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Discretionary power to waive tax file number requirement

The Secretary has discretionary powers to waive the requirement to provide a tax file number. This ensures that pensioners are not disadvantaged or caused undue stress because of specific individual circumstances.    

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Tax File Number

Section 12.3.3

 

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Exemptions from providing person's tax file number

The requirement to provide a tax file number can be waived when a pensioner:

  • has profound physical or mental impairment that prevents supplying their tax file number;
  • receives a blinded service pension or blinded income support supplement;
  • resides in a nursing home or a similar institution;
  • is homeless;
  • has been in receipt of a service pension for 10 years or more and has a minimal additional income from any source including disability compensation payment
  • is over 80 years of age; or
  • has already provided their tax file number in respect of another payment.

Please contact Policy.Advisings.Income.Support@dva.gov.au if further information regarding a tax file number exemption is required.

Exemptions from providing partner's tax file number

The Secretary may waive the requirement for a statement of the tax file number of a person's partner or non-illness separated spouse if satisfied that:

  • the person does not know that number;
  • they cannot obtain the number, a statement of that number or a declaration by the partner of non-illness separated spouse;
  • the partner could become violent to the client or child; or
  • there would be other concerns for the safety or health of the client or child.
Exclusion from supplying tax file number

The following persons are excluded from supplying a tax file number to DVA: