Working while on the road

We have worked fruit packing and in some tourism operations. Always had to provide TFN. Also had to provide fund details for payment of super.

Gee Jodie,

You've either led with your chin, or you're starting a good stir, so I'll bite.

This "fantastic country of ours" requires all of us to each pull our weight and not simply bludge off others, and by not providing a TFN or ABN this means to my simple mind that such a person would be evading their fair share of income tax and thus sponging off others.

Or am I looking at this too simplistically?

Perhaps the modern generation is too accustomed to the snouts-in-the-trough examples set by our politicians and the "World owes me a living" attitude seemingly adopted by too many Australians.

Maybe I'm too old for this kind of stirring.

Cheers,

Okay, sorry, must've been that last glass of wine.

I'll fade out and wish you a great time with your travels.

Working on the road is no different to working normally. You find a job, provide your details and pay the government more than they deserve. The only real difference is tax time can be a bit more fun.
Depending on the type of work you are doing depends how much of your trip you can claim back.
When we travelled I worked as a sales rep for a company, I was employed as an independent contractor so could claim a lot of travel expense, acomm ect. Paid very little tax.
Some places you apply for work may pay in cash, it's up to you what you do with it.

Josh

Lots of options for working when travelling - most of them legitimate employer-employee arrangements. If not legit - don't touch it - you would have no insurances, or guarantees you will receive fair pay and conditions. Google "Finding work when travelling, or doing volunteer work" for further ideas. ABN will be needed if you 'run your own business' - eg hairdressing or mechanics from your van. Trades such as bricklaying usually require ABN - but not the area you are looking at. Of course you are required to provide your tax file number when you complete the Employment Declaration (ATO form) for any job, otherwise the employer has to withhold almost 50% of the wages as tax - which can be reclaimed to your normal tax level when you do you annual tax return.

Motherhen

Legally yes any work you do regardless of how and where a tax file number should be supplied, and as a result each year you claim your taxes, but, it can also depend on how you discuss that you get paid.
For example,
A few years back I met a bloke in a caravan park cleaning gutters on some cabins. As payment he got to stay there a few days.

While that might not sound a lot, it is what, 60bucks or so that he saved, which could be spent elsewhere in town.

I guess it would depend if your tyring to earn a good living while travelling, or just trying to save a few dollars here and there for something else.

Check out Workabout Australia. I think it is still going. Could have some good info for you.

Cheers

Greg

You could try www.harvesttrail.gov.au,


Ann