Tax, super + you - Take control

Ever wondered why you have to pay tax + super?

Learn how the system works and take control of your money & your life.

 

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Tax Super + You competition

Get ready for the 2021 Tax, Super + You competition

Calling all high school students! Unleash your creativity and tell us about tax and super in a fun and creative way. Not only will you learn about tax and super but you’ll have a chance to win a share of $7,600 in prizes for you and your school. The competition is open 24 May – 13 August 2021 but you can start working on your entries now!

Educators

For free access to the full website, you will need to register as a teacher or educator.

To find out more about website access, setting up classes and other teaching features, please refer to the FAQ section.

Students

You will need to register to complete online quizzes or to enrol in your teacher's online class.



 

Parents

Parents have free access to the full website. Click here to register.

To find out more about website access, setting up classes and other teaching features, please refer to the FAQ section.
 

Guests

Anyone can access the website as a Guest user, but Guest users cannot complete any of the quizzes, save their progress, or participate in forums.

Simply click on the Course overview button to get started.

Curriculum Links

 

Tax, Super and You is aligned with the curriculum and these linkages can be explored using the resources below.

Australian Curriculum
  Year 7
  Year 8
  Year 9
  Year 10
  Senior Secondary
  Curriculum Connections

NSW Years 7-10 Commerce
  Years 7-10
Senior Secondary Curricula
  Australian Capital Territory
  New South Wales
  Queensland
  South Australia/Northern Territory
  Tasmania
  Victoria
  Western Australia

 

What's New

 

New to tax and super?

If you are new to the tax and superannuation systems, you may be wondering about how they work and what you need to do.

Find out more:
New to tax and super ato.gov.au/newtotax

 

The ATO's new online services simulator is now available.

The ATO online services simulator is an interactive platform to help you learn about the functions, features and services available in ATO online services for individuals.

The simulator has been created for educational purposes only. It doesn't interact with any of our processing systems and can't be used to lodge your tax return or any other details to the ATO.

ATO online services simulator ATO online services simulator

Quick Start Guide

 

Ever wondered why you pay tax and super? Here's your chance to explore the nuts and bolts of tax and super. Check out our video to get started, or browse our course overview for a listing of our modules and activities.

                                

Tips

Attention all educators, need some help creating a class in Tax, Super + You?

We now have a cheat-sheet available to step you through the set up process.

 How to create a class in TS+Y

Questions?

If you have any questions about registration, contact the Tax, Super + You team:

taxsuperandyou@ato.gov.au

Wacky facts

  • Fact 8

    In 1910, the Commonwealth Government introduced a land tax to provide for more defence spending and to prepare for the increase in migration. The land tax was chosen to encourage large-scale land owners to subdivide their land and sell it to small-scale settlers.

Glossary

Tax minimisation

When a taxpayer legally minimises the amount of tax they have to pay.

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