The accepted specifications and versions for the 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 financial years. You will be required to use these if you are developing software to lodge electronically. A list of validation tools has also been included.
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A FINAL version of the Employee share scheme (ESS) annual report v3.0.1 specification is now available.
In this update information has been provided to support the replacement of AUSKEY with the new authentication and authorisation...
Our latest small business benchmarks data is now available for use in your products.
The document below contains the latest benchmarks ratios for the refresh in February 2019 which is based on 2016-17 financial year data. We also have the data...
This page contains information and artefacts for web services that enable reporters to lodge bulk XML files via the ATO portals/bulk file transfer facility.
Bulk XML BDE Implementation Guide
This document provides...
Access our library for track changed versions of the A-NZ specifications and other associated documents.
You can find the final A-NZ specifications versions and other supporting documents on GitHub....
The tax file number (TFN) algorithm is a mathematical formula that tests the validity of numbers quoted as TFNs. Its use in software is recommended as it will minimise TFN errors and may subsequently reduce the need for contact between your...
The final Petroleum resource rent tax (PRRT) specification version 2.0.0 is now available.
Issues identified during ATO system testing of version 1.0.0 of the reporting specification have required changes to be made to the attributes of...
The Electronic funds transfer (EFT) code validation specification and test scenario allows for the enhancement of software products by incorporating official ATO EFT code validation rules.
The receipt of a valid code by the ATO should...
This document is provided to digital service providers for the purpose of obtaining and understanding the format and algorithm of the Australian business number (ABN).
Highlights of the service are:
- The automatic validation of ABN...
The Final Private health insurance report version 3.0.1 electronic reporting specification (ERS) and the Final Private health insurance statement specification version, commencing from 1 July 2019 (Statement Specification) have been published.
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