This article details the optional steps for adding STP intermediary details to ClockOn. This will allow you to share your STP records directly with your tax or registered agent.
Before completing this process you will need to complete an Agent nomination process and set the appropriate permissions with the ATO to authorise your tax agent access to your business's online services. For more information on this process please see the following ATO documentation links.
- Agent nomination process
https://www.ato.gov.au/online-services/businesses-and-organisations-online-services/agent-nomination-process - Relationship Authorisation Manager
https://info.authorisationmanager.gov.au/ - Access Manager For Tax Professionals
https://www.ato.gov.au/online-services/access-manager/access-manager-for-tax-professionals
--- IMPORTANT--- Once these details have been entered into the system, you will need to update the companies SSID record in the ATO's Relationship Manager as a new one will be generated for your Tax Agent ABN. Authorisation of ClockOn as Service Provider (SSID) Without this set being completed the STP submissions will not be successful when processed to by the ATO.
To submit through ClockOn you will first need to enter your tax agent details into the system, this is done under the Additional Settings > Contract Details screen and then enable the Intermediary settings.
The following walkthrough details the process for updating your system for tax and registered agents.