Skip to main content

Find a kid’s tax file number (TFN)

To find out the TFN number for a kid, either contact the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) (0800 775 247), or get this info from the kid’s parent or legal guardian.

Sharesies avatar
Written by Sharesies
Updated this week

What is a TFN?

A TFN is used to identify tax-related events.

Providing a TFN is optional when creating a Kids Account—learn about your tax options when investing for a kid.

Where do I find a TFN?

If the kid already has a TFN, but you don’t know what it is, you can try:

  • asking the child to log into their myGov account (if they have one)

  • checking previously lodged income tax returns.

Kid doesn’t have a TFN?

See the ATO website for more info about applying for a TFN.

Did this answer your question?