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Australian Taxation Office

Track your refund in real-time, record work expenses with GPS, and manage your superannuation with secure, biometric access anytime, anywhere.

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Key Figures

Downloads

2M+

User Rating

2.8/5

Total Ratings

1K+

Publisher

Australian Taxation Office

Tax Management, Reimagined for Your Pocket

From tracking work expenses to monitoring your retirement savings, the ATO app puts you in total control of your financial obligations with ease and security.

Effortless Expense Tracking

Stop losing receipts. Use myDeductions to snap photos of work expenses and log GPS work trips automatically for a seamless tax time.

Live Financial Dashboard

Stay informed with real-time updates on your tax return progress, superannuation balances, and upcoming lodgment due dates.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Australian Taxation Office

What is the purpose of the ATO app?

The ATO app allows users to manage their tax and super affairs on the go, making the process simple and easy.

Does the ATO app allow me to track my tax return?

Yes, the ATO app allows you to follow your 2024-25 tax return from start to finish, including checking prefill information and tracking its progress.

How do I access a personalised experience in the ATO app?

You need a myGov account linked to the ATO and a registered device with an Australian mobile number and email address to access a personalised experience.

Can I use Face ID or fingerprint recognition for quick login in the ATO app?

Yes, the ATO app supports quick login using your device’s security features like face and fingerprint recognition.

What is myDeductions in the ATO app?

myDeductions is a tool within the ATO app that helps employees and sole traders record work expenses and allows sole traders to record income. You can upload these records to your tax return.

Does the ATO app provide information on my super balance?

Yes, the ATO app provides an overview of your super balance and accounts, helping you see your super funds and their details.

Can I view my employment income using the ATO app?

Yes, the ATO app allows you to view your employment income and superannuation contributions required from your employers.

Does the ATO app send usage data?

Yes, the ATO app can automatically send usage data to improve the app. This data does not identify you, and you can disable it in the app’s settings.

Does the myDeductions tool use GPS in the ATO app?

Yes, GPS can be used to record trips in myDeductions. For this feature, the app needs access to your device location.

Can I see overdue lodgments in the ATO app?

Yes, the ATO app allows you to view in real-time when lodgments and payments are due. It highlights lodgments that require action.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

Australian Taxation Office - Dashboard of the Australian Taxation Office mobile app showing personal tax and superannuation status — Dashboard of the Australian Taxation Office mobile app showing personal tax and superannuation status

Australian Taxation Office - Secure login screen with Face ID enabled on the ATO mobile app — Secure login screen with Face ID enabled on the ATO mobile app

Australian Taxation Office - Screenshot of the ATO app showing a successfully lodged tax return with processing status and estimated refund — Screenshot of the ATO app showing a successfully lodged tax return with processing status and estimated refund

Australian Taxation Office - Screenshot of the Australian Taxation Office app showing due lodgments and current payment status. — Screenshot of the Australian Taxation Office app showing due lodgments and current payment status.

Australian Taxation Office - A smartphone screen displaying the ATO app showing a superannuation balance of over eighty-seven thousand dollars and a list of super funds. — A smartphone screen displaying the ATO app showing a superannuation balance of over eighty-seven thousand dollars and a list of super funds.

Australian Taxation Office - A mobile screen from the Australian Taxation Office app showing gross reported employment income and tax withheld details for the financial year. — A mobile screen from the Australian Taxation Office app showing gross reported employment income and tax withheld details for the financial year.

Australian Taxation Office - Australian Taxation Office app myDeductions tool showing business income and expense summaries — Australian Taxation Office app myDeductions tool showing business income and expense summaries

Australian Taxation Office - A mobile app screen titled Messages displaying security alerts from the Australian Taxation Office. — A mobile app screen titled Messages displaying security alerts from the Australian Taxation Office.

Description

The ATO app allows you to manage your tax and super affairs on the go – making tax simple & easy. For a personalised tax and super experience, you will need: - a myGov account linked to the ATO - to register your device by providing and verifying an Australian mobile number and an email address. With the ATO app, you can: - follow your 2024-25 tax return from start to finish, including checking prefill information, tracking the progress of your return and its outcome - view in real-time when lodgments and payments are due, and seamlessly action them via our online services - set up quick login using your device’s security features like face and fingerprint recognition - view messages in real-time when important changes are made to your ATO record, and lock it to keep it safe - view your tax accounts, with links to our online services to view transactions, create payment plans or pay - see an overview of your super balance and accounts - view your employment income and superannuation contributions required from your employers - check your personal, business (sole traders only) and registered agent’s details - access our most popular tools. Our most popular tools include: - myDeductions: record your work expenses as an employee or sole trader. Sole traders can also record income. At tax time you can easily upload your myDeductions records to your tax return or email a copy to your tax agent. - Tax withheld calculator: calculate the amount of tax to withhold from salary and wage payments. - ABN Lookup: search for an Australian business number (ABN). - Business performance check: compare your business with similar businesses in your industry using the latest Small business benchmarks. The ATO app can automatically send usage data to help improve the app. The data we collect doesn’t identify you and you can choose to turn this off at any time in your app’s settings. GPS can be used to record trips in myDeductions. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. To record a trip in myDeductions using the GPS option, the app needs access to your device location. Find out more at www.ato.gov.au/app