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Oz equivalent of a PPS number?

lucymoomoo · 2009-08-09 09:59:23

Hi, Heading to Oz on sat on a WHV, and was just wondering do i need to get the equivalent of a PPS/Social Security number? If so, how do i go about it? Only entered my head now, been googling away but can't find anything cos i'm not really sure what to look for! :) Thanks, Lucy :P

09-08-2009 10:59AM

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lucymoomoo

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Hi,

Heading to Oz on sat on a WHV, and was just wondering do i need to get the equivalent of a PPS/Social Security number?

If so, how do i go about it? Only entered my head now, been googling away but can't find anything cos i'm not really sure what to look for!

Thanks,
Lucy :P

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#2 09-08-2009 12:45PM

Xavi6

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It's called a Tax File Number (TFN) and you can apply for it at your local tax office when you get here.

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#3 09-08-2009 12:50PM

esharknz

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https://iar.ato.gov.au/iarweb/default.aspx?pid=4&sid=1&outcome=1

I think you should be able to apply online as the holder of a working holiday visa.

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