There are many ways to change your details but you need to update details in case the change of address details might be given incorrectly.
If your details have changed
If taxpayers want to change or update their details, taxpayers can use ATO online services and update their details there and it’s the quickest way to update the details. Taxpayers just need to link a myGov account to the ATO.
By linking you myGov account to ATO services, you can update number of details below:
- Contact details
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Residential address
- Financial institution details
It is necessary to keep your records correctly and whenever you lodge your returns you can check your details as well as update your details for the future lodgments 2020-2021.
If your details are incorrect, you need to update it for 2020-2021
If you feel like you’re one of the details are incorrect by ATO, you can call ATO and provide your identity over the phone, ATO will be able to update your records.
ATO will ask basic questions like your full name, Date of birth and any security question.
If you are not able to talk with ATO over the phone, you can contact us as we are registered tax agents and we will help you to update your details as well.
Sometimes ATO will ask more security questions to verify that you are the same person to talk to ATO.
If you suspect your identity has been stolen
If you believe that your identity is stolen by someone else, you can report to ATO and ATO will do investigation through their end.
For more information on online tax return 2021, Tax Return 2021, myGov 2021, myTax 2021 or any other tax related matter, please call our professional accountant on 1300 768 284 or you can email us at enquiry@taxrefundonspot.com.au
