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Here’s what to look for:
1. Check your taxable income against what you submitted to make sure it matches what the ATO has assessed after deductions.
2. See whether you owe additional tax or are due for a refund your NOA will clearly show the amount.
3. Review the tax already paid throughout the year, including any PAYG instalments or tax withheld.
4. If you're eligible, look for any private health insurance adjustments, such as excess reductions or refunds.
5. Your tax receipt will show how your taxes have been allocated to government services like healthcare, education and infrastructure.
6. If you owe tax, make note of the payment due date this will appear either on the NOA or on a separate statement of account.
If you’ve linked the ATO to your myGov, you’ll get a notification and find your NOA and tax receipt in your inbox. If you lodged by paper and don’t use myGov, it will be mailed to your address on file.
Double-check your return against the NOA. If there’s a mistake, you can amend it.
If you’re still unsure, contact the ATO directly and have your NOA and tax return handy.
Also note, the ATO can review your return for up to 2 years or 4 in some cases and may make changes to your NOA.
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