Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Welcome to the U.S. Consulate General’s Tax page.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The IRS has advised that a representative will not be provided in Australia to assist U.S. taxpayers with 2008 taxes.

The 2008 exchange rate is 1.3910 as determined by the U.S. Department of Treasury.

Please refer to the IRS Publication 4732 Tax Information for U.S. Taxpayers Living Abroad.

Please note: The U.S. Consulate staff are unable to provide taxation advice or information on how to file your tax return. For inquiries related to taxation, please contact the IRS directly on +1 215-516-2000 Monday through Friday 6am - 11pm (U.S. Eastern Standard Time), or visit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) home page.

The deadline for filing your tax return in a financial year is April 15. For assistance with lodging tax returns from outside of the United States, please refer to the following links:

• IRS information for U.S. Citizens Living Abroad
• Downloadable IRS Forms and Publications
• Requesting Tax Packages from the IRS
• Federal Reserve Exchange Rates (official exchange rates)
• IRS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Where to File
• Taxpayer Advocate Service

For your convenience, the U.S. Consulate General maintains a list of taxation consultant specialists. Please note that The U.S. Consulate General assumes no responsibility for the professional ability or integrity of the persons or firms appearing on this list.

SPECIAL NOTE:

The IRS recently advised of new regulations regarding taxation. Please consult Code Section 7216 FAQ and Revenue Procedure 2008-35 for further information.

Applications of an Individual Taxpayers Identification Number (ITIN)

If you are required to apply for an ITIN, please refer to the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number information on the IRS website. Part of the application for an ITIN requires the U.S. Consulate General to certify a foreign passport as proof of identity in conjunction with the application. Please see our information regarding Notarials for more information about this service.

Last update: Thursday, 17 September 2009 GMT+1000