TRACE e-Gov Portal

Title	Description
R&D Tax Incentive Snapshot	Step-by-step guide designed to give small and medium sized companies an overview of the R&D Tax Incentive program.
Australian National Audit Office	Provides a range of audit and assurance services to the Parliament and Commonwealth public sector agencies and statutory bodies.
Department of Finance	Plays an important role in assisting government across a wide range of policy areas to ensure its outcomes are met, particularly with regard to expenditure and financial management, and the operations of government.
Productivity Commission	The Australian Government's independent research and advisory body on a range of economic, social and environmental issues affecting the welfare of Australians.
Tax Practitioners Board	Administers the registration of tax and BAS agents in Australia.
Trade statistical publications	Provides links to a range of publications on Australia, Australian foreign, trade and development policies and the economic and political climate in other countries.
Treasury	Provides advice to the Government based on thorough analysis of options and assists the Treasury Ministers in the implementation of Government decisions.
Banking – MoneySmart	Information about bank accounts and how to use them smartly to save money. Also includes information about the Government guarantee on deposits.
Banknotes	Provides information about Australia's banknotes; their features, counterfeit detection, legal tender, restrictions on reproducing banknotes and more.
Exchange rates	Current exchange rates as listed by the Reserve Bank of Australia.
First Home Owner Grant	The scheme provides a one-off grant, payable to first home owners that satisfy all the eligibility criteria. Links to the various revenue offices responsible for administering the grant in their respective jurisdictions.
Reserve Bank of Australia	Conducts monetary policy, works to maintain a strong financial system and issues the nation's banknotes.
Royal Australian Mint	Produces Australia's decimal coinage and also manufactures medals, medallions, seals and tokens for private and public sectors and sporting and tourism groups.
Auditing and Assurance Standards Board	An independent, statutory agency responsible for developing standards and guidance for auditors and providers of other assurance services.
Australian Accounting Standards Board	Makes accounting standards for the private, public and not-for-profit sectors and participates in the formulation of international accounting standards.
Australian Financial Security Authority	Provides improved financial outcomes for consumers, business and the community through application of bankruptcy and personal property securities laws, regulation of personal insolvency practitioners, and trustee services.
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority	Oversees banks, credit unions, building societies, general insurance and reinsurance companies, life insurance, private health insurance, friendly societies and most members of the superannuation industry.
Australian Securities and Investments Commission	Australia’s corporate, markets and financial services regulator. ASIC ensures that Australia’s financial markets are fair and transparent, supported by confident and informed investors and consumers.
Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre	Australia's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulator and financial intelligence unit. Provide financial information to Australian law enforcement and revenue agencies.
Financial Reporting Council	Oversees the effectiveness of the financial reporting framework in Australia.
Financial System Inquiry	Aimed to establish a direction for the future of Australia's financial system. Includes the terms of reference, submissions, commissioned work and publications. Mr David Murray AO (chair).
Standard Business Reporting	Standard business reporting (SBR) is a standard approach to online or digital record-keeping to simplify business reporting obligations. SBR is built into business/accounting software making it SBR-enabled and allows businesses to significantly reduce the time spent collating information, filling in forms and submitting reports to government.
Australian Government Bonds	Provides information about exchange-traded Australian Government Bonds (AGBs) which offer a way to invest in Australian Government Bonds. Australian Government Bonds are debt securities issued by the Australian Government.
Foreign Investment Review Board	Examines proposals by foreign interests to undertake direct investment in Australia and makes recommendations to the Government on whether those proposals are suitable for approval under the Government's policy.
Investors – opportunities in Australia	Austrade facilitates foreign direct investment (FDI) into Australia by informing investors about growth opportunities and by providing practical advice, marketing intelligence and assistance.
Tourism Investment	Providing ongoing commitment to fostering and promoting tourism investment opportunities within Australia.
Find unclaimed money	Do a free search for money that you may have lost in an old Australian bank account, shares, life insurance policy or super fund. Also tells you how to lodge a claim.
Calculators and apps – MoneySmart	Provides handy financial calculators, tools and apps to help you save, budget, invest, borrow money and sort out your superannuation.
Debt & debt collection	Provides some hints for dealing with your debts, where to go for help if you have debt problems and your rights if you are approached by a debt collector.
Families – MoneySmart	Provides tips for sensible money management to give your family the reassurance of financial security. Includes links to teaching your kids about money; and relationships and money.
Hobby or business - help me work it out	This tool helps artists, creatives and makers to work out if they are more like a business or a hobby and what government obligations they have.
