The Pre-filling report 2012 has undergone some changes this year as a result of a range of tax agent co-design and consultation activities. You will notice that most of the messages throughout the report have been revised to make them more succinct.
We continue to work closely with data providers, such as employers, financial institutions and share registries, to improve the quality of the data we receive and encourage them to send their data to us earlier than required by law. Our aim is to provide better-quality data sooner for the pre-fill service.
The Pre-filling report 2012 includes the following enhancements:
Flood levy message (new section)
A message will display for those clients who 'received an emergency relief payment and may be eligible for flood levy exemption'.
ATO interest (new section)
ATO interest will now have its own section in the report as a result of feedback from agents.
Work related self-education message
In relation to the Anstis decision, a message will display in the prior year section of the report for those clients who claimed or were allowed a deduction in the previous year, advising that 'from 2012 deductions for self-education expenses may not be claimable against government assistance payments'.
Spouse tax offset message
A message will display in the prior year section for those taxpayers who claimed the spouse tax offset last year, advising of changes to eligibility.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 20 March 2013