I was filling my tax return out, I know a tad late, and wondered why do I have to specify a title. Everytime I see this question I think this so 18th century. When you think about it is really not required. Especially when they continue on to ask marriage status and gender. Some could suggest sexist even, but lets not go there. Should we rid ourselves of this extra paperwork?

Ironically signed
The Missus

Well this is one topic we sort of agree on.
I can't see any need for Mr and Ms.
The doctor bit is simply ego and miss well why

Yeah, I hate the bit where they ask you for your address and how much you earned, for some people that could be downright embarrassing.

Never crossed my mind - probably excluding why Ms' are militant about being referred to AS Ms - and not at all worried.

Do you HAVE TO circle one but, matey pataties?

No, I don't think it's compulsory.

I think that asking you for the title by which you'd like to be addressed is one of those old fashioned courtesies that's designed to make you feel valued as a provider of revenue for the ATO.

A bit like the same way that any other institution to whom you pay money wants to know how to address you,

Don't worry too much. I have no doubt that what used to be called 'common courtesies' are on the way out.

Personally, I'd prefer to be known as Mr Morgan than by my tax file number, or my account number. I guess I must be a conservative :)

You're right Missus, I'm not a lefty after all.

I didn't realize that it was compulsory.

I always assumed that the titles were
there simply as a standard part of all
forms that had to be filled out.

Asking for a title seems like a normal request
as often it can be difficult to decipher much
from a name. A title helps.

I'm sure as long as you pay your taxes the
ATO isn't going to penalize you for leaving
the title out.