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2020
July updates
ATO Online - June system release and updates
13 July 2020
Over the weekend of 20–21 June 2020, the latest ATO Online system release was completed. The release includes improvements designed to provide a better experience for super providers and tax professionals as well as updates to the ATO online simulator.
June updates
Updated Successor fund transfer reporting protocol is available
26 June 2020
The Successor fund transfer (SFT) reporting protocol has been updated to provide more detailed guidance for funds undertaking an SFT.
Change of delivery time for SBSCH contributions messages
15 June 2020
From Wednesday 8 July we are changing the delivery time of Small Business Super Clearing House (SBSCH) contributions messages. Find out more.
Super processing schedule: July 2020
12 June 2020
ATO superannuation remittance and recovery processing schedule for July 2020.
Super CRT - help us help you
9 June 2020
Find out what you can do to help our superannuation Client Relationship Team (CRT) provide a better service to you and your administrators.
Personal superannuation contribution deduction
4 June 2020
We are writing to individuals who claimed a personal superannuation contribution deduction in their 2019 tax return and details of an acknowledged notice of intent has not been reported by their fund.
May updates
Deferral of USM reporting and payment obligations
21 May 2020
We have deferred the 30 April 2020 reporting and payment date of your unclaimed super money (USM) obligations for the 31 December 2019 unclaimed money day to 31 October 2020.
Super processing schedule: May and June 2020
11 May 2020
ATO superannuation remittance and recovery processing schedules for May and June 2020.
March updates
Amending notional taxed contributions and defined benefit contributions
17 March 2020
There is a current system issue which is affecting the calculation of excess concessional contributions and Division 293 for some defined benefit members.
We want to hear from super fund employees
17 March 2020
We are seeking feedback via a survey on how we can improve our service to you when interacting with us.
Latest improvements to ATO online
16 March 2020
The March IT system release has improved the experience for fund members using ATO online to manage their super.
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