Summary
The e-AR software enables you to change data after lodging your initial return.
To change data on a previously lodged AR you need to log into PTX Express using your Username and Password, and select the Annual Reconciliation application. There, you will be presented with the Electronic Annual Reconciliation (e-AR) screen. On this screen, click on the Edit button in the Action column.
The Review Details page will then show the information previously lodged. To start changing data on this return, use the NEXT button on the bottom of the screen to take you to the screen where you want to change data.
Please note that data changed on certain screens may force you to review all subsequent screens.
For example, if in your initial return you indicated that you paid no FBT but in your updated return you indicate that you do pay FBT, this will change your Victorian Taxable Wages and your Liability Calculation. You will therefore need to review all screens from the Victorian Wages screen onwards.
Once you have changed the necessary data YOU MUST go to the Lodgement page and click on the LODGE button. Upon completion you will be issued with a Lodgement Number and returned to the Electronic Annual Reconciliation (e-AR) screen.
Lodging multiple amendments
Once you have lodged one amended AR return, the Electronic Annual Reconciliation (e-AR) screen will display your original AR and the amended one in the table which will show the date and time each AR was lodged. Where there have been multiple lodgements for the same reconciliation period, the SRO will assume that the latest lodgement contains the correct information.
If you need to make more alternations to your AR you need to click on the Edit button in the Action column to the right of the most recently lodged AR.
Once you have changed the necessary data YOU MUST go to the Lodgement page and click on the LODGE button. You will then be issued with a Lodgement Number and returned to the Electronic Annual Reconciliation (e-AR) screen.
Assistance
If you need further information on this topic, please contact our payroll tax enquiry service on 13 21 61.