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AU ATO Application Guide

Claim your
AU refund
via myGov

From creating a myGov account to lodging your Tax Return and claiming Superannuation DASP. Follow the screenshots and complete it in 45 minutes.

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Tax return time
45 min
Including account setup
Until refund received
2 weeks
After online lodgement
DASP processing
4โ€“6 weeks
After Super refund application
Things you need
3 things
TFN ยท Passport ยท Payslips
01
Preparation
Document check
02
myGov account
Create & link ATO
03
Tax Return
Lodge income
04
Refund account
Register bank
05
Super DASP
Separate claim
Step 01
Preparation: Document checklist
Prepare these items before starting so you don't have to stop halfway.
TFN (Tax File Number) โ€” 9 digits
Passport or Australian driver licence
Payment Summary (PAYG Summary) from all employers
Australian bank account (or Wise AU virtual account)
Email address (for myGov account)
Australian arrival and departure dates
Super Fund name & account number (for DASP claim)
Don't have a TFN?
Apply free at ato.gov.au โ†’ Apply for a TFN. Takes 28 days. You can still lodge without a TFN but processing may be slower.
ATO ๊ณต์‹ ์‚ฌ์ดํŠธ โ€” ato.gov.au ํ™ˆํŽ˜์ด์ง€

Payment Summary is also available under myGov โ†’ ATO โ†’ Employment.

Step 02
myGov account & ATO link
Create an account at my.gov.au and link ATO to be able to lodge your Tax Return.
1
Go to my.gov.au โ†’ Create account
my.gov.au โ†’ Click 'Create a myGov account'. Enter email and confirm verification code.
2
Link ATO service
myGov login โ†’ 'Link a service' โ†’ 'Australian Taxation Office'.
โ†’ Identity verified with TFN, passport, date of birth
3
Confirm link
Confirm the ATO icon appears on your myGov dashboard. Click it to go to ATO Online Services.
myGov ๋กœ๊ทธ์ธ ํ™”๋ฉด โ€” Sign in to myGovmyGov ๊ณ„์ • ์ƒ์„ฑ ํ™”๋ฉด โ€” Create a myGov account
Step 03
Tax Return lodge & submit
myGov โ†’ ATO โ†’ Tax โ†’ Lodgements โ†’ Income tax. Select tax year and enter income.
1
Select tax year
AU tax year runs 1 July to 30 June. e.g. Jul 2024โ€“Jun 2025 = FY2024-25.
2
Check employment income
ATO pre-fills Payment Summary data from your employer. Review and edit if needed.
โ†’ Pre-fill data is loaded automatically
3
Enter deductions (if any)
Work-related expenses, uniforms, travel etc. Most working holiday makers have none.
4
Review and lodge
Review all details then click 'Lodge'. Estimated refund appears immediately.
โ†’ Check refund amount then proceed to Step 4
myTax ์†Œ๋“ ์‹ ๊ณ  ํ™”๋ฉด โ€” Lodge your tax return online with myTax
AU financial year reference
FY2024-251 Jul 2024 โ€“ 30 Jun 2025
FY2023-241 Jul 2023 โ€“ 30 Jun 2024
FY2022-231 Jul 2022 โ€“ 30 Jun 2023
Lodgement deadline
Personal Tax Return deadline is 31 October each year. Tax agents can extend to May the following year.
Step 04
Register refund account
Register your bank account after lodging your Tax Return.
1
Check refund amount
After lodging, check the refund amount under 'Tax Return: Lodged' status.
2
Register bank account
ATO Online โ†’ My Profile โ†’ Financial Institution Details โ†’ Add bank account.
โ†’ Wise AU virtual account recommended (BSB + account number)
3
Receive within 2 weeks
ATO deposits to your registered account within 2 weeks after processing. SMS notification sent.
ATO Online โ†’ My Profile โ†’ Financial Institution Details
We recommend Wise
A Wise AU virtual account (with BSB) lets you receive your refund like a local AU account, then convert to your home currency at low fees.
Refund timeline
Lodged
Day 0
ATO confirmation email
ATO processing
1 week
Internal review
Approved
1โ€“2 weeks
SMS notification
Deposited
Within 2 weeks
AUD to your account
Step 05 โ€” Separate application required
Superannuation DASP Refund

Must be applied for separately from your Tax Return. Available after leaving Australia and visa expiry. Unclaimed Super goes to ATO.

01 โ€” Check eligibility
DASP eligibility
Worked in Australia on a temporary visa (including WHV) and have permanently departed or visa has expired or been cancelled.
02 โ€” Find your Super
Locate Super Fund
myGov โ†’ ATO โ†’ Super tab to see all Super accounts and balances. You may have multiple funds.
03 โ€” Apply DASP
ATO DASP portal
Apply at ato.gov.au/dasp or contact each Super Fund directly. Processing time 4โ€“6 weeks.
Example โ€” annual income $45,000
AUD 1,686
Super accumulated $4,818 ร— after 65% DASP withholding
Super contribution rate (2024-25)11.5%
$45,000 income accumulationAUD 4,818 (example)
DASP withholding tax65%
You receive (35%)AUD ~1,686
65% rate โ€” but still claim it
65% is withheld as tax on DASP refunds, so you receive about 35% of your total Super. But if you don't claim it, it stays with the ATO โ€” always apply.

Calculate your refund before you apply

Enter income and withheld tax to instantly see Tax Return + Super DASP estimate in AUD and your local currency.

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NOTICEThis site provides general information only and is not tax or legal advice.
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