The accepted specifications and versions for the 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18 financial years. You will be required to use these if you are developing software to lodge electronically. A list of...
Specifications
The electronic reporting specification version (1.0.3) of the Transfer Balance Account Report (TBAR) has been released as Final. A tracked version of the specification showing changes from version 1....
Current from: 18 May 2018
The DRAFT member contributions statement (MCS) electronic reporting specification version 10.1.2 is now available.
A tracked version of the draft specification showing changes from the published...
Current from: 7 May 2018
The final electronic reporting specification Superannuation matching (SuperMatch) request version 4.0.2 has been released. A tracked and clean version of the changes has also been published for your...
Current from: 27 Apr 2018
This document is provided to digital service providers to enable them to enhance their product by incorporating official ATO EFT code validation rules. The receipt of a valid code by the ATO should...
Current from: 18 Apr 2018
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...
Current from: 14 Nov 2017
A Final electronic reporting specification (ERS) Lost members statement (LMS) version 6.0.2 has been released. A tracked and clean version has been published for your information.
Differences...
Current from: 9 Nov 2017
A Final electronic reporting specification (ERS) Unclaimed superannuation money (USM) statement version 5.1.0 has been released. A tracked and clean version has been published for your information....
Current from: 22 Sep 2017
Bulk data exchange (BDE) error and warning codes and messages
Reports included:
Payment summary annual report (PSAR)
Taxable payment annual report (TPAR)
Annual investment income report (...
Current from: 17 Aug 2017
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...
Current from: 24 Feb 2017