How to Link Your MyGov Account to ATO Services
Linking your myGov account to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is a crucial step you need to take to manage your taxes faster, easier, and more accurately—especially if you’re planning to claim your Tax Return or superannuation later.
Here’s the simple step-by-step to get it done. No fluff—just what you need.
What You’ll Need 🛠️
Before you get started, make sure you’ve got these ready:
✅ myGov Account – If you don’t have one yet, create your myGov account here.
✅ TFN (Tax File Number) – You’ll find this on your Tax Notice of Assessment or on documents from your employer.
✅ Your first Australian address – The one you used when registering for your TFN (for identity verification).
✅ Phone – You’ll get an SMS during the process, so make sure you’ve got a phone handy.
Step-by-Step: Link Your myGov to the ATO
1️⃣ Get Ready
Grab all the info listed above and find a quiet spot—you’ll need to make a call to the ATO to request a special code.
2️⃣ Call the ATO to Request Your Link Code
Here’s who to call, depending on where you are:
- 📞 From Australia (English): 13 28 61
- 📞 Interpreter line (Recommended for support in another language): 13 14 50
- 🌏 From overseas (Non-English): +61 3 9268 8332
- 🌏 From overseas (myGov issues): +61 2 6216 3444
Basically you can tell the operator something along the lines of: “I’d like to link my myGov account to ATO services and need a Link Code.”
They’ll ask you a few questions to confirm your identity (like your TFN, date of birth, and first registered address in Australia).
Once verified, they’ll send you a one-time Link Code via SMS—it’s valid for 24 hours.
3️⃣ Link It Up
Now that you’ve got the code, here’s what to do:
- Log into your myGov account.
Click on “My Account” (top right corner) and select “Linked Services.”
Find ATO and select “Link.”
Follow the prompts on-screen to complete the process. You’ll be asked to confirm your identity, verify you own the account, and agree to share your info with the ATO so everything gets linked up properly.
💡 Pro Tax Tip: When entering your personal information such as your name and address, ensure it matches exactly with what the ATO has on file.
Once arrive in this section, enter the code provided by the ATO officer:
Once completed, you’ll receive a confirmation email letting you know the link was successful. And that’s it, you’ve officially connected your myGov account to ATO services.
Having Trouble Logging in from Overseas? 🌍
A common issue for travelers is being locked out of their myGov because the SMS code goes to an old Australian number.
💡 Pro Tax Tip: To avoid this, download the myGov Code Generator App before you leave Australia. It works even without mobile service and acts as your second login factor.
But if you’re already overseas and didn’t set it up—don’t worry! You still have options:
📌 You can create a brand new myGov account and link it to the ATO again.
📞 To do this, you’ll need to call the ATO and request to link the new account. We recommend using an international calling service like Skype to save on costs.
⚠️ It’s important to have your personal details ready during the call, and in some cases, both the old and new accounts will need to be verified and linked.
Still locked out? Contact us at ProTax. We help clients around the world regain access to their myGov and ATO accounts so they can manage their tax returns and super claims.