Before you lodge
There is no fee for lodging an objection.
Before lodging an objection, you need to:
- understand the time limits, and what you can and can’t object to – see Eligibility to lodge an objection
- research the issue and prepare the objection, including what to include in the objection.
Lodge online
To lodge the objection online, follow these steps:
- Log in to Online services for agents
- From the Practice level menu, select Reports and forms
- Select Lodge an objection
- Enter the required information
- Select the Declaration tick box, then Submit.
Log in to Online services for agents
For more information, see:
Declarations
Objections lodged using Online services for agents are lodged using your approved electronic signature.
When you lodge an objection using Online services for agents, you must select the Declaration tick box before you submit the form.
We may request additional information
When considering your objection, we may contact you for more information to help us make a decision.
We will contact you, either through Practice mail or your preferred communication channel, outlining what information you can provide.
Make sure you have set up your Practice mail to receive an email notification when we send you a message.
Submit additional information
To submit additional information for an objection:
- Log in to Online services for agents
- Go to Reports and forms
- Select Submit further information for lodged private ruling/objection
- Enter the required information
- Attach any additional evidence or supporting documents
- Select the Declaration tick box, then Submit.
Log in to Online services for agents
Lodge using the PDF form
If you can't lodge online, you can lodge your objection using the PDF objection form.
Download the Objection form – for tax professionals (NAT 13044, PDF, 1.4MB)This link will download a file.
To complete the form, you must save it to your desktop computer or laptop (with the latest version of Adobe Acrobat installed).
The form uses JavaScript. If prompted, you will need to enable JavaScript.
When you've completed your form, follow these steps:
- Make sure you have signed the Declaration section
- Save it using the Save form for submission button
- Use the Print form button
- Complete the declaration section with your signature and then send it to us by fax or post, using the details given in the form.
Lodge an objection letter
If you can't access or choose not to use our forms, you can write and lodge your objection in a letter to us.