Apply for a Tax File Number (TFN) - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From IELTS Simulation Tests Academic Listening Test 07 · Part 1 · Questions 1–10
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Questions 1–4 One Choice
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Questions 5–10 Form Completion
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Passport # | 5 |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Postal address | 1339 6
Hollywell 1517 |
| Contact details | Phone: 09-5577 5076 |
| Preferred contact person | Martha 7
(landlady)—contact number above |
| Title | 8 |
| Family name | Farina |
| First given name | Maria |
| Other given name(s) | Rosa Ana |
| Any other names | Mary = (9) |
| Date of birth | 10 (dd-mm-yy) |
| Gender | Female |
| Name of spouse | N/A |
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | C | TAX OFFICER: It's a unique number we issue to individuals and organisations to help administer tax collection and other government systems | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that the number is given to people and groups to help run tax collection as well as different government programs. Answer Explanation: The answer "C" means that a Tax File Number (TFN) is used to manage multiple government services and systems, rather than just taxes alone. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because the tax officer explains that a TFN helps to "administer tax collection and other government systems." This means it is used for more than just taxes (and for organisations as well as individuals), making choices A and B incorrect because they claim it is used "exclusively" (only) for one thing or group. |
| Q2 | A | Well, it's a good idea, otherwise you'll have more tax withheld from your wages or salary—in fact, you won't be eligible to participate in the PAYE (that's 'pay-as-you-earn') system and you couldn't apply for income support or other benefits | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that without a TFN, a larger amount of money for taxes will be taken directly from the applicant's paycheck. Answer Explanation: The answer "A" means that if the person does not have a Tax File Number (TFN), more money for taxes will be taken out of their pay. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the tax officer explains that having a TFN is a good idea because without one, "you'll have more tax withheld from your wages or salary". Having more tax withheld means paying tax at a higher rate. The officer also mentions that without it, the applicant "wouldn't have to pay the Medicare levy", which rules out option C, and nothing says they would be completely unable to work (ruling out option B). |
| Q3 | A | The job turned out to be permanent and full time and my employers wanted me to settle here so I now have a permanent migrant visa |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows that the applicant currently holds a permanent migrant visa so she can settle and live in the country permanently. Answer Explanation: The answer choice A means that the person has an official visa allowing them to live in the country permanently without a fixed end date. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because the applicant states that her previous student visa expired and she used to have a working visa, but now she has a "permanent migrant visa" to settle in the country permanently. A "permanent migrant visa" means a visa that allows an indefinite stay. |
| Q4 | B | Now, once you have a file number you never need to reapply, even if your circumstances change, for example, if you get married or decide to take an English name. They'll even use the same one when you retire and apply for a government pension | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that once someone gets a tax file number, they keep that exact same number forever and do not ever need to apply for a new one. Answer Explanation: The answer "B" means that a Tax File Number (TFN) is given to a person only one time in their life. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because the tax officer explains that after receiving a file number, a person never has to apply again, even if life changes happen or when they retire in the future. The phrase "never need to reapply" matches the meaning of "only once in a lifetime." |
| Q5 | JGW 1100536 | TAX OFFICER: What is your passport or travel document number? APPLICANT: Oh, just a moment, I have it here: JGW-double one-double zero-536 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the tax officer asking for the passport number, and the applicant reading out "JGW-double one-double zero-536" (JGW 1100536). Answer Explanation: The answer is the applicant's passport number, written as "JGW 1100536". Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed when the tax officer asks for the applicant's passport or travel document number. The applicant states "JGW-double one-double zero-536", which means the letters JGW followed by the numbers 1100536. |
| Q6 | Harbour Drive / harbor Drive | TAX OFFICER: And where do you live now? Where will the department send your TFN? APPLICANT: That's 1339 Harbour Drive, Hollywell | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the tax officer asking for the applicant's current address to mail the TFN, and the applicant replies that her address is 1339 Harbour Drive, Hollywell. Answer Explanation: The answer refers to the street name "Harbour Drive" where the applicant lives. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Harbour Drive" because when the tax officer asks where the applicant lives and where the tax file number should be sent, the applicant gives her address as "1339 Harbour Drive, Hollywell". In the form under "Postal address", "1339" is already provided before the blank and "Hollywell 1517" appears after it, so the missing street name is "Harbour Drive". |
| Q7 | Pearce | APPLICANT: That would be my landlady. TAX OFFICER: What's her name? APPLICANT: Martha Pearce. TAX OFFICER: Is that Pierce P-I-E-R-C-E? APPLICANT: No, it's P-E-A-R-C-E | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the applicant providing the name of her landlady as Martha Pearce, spelling it out as P-E-A-R-C-E. Answer Explanation: The answer is the last name "Pearce". Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Pearce" because the applicant identifies her landlady, Martha, as the secondary contact person. When asked to confirm the spelling, the applicant clarifies that her last name is spelled P-E-A-R-C-E. |
| Q8 | Miss | TAX OFFICER: Are you Mrs, Miss or Ms? APPLICANT: I'm not married. Put me down as Miss | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the tax officer asking the applicant which title she uses, and the applicant states she is unmarried and chooses the title "Miss". Answer Explanation: The answer is the formal title or prefix "Miss" used before an unmarried woman's name. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "Miss" because when the tax officer asks about personal details and what title she uses (giving options like "Mrs, Miss or Ms"), the applicant responds that she is not married and specifically asks to be put down as "Miss". |
| Q9 | first name | APPLICANT: Farina is my only surname but people call me Mary. TAX OFFICER: As a first name? APPLICANT: Yes |
Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the applicant explaining that people call her Mary, and agreeing that Mary is used as her first name. Answer Explanation: The answer 'first name' means that the name "Mary" is used as her informal or alternative first name. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is 'first name' because the officer asks if the applicant is known by other names. The applicant says that people call her "Mary", and when the tax officer asks if Mary is used "As a first name?", she confirms by answering "Yes." |
| Q10 | 15-11-83 / 15-11-1983 | TAX OFFICER: When were you born, Mary? Can you give it to me in the following order: day, month, and year? APPLICANT: The 15th of November 1983 | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows the tax officer asking for the applicant's date of birth (day, month, year) and the applicant replying that she was born on the 15th of November 1983. Answer Explanation: The answer provides the applicant's date of birth in day/month/year format: November 15, 1983. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is verified by the conversation where the tax officer asks the applicant for her birth date in the order of day, month, and year. The applicant responds with "The 15th of November 1983", which corresponds to 15-11-1983 (or 15-11-83). |
Transcript
TAX OFFICER: Good morning, Tax Office. How can I help you?
