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:
- Working with us online – tax agents
- About the lodgment program for tax agents
- Keeping your details up to date
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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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- Practitioner lodgment service
- Tax agent online services guide
- Digital education resources
- Security advice for tax professionals and businesses
- Cash Flow Coaching Kit
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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If you are a newly registered tax agent, this is key information you need to be aware of, including working online, the lodgment program, security, keeping your details up to date, and obligations of you and your staff.