Description
The tax file number for a student
Details
| Version: | 1.1 |
|---|---|
| First year: | 2005 |
| Last year: | 2006 |
| Field name: | TF-NUMBER |
| Element name: | Tax file number |
Code format:
| Data Type: | Numeric |
|---|---|
| Units: | Integer, right justified with leading zeros if required |
| Width: | 11 |
Classification
| CODE | MEANING |
|---|---|
| 00NNNNNNNNN | Tax File Number, with the number 00NNNNNNNNN being a number that satisfies the ATO’s Tax File Number checking algorithm |
Coding notes
From 1 January 2005, the Tax File Number coding 00999999999 is no longer valid, the Australian Taxation Office will no longer accept certificate TFNs in any files from 2005.
Please refer to the Glossary for further information about terminology used in this document.
Input files
Higher Education:
- HELP DUE (DU)
- Electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form (PO)
Change History
Details of all versions of this data element can be found on its supporting information page.
Element #
416