The ATO app is a convenient tool for managing your tax and super affairs on the go. It simplifies the tax process and offers a personalized experience when linked to a myGov account. With the app, you can track your tax return from start to finish, including checking prefill information and monitoring its progress. It also provides real-time information on lodgments and payments, allowing you to take immediate action through ATO Online. The app offers secure login options using your device's security features, such as face and fingerprint recognition. Additionally, you can access your tax accounts, view your super balance and accounts, and check your employment income and superannuation contributions. The app also provides access to popular tools like myDeductions, Tax withheld calculator, ABN Lookup, and Business performance check.
The ATO app offers several useful tools to assist with tax and super management. One of the most popular tools is myDeductions, which allows you to record work expenses and income as an employee or sole trader. This feature makes it easy to upload your myDeductions records to your tax return or share them with your tax agent. The app also includes a Tax withheld calculator, which helps you calculate the appropriate amount of tax to withhold from salary and wage payments. Additionally, you can use the ABN Lookup tool to search for an Australian business number (ABN) and the Business performance check tool to compare your business with others in your industry using Small business benchmarks.
It's worth noting that the ATO app can collect usage data to improve its functionality. However, this data does not identify you, and you have the option to disable this feature in the app's settings. If you choose to use the myDeductions feature, please be aware that the app may use GPS to record trips, which can impact your device's battery life. For more information and to download the app, visit the ATO website at www.ato.gov.au/app.