Link the Australian Taxation Office
The ATO collects tax so government can deliver services for the Australian community. Find out more about the ATO on the ATO website.
Before you link the ATO to your myGov account
Find out what information you need to link to the ATO on the ATO website.
If you use Secret Questions and Answers to sign in to myGov, you need to update your sign in settings before you can link the ATO. This option is not supported. You can choose to sign in using Digital ID, passkeys, an authenticator or a code sent by SMS.
You can use a Digital ID, such as myID, for more secure access to ATO online services. It can make the linking process simpler. Find out how to increase your online security with myID on the ATO website.
How to link the ATO to your myGov account
Follow these steps to link the ATO to your myGov account:
- Sign in to myGov.
- Once signed in, go to View and link services.
- Select Link next to Australian Taxation Office.
- Enter or confirm your personal details.
- Answer questions to confirm your identity.
Find more information about linking the ATO to your myGov account on the ATO website.
What you can do when you link
When you link your myGov account to the ATO, you can:
- manage your personal and employment details
- view your tax information
- lodge and pay your tax
- view, manage and access your super
- view your student loan balance
- manage your lodgements as a sole trader.
Find more information about using ATO online services on the ATO website.
Using myID to access ATO online services
If you sign in to myGov using your myID and access or link ATO online services, this sets your online access strength. This helps secure your account. To maintain this protection, continue to sign in with your myID. Using a Digital ID, such as myID, is voluntary.
Find out about increasing your online security with myID or changing your sign in option on the ATO website.
If you’re unable to link
If you can’t link the ATO to your myGov account, contact the ATO for help.