Make tax time easier with online banking tools

Getting organised for tax time may seem overwhelming. Here are some guides to help you get the transaction information you need for your tax return.

How to access your statements

You can access up to seven years' worth of statements via Internet Banking. To download your bank statements: 1. Log in to NAB Internet Banking. 2. Open the Accounts menu and select ‘Account statements’. 3. A new page will load where you can select the account and timeframe you're looking for. 4. Tap Search and the statements will appear by statement end date. 5. Select the statements you need. You can select up to 12 at a time. 6. Tap Download to save the files to your computer. If you'd like to change from paper statements, switch to online statements today.

How to export transactions

You can view up to two years' worth of transactions and export these as a .CSV or .QIF file. To export your transactions: 1. Log in to NAB Internet Banking. 2. Tap the account you need. 3. Tap Show filter to select the type of transactions, amounts and time frame you require. 4. Tap Display to apply your filters. 5. Open the Export drop down and select the type of file you need to export. 6. Tap Export and you will be prompted to save the file to your computer. Note: .CSV files are the typical format for Microsoft Excel and .QIF files are for accounting software like Quicken and MYOB.

Get more details about a purchase

Some merchants have trading names that differ from their business names, company names or brand names. You can view transaction details through the NAB app or Internet Banking for purchases made on your NAB credit and debit cards including merchant name, address, website, and map. Quickly and easily check transaction details:

Using the NAB app

1. Log in to the NAB app. 2. Tap the account you used for the transaction. 3. Scroll until you find the transaction you’re looking for. 4. Tap on the arrow to view Merchant Details.

Using NAB Internet Banking

1. Log in to NAB Internet Banking. 2. Tap the account you used for the transaction. 3. Scroll until you find the transaction you’re looking for. 4. Tap on the arrow to reveal more information about the transaction.

Still don’t recognise the merchant?

How to access your interest statement

You can find your Interest Statement on Internet Banking or the NAB app. View our interest statement help guide to learn these steps with helpful visuals.

To get your interest statement for your tax return, you'll need to wait for the full year interest to be applied to your account. This will happen on the 5th of July. Additionally, you can view your interest details in myGov from the 15th of July.

How to download your interest statement in Internet Banking

1. Log in to NAB Internet Banking.

2. Open the Accounts menu and select ‘Interest Statements’.

3. A new page will load where you can select the previous or current financial year.

4. Tap Print or Export to save the interest statement to your computer.

Please check the accounts listed and the figures supplied against your own records. The table shows you interest you've received.

How to download your interest statement in the NAB app

1. Log in to the NAB app.

2. Tap More in the bottom right for iPhone, or Menu in the top left corner for Android

3. Go to Reports.

4. Tap Interest statement and select the financial year you want to view.

5. Select Create report.

Reasons to record your TFN with us

Interest earned on a NAB personal transaction or savings account may form part of your assessable income.

It is best to understand the implications of providing, or not providing, your Tax File Number (TFN) to NAB. Tap on the links below for more information:

Need help lodging your tax return?

ATO website

You can find up-to-date information about lodging your tax return via the ATO's website.

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