How to report with SBR-enabled software
Your organisations business and accounting software may include Standard Business ReportingExternal Link (SBR), which helps to simplify business reporting obligations. SBR allows you to submit information including tax file number declarations and income tax returns.
If your organisation uses SBR-enabled software, you should refer to your business software's guidance for instructions on sending information to us.
When lodging reports, your SBR-enabled business software may require a branch number (for example, Activity statement 002). This is located next to your account description in Online services for businessExternal Link or ATO online servicesExternal Link (for sole traders).
If you use SBR-enabled software, you can report using information that's already captured as part of the day-to-day operations of your business.
If you are a business owner and you do not currently use SBR enabled software, find out about available products by:
- talking to your adviser or software provider
- reviewing the SBR products registerExternal Link.
Credentials in SBR-enabled software
Your SBR-enabled software uses a credential that allows you to securely submit information to us.
When using cloud-based SBR software, you don't need to create this credential. Instead, your software provider will build it into your software.
If you use desktop or locally hosted SBR-enabled software (not cloud), you'll need to create a machine credentialExternal Link using Relationship Authorisation ManagerExternal Link.