Create the TPAR form
To create a TPAR form, Select a client, click Tax Forms, click New.
From the Form Type field select TPAR
The TPAR form consists of the following:
• Taxable payments annual report main form, used to enter Payer details.
• Payee details worksheet, used to enter payee information.
The TPAR form should be completed as per ATO instructions. For more information relating to TPAR, click HERE.
The TPAR form does not get lodged through HandiTax.
Export TPAR file
In the ‘Tax Return Outline’ a button named ‘Export TPAR file’ provides the ability for the user to export a file to the local PC directory. By default the path will be a …\Hsoft\Doc folder.
Use the ‘Export TPAR file’ to generate a file for a completed TPAR form to lodge via the ATO Online services for agents.
Lodging to the ATO
Once the file has been exported to the local machine, you will need to access the ATO’s ‘Online Services for Agents’ (OSFA) - previously known as ATO portal - and upload the file.
Below are the steps to perform the lodgement (upload) via the OSFA.
Login to OSFA
Go to the ‘Reports and forms’ menu and select ‘File Transfer’
Click on lodge
Select Lodge to submit the TPAR. Alternatively select Test for the submission not to be assessed on lodgement.
Attach the file exported from HandiTax. Complete email address details and tick the declaration box. Then click Submit.