APPLICANT: I'd like to apply for a tax file number.
TAX OFFICER: Are you a citizen?
APPLICANT: No, but I'm told I still need a number.
TAX OFFICER: So, what is your residency status? Are you a permanent migrant or perhaps a temporary visitor?
APPLICANT: Oh...I'm...I'm a permanent migrant.
TAX OFFICER: And you need a TFN?
APPLICANT: A what?
TAX OFFICER: A TFN—it stands for Tax File Number.
APPLICANT: Yes, what is that exactly?
TAX OFFICER: It's a unique number we issue to individuals and organisations to help administer tax collection and other government systems.
APPLICANT: Why do I need one?
TAX OFFICER: In actual fact, you don't.
APPLICANT: What do you mean?
TAX OFFICER: It's not compulsory, you know.
APPLICANT: But...I should get one?
TAX OFFICER: Well, it's a good idea, otherwise you'll have more tax withheld from your wages or salary—in fact, you won't be eligible to participate in the PAYE (that's 'pay-as-you-earn') system and you couldn't apply for income support or other benefits. You wouldn't have to pay the Medicare levy but then you wouldn't be entitled to claim Medicare benefits either.
APPLICANT: I'd better have one then.
TAX OFFICER: Okay. So, you're currently living in this country, right?
APPLICANT: Yes.
TAX OFFICER: What kind of visa do you have: a working visa?
APPLICANT: Well, I did have one because after my student visa expired I went back home and worked for a year before applying for a job here. The job turned out to be permanent and full time and my employers wanted me to settle here...so I now have a permanent migrant visa.
TAX OFFICER: Now, once you have a file number you never need to reapply, even if your circumstances change, for example, if you get married or decide to take an English name. They'll even use the same one when you retire and apply for a government pension.
APPLICANT: I see.
TAX OFFICER: Have you ever had a TFN before?
APPLICANT: No.
TAX OFFICER: Right...let's get on with the application process now.
TAX OFFICER: What is your passport or travel document number?
APPLICANT: Oh, just a moment, I have it here: JGW-double one-double zero-536.
TAX OFFICER: Where do you come from?
APPLICANT: I came from Greece.
TAX OFFICER: Is that your country of origin?
APPLICANT: Yes, I came from Greece.
TAX OFFICER: Are you Greek? Do you have a Greek passport?
APPLICANT: No, I was born in Spain. I have a Spanish passport but I've been living in Greece.
TAX OFFICER: And where do you live now? Where will the department send your TFN?
APPLICANT: That's 1339 Harbour Drive, Hollywell.
TAX OFFICER: Postcode?
APPLICANT: 1517.
TAX OFFICER: Thank you. Now, what's the best way to get in touch with you?
APPLICANT: By phone—you can ring my landline number 09 5577 5076. I'm sorry I haven't got a cell phone at the moment.
TAX OFFICER: I see...can you give me the details of someone else we could contact if we can't get you during office hours?
APPLICANT: That would be my landlady.
TAX OFFICER: What's her name?
APPLICANT: Martha Pearce.
TAX OFFICER: Is that Pierce P-I-E-R-C-E?
APPLICANT: No, it's P-E-A-R-C-E.
TAX OFFICER: And her number is?
APPLICANT: The same as the one I gave you.
TAX OFFICER: Yes, I've got that. Now, for some more personal details...What title do you use?
APPLICANT: Excuse me?
TAX OFFICER: Are you Mrs, Miss or Ms?
APPLICANT: I'm not married. Put me down as Miss.
TAX OFFICER: All right, what's your surname?
APPLICANT: Farina.
TAX OFFICER: What's your first name?
APPLICANT: Maria.
TAX OFFICER: Do you have a second or middle name?
APPLICANT: Well, two actually.
TAX OFFICER: What are they?
APPLICANT: Rosa Ana.
TAX OFFICER: I'm guessing Farina is your maiden name, since you haven't been married, but, are you known by any other names?
APPLICANT: Farina is my only surname...but people call me Mary.
TAX OFFICER: As a first name?
APPLICANT: Yes.
TAX OFFICER: When were you born, Mary? Can you give it to me in the following order: day, month, and year?
APPLICANT: The 15th of November 1983.
TAX OFFICER: You're obviously female...so that brings me to the last question which I don't really need to ask.
APPLICANT: What's that?
TAX OFFICER: Your husband's name?
APPLICANT: I don't have one.
TAX OFFICER: I know—so I'll just write down NA for 'not applicable'.
APPLICANT: Thank you.