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The Tax Office maintains a database of lost or unclaimed super called SuperSeeker, and taxpayers who believe they may have lost superannuation are urged to contact them.
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Taxpayers who have changed jobs, or done casual or part-time work, are those most likely to have lost superannuation.
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The Tax Office's online SuperSeeker tool is simple to use, free and available to taxpayers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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The SuperSeeker tool can be completed online, by phone or by paper.
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If the tool is used online, taxpayers need to enter their Tax File Number, date of birth and their full names. Results will immediately be displayed on screen along with options on claiming their entitlements.
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Using the tool over the phone only requires the taxpayers Tax File Number and date of birth and taxpayers will be transferred to service representatives if a result is achieved.
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Requesting information using the SuperSeeker tool by paper requires a form with the taxpayers' details to be lodged and results including options on claiming super entitlements will be mailed to the taxpayer.
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For more information and to access the SuperSeeker tool, visit the ATO website at www.ato.gov.au
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