Insurance – MoneySmart	Explains what to look for in insurance products so you can find the right policy for your needs. Includes links to information about car, life, travel, health, funeral, pet and home and contents insurance.
Investing – MoneySmart	Provides information to guide you through the basic principles of investing and how to find a good financial adviser.
Life events and you – MoneySmart	Provides tips on dealing with the ups and downs of life, from buying a house or car to losing your job. There is also information tailored for special groups of people such as the under 25s and the over 55s .
Money Health Check	You can check to see if your finances are under control, what areas need attention and simple steps to improve any gaps with this Moneysmart app. Australian Securities and Investments Commission
Money Health Check	/resource_feedback/13223
Money Health Check	/resource_feedback/13224
MoneySmart Financial Calculator	Get instant calculations on your phone for savings, loans, mortgages, superannuation and interest-free deals
MoneySmart Financial Calculator	/resource_feedback/13227
MoneySmart Financial Calculator	/resource_feedback/13228
TrackMyGOALS	The app allows you to set, plan, track and manage your savings goals, helping you to cultivate good savings habits goals.
TrackMyGOALS	/resource_feedback/13231
TrackMySPEND	Track your personal expenses on the go with this easy-to-use app from MoneySmart. TrackMySPEND gives you a clear picture of what you are spending your money on.
TrackMySPEND	/resource_feedback/13233
Your Energy Savings	Provides a starting point for information about saving energy, saving money and reducing your impact. Includes information on programs and financial support available from government.
Lost superannuation search	Do you have any lost superannuation? You can search online or use the self-help phone service.
Choosing a super fund	Provides information for employees about choosing a super fund or retirement savings account (RSA) that will receive their super contributions under the superannuation guarantee.
Consolidating super funds	Provides steps to consolidate your super into a single fund.
Employers – tax and superannuation obligations	Your tax, super and other government obligations will vary depending on whether your worker is an employee or contractor.
Small business superannuation clearing house	A free online superannuation payments service that helps small businesses with 19 or less employees make their superannuation contribution payments in one transaction.
Super	Provides tax information about superannuation for workers, employers, self-managed super funds and superannuation professionals.
Super co-contribution	Provides information about the super co-contribution, including eligibility, how it is calculated and how it is paid.
Super Fund Lookup	Contains publicly available information about super funds that have an ABN. Employers can determine whether employer contributions qualify as superannuation guarantee payments.
Super information for temporary residents departing Australia	If you work while visiting Australia on a temporary resident visa, your employer may be required to pay superannuation (super) on your behalf to a super fund. Explains what you can do with your super after you leave Australia.
Superannuation	Provides information to assist trustees to manage superannuation funds.
Superannuation and retirement – MoneySmart	Provides information on superannuation, self-managed superannuation and retirement income streams. Includes calculators and planners.
Arrangements for Australian Government employees	Outlines superannuation arrangements applying to Australian Government employees and statutory office holders and governance arrangements for the various schemes.
Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation	The trustee responsible for managing investment services for the main Commonwealth superannuation schemes.
Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation retirement income	CSCri is retirement income offered through the Public Sector Superannuation accumulation plan (PSSap). It opened to new members in 2013.
Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme	CSS is a defined benefit and accumulation fund. It opened to new members in 1976 and closed in 1990.
Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Scheme	DFRDB is a fully defined untaxed benefit superannuation scheme. It was closed to new members in 1991 and was replaced by MilitarySuper.
Military Superannuation and Benefits Scheme	MilitarySuper is a partly funded, defined benefit superannuation scheme. It opened to new entrants of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in 1991.
Public Sector Superannuation Accumulation Plan	PSSap is an accumulation and ‘profit for members’ fund. It opened to new members on 1 July 2005. Commonwealth Supe
Public Sector Superannuation Scheme	PSS is a defined benefit superannuation scheme. It opened to new members in 1990 and closed in 2005.
Lodging your tax return	Tax returns cover the financial year, which ends on 30 June, and if you’re lodging your own they are due by 31 October. You'll need a myGov account linked to the ATO to lodge online using myTax.
Australia's Future Tax System	The Henry review examined Australian and state government taxes and made recommendations. Includes the Final Report.
Australian Taxation Office	The government's principal revenue collection agency. Offers information and assistance on all areas of taxation for the individual, business and tax and superannuation professionals.
