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Australian Tax File Number
Arranging a tax file number is one of the first things you will need to arrange before you start working in Australia. Most employers will require you to provide them with an Australian tax file number before you start work. If you work without a tax file number you could end up paying more tax than necessary. Once you have a tax file number, you will be taxed at the much lower rate (29%).
Obtaining your Australian tax file number is a simple process. You will need to visit the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), you will be required to produce a current form of identification. i.e. Passport, driving licence.
You can sort out your tax file number before you leave home, giving you one less thing to do once you reach Australia. When applying for your tax file number online, the tax file registration system will then compare your details with those which are held on the DIMIA systems (from your working holiday visa application). However your tax file number will not be issued until you enter Australian due to government policies.
To apply for a Tax file number online:
http://iar.ato.gov.au/iarweb/default.aspx?pid=4&sid=1&outcome=1
Australian Taxation Office website.
http://www.ato.gov.au/
Tax Returns/Rebates
Once you hold a valid WHV and a Australian address you can apply for a Tax file number at the Australian Taxation offices website, (www.ato.gov.au). The Australian financial year ends on the 30 June, You will need to complete a Tax return, it's worth doing as you can usually get some of the tax refunded. The Australian Tax system is more complicated than back home, so it can be worth paying an accountant to return your forms for you. This usually cost around $120-150 (£50-£60) but often they are able to get you are much greater rebate.
You will be able to find an accountant in any major city in Australia, and they will continue with your claim even after you have left the country.
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