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Understanding Tax in Australia – Your Guide to Getting Started

New to Australia or just started working?

Navigating taxes can feel overwhelming, especially if English isn’t your first language. That’s why the Australian Taxation Office has created a clear, helpful guide that breaks down the essentials of how tax works here.

This resource is perfect for international students, new migrants, and anyone beginning their working life in Australia. It explains what a Tax File Number (TFN) is, why you need one, how tax is deducted from your income, and how to lodge your first tax return.

Why this matters:

Avoid paying too much tax

Understand your rights and responsibilities

Learn about superannuation and claiming deductions



Download the full “Tax in Australia: What You Need to Know” guide here and take control of your financial wellbeing.

 

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Download the full “Tax in Australia: What You Need to Know” guide here and take control of your financial wellbeing.