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Categories: USA

Are you planning a backpacking tour but you are not sure whether or not you will be able to do it on a limited budget? You can very well do it just by following some tips while planning your tour and on your travel. Doing so, you won’t fall into debt and have to worry  [ Read More ]

Tax return

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When you are working as a backpacker you get tax withheld from your salary. But don’t worry, you might get a return of the tax you have paid. In Australia, the financial year runs from July 1st to June 30st. At the end of each financial year you are required to lodge an annual taxation  [ Read More ]

Categories: Australia

Bank account

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In Australia, most income is paid directly into a bank account. When working as a backpacker you are often paid by cash.  Although it’s easier to handle your money with a national bank account. Opening a bank account within six weeks of your arrival is highly recommended as you usually only need your passport as  [ Read More ]

Categories: Australia

Tax File Number

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Backpackers who intend to receive an income in Australia should apply for a Tax File Number – TFN. Read more to see who is eligible for a TFN, how much it costs and if there is any possibility you can claim tax back. The Tax File Number is a unique number issued by the Australian  [ Read More ]

Categories: Australia
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