number?

If you don't have an employee's Tax file number (TFN), use the applicable number from these provided by the ATO. If you need more information or you're not sure what to choose, check with the ATO.

Use this TFN
For this scenario
111 111 111

New payee has not made a TFN Declaration, but 28 days have not passed.

333 333 333 Payee is under 18 years of age and earnings don't exceed $350 per week, $700 per fortnight, or $1,517 per month.
444 444 444 Payee is an Australian Government pensioner payee.
000 000 000 Payee chooses not to quote a TFN and has not claimed an exemption from quoting a TFN or does not fit into any of the above categories.