If you’re wondering how to nominate a tax agent, the process is simple. Simply log into your myGov account, access ATO Online Services, and submit an agent nomination under your profile using your tax agent’s registered details.
As registered tax agents authorised by the ATO, we handle this process every day. Below, we explain exactly how it works, why it’s required, and what to do if you run into issues.
Here is exactly how to nominate a tax agent through your myGov account.
Go to myGov and log in.
If you do not have an account, you will need to create one and link it to the ATO.
Once logged in:
Inside ATO Online Services:
We will provide you with:
Enter these exactly as provided.
Once submitted:
After we accept, we can immediately access your file and begin preparing your return.
Once your nomination is confirmed:
As outlined in our service overview, we check all information against the ATO system to reduce audit risk.
From there, we can:
The nomination itself takes:
The key is completing it within 7 days of us initiating the process.
If it expires, we simply reissue the request.
Usually, yes.
The ATO may require nomination again if:
We guide you through this every tax season to keep things simple.
If you cannot log in:
If you are completely locked out, we can explain alternative options, but in most cases, access to myGov is required.
Before nominating, make sure you have:
After nomination, we will request the records needed to prepare your return.
You must keep proper tax records to support your claims. The ATO requires written evidence such as receipts, invoices, and income statements.
Keeping good records:
If you are unsure what records you need, we will guide you.
You can lodge yourself through myTax.
However, when you nominate a registered tax agent, you get:
We are CPA-qualified professionals with over 35 years’ combined experience and have assisted more than 58,000 clients.
Our goal is simple: make your tax return fast, accurate, and stress-free.
Yes.
If you want to change tax agents:
The process is straightforward.
Nominations are valid for 7 days. If expired, we resend it.
Ensure you enter the correct Registered Agent Number provided by us.
You must link your ATO services inside myGov before nominating.
Yes.
We operate in a secure IT environment and only share your data with the ATO and required government agencies.
Your privacy is protected under our strict privacy policy.
When you nominate a tax agent, you are giving a registered professional permission to deal with the ATO on your behalf.
This allows us to:
We are authorised tax agents registered with the Tax Practitioners Board and lodge directly with the ATO.
Without nomination, we legally cannot access your tax information.
The ATO introduced agent nomination to reduce fraud and protect taxpayers.
It ensures:
This adds a layer of protection, which benefits you.
If you now understand how to nominate a tax agent, the next step is simple.
Start by requesting your free tax refund estimate from our tax agents in Sydney.
No upfront fee and instant refund options available.
We are here to guide you every step of the way and help you maximise your tax refund in 2026.
Simply fill out the form and one of our Australian tax experts will call you back.
