Download and use e-tax 2012
Download and use e-tax 2012
The following steps will provide you with instructions on how to:
- download the e-tax software, and
- complete and lodge your tax return using e-tax.
If you are vision impaired, once you have installed e-tax you should be able to use it with common screen reader software.
Downloading and using e-tax
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Step 1
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Step 2
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Step 3
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Confirm your eligibility and download e-tax.
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Using e-tax to complete your tax return.
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Using e-tax to lodge your tax return online.
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Step 1 - Confirm your eligibility and download e-tax
You may not be able to use e-tax if:
You must meet both of the following conditions to successfully download e-tax and lodge your tax return online:
Conditions
- Your computer meets the recommended computer requirements.
- You meet the eligibility requirements and can verify your identity online.
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If you…
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then…
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 can verify your identity online.
have a compatible computer.
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you:
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 cannot verify your identity online.
have a compatible computer.
or
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you:
If you still wish to continue, you can proceed to instructions to download e-tax.
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can verify your identity online.
do not have a compatible computer.
or
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your computer is not compatible with e-tax. We do not recommend that you use e-tax as you may experience difficulties.
You:
If you are using a computer running a Linux or an Apple Mac operating system, see Information about other operating systems for e-tax users.
Other alternative lodgment options include:
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cannot verify your identity online.
do not have a compatible computer.
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your computer is not compatible with e-tax and we do not recommend that you use e-tax as you may experience difficulties.
You:
If you are using a computer with a Linux or an Apple Mac operating system, see Information about other operating systems for e-tax users.
Other alternative lodgment options include:
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Step 2 - Using e-tax to complete your tax return
Enter your details into the relevant sections of e-tax. You can do this by either following the interview-style prompts, or using the Menu bar or the Navigator options.
E-tax includes the pre-filling service which automatically fills in some of your details for you. All you have to do is review the details and add any missing information.
To use the pre-filling service you will need to meet the eligibility requirements as you will be required to verify your identity online before your details are downloaded into your tax return.
If you need help with completing your tax return or using the e-tax software, you can access the comprehensive help files from within e-tax.
Step 3 - Using e-tax to lodge your tax return online
Once you have completed your tax return and satisfied the eligibility requirements, you can lodge your tax return online.
Navigate to the Lodgment section of e-tax by either:
- selecting Lodgment in the Menu bar and then choosing 'Start lodgment process', or
- clicking Lodgment in the Navigator on the left-hand side of the screen
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the lodgment process.
If your lodgment is successful, you will immediately receive a confirmation.
The confirmation will provide:
- a unique lodgment reference number, and
- the lodgment date and time.
If you want to enquire about the progress of your tax return, you should refer to this confirmation.
Download e-tax 2012
To download e-tax, right click on the link below.
On the menu that appears, select Save target as or Save link as.
A Save as dialog box appears. Select the location on your computer that you wish to save the file to (for example, My Documents), then click Save.
Once you have downloaded the software, follow the installation instructions.
If you are vision impaired, once you have installed e-tax you should be able to use it with common screen reader software.
The file name is etax2012_1.msi and the file size is approximately 9 megabytes.
Instructions for installing e-tax
Once you have downloaded the software, go to the location on your computer where you saved the file and double-click on it.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the program.
If you are vision impaired, select the 'vision impaired' option during the installation process.
If your computer security settings prompt you to authorise the installation or running of e-tax, you will need to accept this to continue.
Choose one of the links below to find out more information about recommended computer requirements or eligibility requirements to use e-tax.
Recommended computer requirements
The ATO recommends that your computer meets the following requirements for you to use e-tax.
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Specification
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Computer processor
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PC with Intel Pentium or equivalent
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Operating system
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Windows XP Service Pack 3 (32 bit), Vista Service Pack 2 (32 bit) or Windows 7 (32 bit or 64 bit)
For other operating systems, see Information about other operating systems for e-tax users
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Browser
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The lodgment process does not require browser components
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Vision impaired
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Screen reader - Jaws (11.0, 12.0 or 13.0) or Window-Eyes Professional (5.5, 6.0 or 7.0) and select the option for the vision impaired during installation
Magnification software - most commercial versions of screen magnification software should work with the standard installation of e-tax
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Other
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Direct internet access, not through a proxy server
Standard Windows user privileges are sufficient to run e-tax. However, to install or update the e-tax application, you will need to elevate your standard privileges to 'administrator'.
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Eligibility requirements
The following requirements are necessary for you to successfully verify your identity and lodge your tax return online.
If you …
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then you need …
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have an original or amended notice of assessment (NOA) with a date of issue after 1 May 2007 and before 26 May 2012
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- date of issue at the top right-hand side of your NOA
- sequence/reference number at the top right-hand side of your NOA, below the date of issue
- your name exactly as it says on your NOA
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do not have a notice of assessment with a date of issue after 1 May 2007 and before 26 May 2012
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- your tax file number (TFN) issued to you before 26 May 2012
- your name
- your date of birth
- 'shared secret' (unique) information.
For more information about 'shared secret', see General information about e-tax (including YouTube videos)
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If you are unable to meet the eligibility requirements, you will not be able to lodge your e-tax return online.
However, you can still prepare your tax return using e-tax. You will need to print it out and send it to us for processing. See E-tax 2012 paper lodgment for instructions.
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Last Modified: Monday, 24 September 2012
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