Online services for tax agents

As a tax agent, you can use the following tools to deal with us online.

Tax Agent Portal

An interactive way to access information, services and functions secured by digital certificate technology.

You can use the portal to:

• assist in the management of your practice in dealing with the Tax Office
• view and update your client's registration details
• prepare, lodge, view and print activity statements for your clients
• view your lodgment program information
• view client account information
• request refunds and credit transfers on behalf of your clients, and
• send messages to the Tax Office on selected topics.

Tax Agent Portal essentials

Tax Agent Portal online training

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Electronic Lodgment Service (ELS)

ELS allows you to lodge client income tax returns, activity statements and Australian Business Number (ABN) applications online.

ELS essentials

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Update client Australian business number (ABN) details on the ABR

Tax agents can access their clients' Australian business number (ABN) details online and:

• change secure ABN information (for example - postal address and public officer) and receive confirmation of the change in the same internet session
• apply for a Tax File Number (TFN), and
• register for PAYG or GST

You will need a primary digital certificate to access this service

Link to the ABR (www.abr.gov.au)

Access electronic forms

These forms can be completed and securely submitted to us online.

Electronic forms

Last Modified: Friday, 21 November 2008