Data matching shared between the ATO and Department of Immigration & Border Protection
Australian visa holders need to be aware of their Australian tax obligations.
What information will be included in the data matching program?
The data from the DIBP is comprehensive and includes information such as:
- Contact history for visa applicants and their sponsors
- All visa grants and grant status by point in time
- Migration agent data
- Address and contact history for migration agents
- International travel undertaken by visa holders, such as arrivals and departures
- Sponsor details for 457 visas
- Education providers where student visa holders intend to undertake their studies
- The visa subclass code and descriptor
What does this mean for visa holders?
The data matching program means that visa holders, their agents and sponsors need to be aware of their taxation obligations and ensure that they are getting appropriate advice for their employment, property, foreign asset management and other investments while residing in Australia.
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