Free step-by-step guide — get the linking code, connect your accounts, and speed up your tax refund.
Speed up your tax refund. When your ATO is linked to myGov, you or your tax agent can access your income statements and pre-filled tax data instantly. Missing this link delays your refund by weeks.
Access your tax records from overseas. Once linked, your tax agent can retrieve your Australian income details from anywhere in the world — no Australian SIM card required.
Avoid common WHV tax return mistakes. Many working holiday visa holders lose hundreds of dollars because their tax agent can't verify income without ATO access. Linking myGov before you leave removes this obstacle entirely.
To link ATO to myGov, you first need to request a one-time linking code from the ATO by phone. The free guide includes the exact script for the call — what to say, what information to have ready, and how to handle the most common identity verification issues.
From Australia: 13 28 61
The guide tells you exactly what to say and what to expect on this call, including the most common errors and how to resolve them.
From overseas: +61 2 6216 1111
Same process, different number. Best times to call and what to prepare — all covered step by step in the guide.
If myGov sends login codes via SMS to your old Australian SIM, you won't be able to log in once that number is cancelled. The guide explains how to switch your verification method before you leave — and what to do if you've already cancelled it.
myGov can block access from IP addresses outside Australia. A registered tax agent can access your ATO data on your behalf without needing your myGov login — so you never have to solve this yourself.
TuTax is a registered tax agent with direct ATO access. We can retrieve your income statements and lodge your working holiday tax return from overseas without you needing to log in to myGov at all. Book a free call and we'll handle everything.
Yes. A registered tax agent can lodge your tax return with the ATO directly, without needing you to access myGov. This is the most common solution for WHV holders who are already overseas.
A linking code is a unique code provided by the ATO that allows you to connect your ATO account to your myGov account. You get it by calling the ATO on 13 28 61 (from Australia) or +61 2 6216 1111 (from overseas).
The process takes around 10–30 minutes: 5–15 minutes on the phone with the ATO to get your linking code, then 5–10 minutes to complete the linking steps in your myGov account.
Yes, you can call the ATO from overseas on +61 2 6216 1111 to request a linking code. You will need your TFN, full name, date of birth, and your last Australian employer's details to verify your identity.