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Newly registered tax agents

If you are a newly registered tax agent, this is key information you need to be aware of.

Last updated 19 January 2022

We value the role registered tax agents play in our tax system. We are committed to providing products and services that help you represent your clients.

Here is key information you need to be aware of as a newly registered tax agent:

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Working with us online – tax agents

You can use a range of services and products to help you in the day-to-day running of your practice, including Online services for agents, the practitioner lodgment service (PLS), and the Australian Business Register (ABR).

These services allow you to:

  • communicate with us electronically
  • access client account registration information
  • lodge clients’ tax returns and other forms electronically
  • apply for Australian business numbers (ABN) and other registrations
  • apply for tax file numbers (TFN) for your clients
  • view and update clients’ ABN details.

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About the lodgment program for tax agents

Tax agents operate under the lodgment program, which provides extended lodgment due dates for the clients of registered agents. This helps you manage workloads throughout the year.

Lodgment program due dates depend on you lodging forms electronically. You should also lodge 85% of your clients’ income tax and fringe benefits tax returns on time.

It is important to familiarise yourself with the lodgment program framework.

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Keeping your details up to date

It is important we have the correct contact details for your practice. Notify the Tax Practitioners Board of any changes to your contact details.

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