Australian Taxation Office app	If you’re an individual, small business owner or self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustee, you can access relevant tax and super information and tools all in one place. Australian Taxation Office
Australian Taxation Office app	/resource_feedback/13260
Australian Taxation Office app	/resource_feedback/13261
Business	Provides tax information for businesses. Find out about registration, BAS, yearly reports and returns, payments to ATO and your tax obligations regarding your workers.
Calculators and tools	Provides calculators and tools to help you manage your taxation. There are calculators for employers such as a FBT calculator, and for individuals such as calculators for deductions and offsets you can claim.
Consultations - Australian Taxation Office (ATO)	Find out more about the purpose of each consultation, who the ATO are consulting, the current status and when they expect to complete the consultation.
Excise and excise equivalent goods	Provides information on tax obligations when dealing with excisable goods and imported excise equivalent goods (EEGs), including alcohol, tobacco, fuel and petroleum products.
Forms – Australian Taxation Office	Provides ATO forms and instructions that you can find by topic or by title. You can also search by keyword or by the NAT number of the form.
Guide to tax file numbers	Provides information about tax file numbers (TFNs) for individuals including how to get one or how to find your TFN if you already have one. Only one TFN is issued to you during your lifetime.
Income tax calculator – MoneySmart	Calculates how much tax you will pay on your employment income this year and your marginal tax rate.
Individual income tax rates	Shows the percentage of tax payable for each income bracket, for individual Australian taxpayers, for the previous and current financial years.
Individuals	Provides tax information for you. Find out about tax returns, superannuation or get information specific to your situation, such as studying or investing.
Make tax work for you – MoneySmart	Be tax savvy. Provides guidance on what makes some investments more tax-effective than others such as shares, property, bonds and super.
Non-profit organisations	Provides tax information for non-profit organisations. Find out about setting up a non-profit organisation, gifts and fundraising, workers and volunteers, statements and returns and payments to the ATO.
Permanent migrants or temporary visitors tax file number application	If you have a visa with work rights, a permanent migration visa, an overseas student visa, or a valid visa to stay in Australia indefinitely you can apply for a tax file number (TFN) online.
Re:think – Better tax, better Australia	The tax discussion paper begins a conversation on how we create a tax system that supports higher economic growth and living standards, improves our international competitiveness and adjusts to a changing economy and new opportunities.
Seniors and retirees	If you are over 55, retired or thinking about retirement, find out how your taxation and superannuation interests will be affected by the decisions you make.
Tax	Understanding taxes and meeting taxation obligations is essential for any business. Understand the different types of taxations that may apply to your business, and how to register.
Tax and super	Provides information on the government's plans to target tax avoidance and make multinationals pay tax on what they earn in Australia.
Tax withheld calculator	If you are an employer or another withholding payer, the TWC helps you work out the tax you need to withhold from payments you make to employees and other workers.
Tax, Super + You	Educational resource for use by individuals, students and teachers to help improve understanding of the Australian tax and superannuation systems.
Individual tax return instructions 2016	Provides instructions designed to help you to complete your individual income tax return for 2016.
Income and deductions	Income tax is charged on income you receive, but you're entitled to claim deductions for some expenses directly related to your income. You may also be eligible for tax offsets that reduce the amount you pay.
Leaving Australia and lodging your tax return site	If you are a foreign resident leaving Australia permanently or an Australian resident leaving before the end of the financial year, you may be eligible to lodge your tax return early.
Medicare levy	To help fund Medicare, most taxpayers pay a Medicare levy of 2.0% of their taxable income.
Payments and refunds	Provides information about assessment notices, getting your refund, paying your tax and what to do if you can't pay on time.
Tax Help	If you are on a low income and want some free and confidential help filling out your tax return the Australian Taxation Office trained Tax Help volunteers may be able to assist.
Tax – update your details	You can update your address, nominated representative and contact details held by the ATO using the online services. You can update your name, gender or date of birth only by phone, mail or in person as you may require supporting documents.
Exempt foreign employment income	Provides information for Australian residents working overseas to help them work out whether or not their income is exempt from income tax in Australia.
Fuel schemes essentials	Provides credits and grants to reduce the costs of some fuels or provides a benefit to encourage the recycling of waste oils.
Fuel Tax Credit for Heavy Diesel Vehicles	Businesses wishing to seek a fuel tax credit for the use of diesel fuel in a heavy road vehicle must satisfy one of four environmental criteria to be eligible for the credit. Includes publication Guidelines for Environmental Criteria—Fuel Tax Credit for Heavy Diesel Vehicles.

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