Australian Taxation Office

The ATO app puts tax and super help in your hand, making it easier for you to conduct your tax and super affairs on the go.

The app has many features. You can:

- record and manage expenses and trips, relating to your work as an employee, your business as a sole trader or other general expenses. Sole traders can also record income.

- upload your myDeductions records to your tax return at tax time or email a copy to your tax agent

- enrol your voiceprint with the ATO. You can then use this to verify your identity when you call us or to log in to our online services for individuals via the app

Australian Taxation Office App

The Australian Taxation Office app, also known as the ATO app, is a versatile tool designed for both individuals and businesses to manage various tax-related duties with ease. This app is tailored to provide useful features for managing tax and superannuation affairs in Australia.

Core Features:

• Tax Withholding Calculator: Quickly calculate the tax that needs to be withheld from salaries and wages ?.
• ABN Lookup: Search for and verify an Australian Business Number (ABN) with ease ?.
• Important Dates Tracker: Stay on top of key tax dates, and set reminders for your tax and super obligations ?️.
• Business Performance Check: Utilize the Small Business Benchmarks to measure your business against peers in the industry ?.
• Additional Tools: Access a variety of tools and calculators to simplify tax duties ?.

Pros:

• Convenience: All major tax functions are accessible in one integrated app, eliminating the need for multiple tools ?.
• Efficiency: Save time with features like quick ABN searches and the ability to track important tax dates ?.
• Comparative Analysis: The business performance tools offer valuable insights by comparing your business metrics to industry standards ?.
• Device Integration: GPS functionality is available for myDeduction to record trips, making deduction tracking simpler (note the impact on battery life) ?.
• Privacy Option: Users have the option to disable the automatic usage data sending, ensuring data privacy ?️.

Cons:

• Battery Usage: GPS features can dramatically decrease the device's battery life if not managed correctly ?.
• No Tax Affairs Discussion: The app cannot be used for personal tax affair discussions, requiring alternative means of communication for such matters ?.
• Data Use: Some users may be concerned about sharing usage data, although this feature can be turned off ⚠️.
• Functionality Limitations: While it offers a range of tools, complex tax issues may require professional advice or additional resources ?.
• User Interface: Depending on user experience, the interface may have a learning curve for new users ?.

Price: The ATO app is a free service offered to the public, enabling efficient tax and superannuation management without any cost ?.

Should you have questions or need to provide feedback regarding the ATO app, the customer support team can be contacted at ATO support. However, please note they cannot handle personal tax affairs through this channel.