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Money, tax & super

Tax returns, tax file numbers, superannuation, HECS-HELP, GST and ABNs — what you owe, what you are owed, and when.

How superannuation works in AustraliaYour employer must pay 12 per cent of your ordinary earnings into a fund you choose. This explains who gets it, how to pick a fund…9 minverified 2026-07-30
How to get a tax file number in AustraliaA tax file number is free, permanent and issued by the ATO. Applying takes about twenty minutes online, and the number arrives wit…8 minverified 2026-07-30
How to get an ABN and when you need oneAn ABN is free and takes minutes, but having one does not make you a contractor. Sham contracting — being told to get an ABN for w…9 minverified 2026-07-30
How to lodge your Australian tax returnThe Australian tax year ends 30 June and returns are due by 31 October if you lodge yourself. This covers who must lodge, how myTa…9 minverified 2026-07-30
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