Avoid this mistake when commencing a new employment

Avoid this mistake when you are an employee commencing a new employment role

In my experience, I have seen two mistakes which can be made in completing your tax file number declaration form when commencing a new employment.

  1. Not indicating you have a HELP debt on the form.
  2. Is failing to claim no tax free threshold if you are commencing employment with your second or more employer of the financial year.


Avoid this costly mistake for your taxes when you join a new job. Find out what they are, how to avoid them and what to do immediately if you have done it. 

Here is how to complete on the tax file number declaration form when you have a HELP debt and you are commencing employment with your second or more employer of the financial year.

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