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  • Access and permissions

    Work out what you can do with your permission type and how to submit files on behalf of others.

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    Permissions for administrators and principal authorities

    Administrators (principal authorities or authorisation administrators) can:

    • access all file transfer functions by default
    • manage access and permissions for the online functions for your staff. Staff must be registered as an authorised user.

    Manage your business authorisations in the Relationship Authorisation ManagerExternal Link.

    Permissions for authorised users

    If you're an authorised user in Relationship Authorisation Manager (RAM) with full access, you have access to all file transfer functions by default.

    If you're an authorised user or Basic myGovID user with custom access, your administrator will need to grant you the appropriate file transfer functions permissions in Access Manager. Basic users have access restrictions.

    If you're unsure of your permissions, ask your system administrator. You can also check which reports you can lodge, in:

    • Online services for business – select Lodgments then File transfer
    • Online services for agents – select Reports and forms then File transfer
    • select the link What reports can I lodge here?
    Access Manager permissions and file transfer functions

    Permission

    File transfer function

    View

    Able to download files that we send

    Prepare

    Able to test a file and download the validation report

    Lodge

    Able to lodge a file containing original or amended data and download the validation report 

    Able to download response files for the files lodged (e.g. corrected TFN or ABN (or both) return file)

    Revise

    Na

    Submitting files on behalf of others

    You can submit files on behalf of others, including lodging pay as you go (PAYG) payment summary annual reports.

    Payroll service providers, registered tax agents and third parties can perform certain payroll functions on behalf of one or more employers.

    When lodging PAYG withholding annual reports electronically, a payroll service provider is the supplier who lodges the annual report on behalf of employers. They use their own online security credential when lodging.

    You need to log in to Access Manager to manage your access and permissions for Online services for business and Online services for agents. The business appointments function allows you to appoint a business and assign permissions.

      Last modified: 02 Jun 2022QC 26853