Changes
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| Ageing disparate internal OSR system based on commissioner-assessing and revenue receipting | Modern, integrated revenue management system based on e-business, self assessment and client relationship management and revenue-base management |
| Manual lodgment of paper-based returns | Electronic lodgment of returns preferred Manual lodgment of returns possible using the new version of D12.3 |
| Some self assessors submit multiple payments with return | Self assessors submit one payment for all transactions in a return Payments direct from parties will only be accepted on commissioner assessments |
| Payment options are limited to cash and/or cheque | Multiple payment options available: direct debit, BPAY, EFT, cash or cheque |
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Existing returns require complete records to be maintained and certain information to be lodged |
Some more information required in returns as well as record retention. Better data will lead to better management of the revenue base |
| Downloadable duty calculators | Online access to transfer duty calculator. Downloadable calculators for other duty types will remain |
Why go online?
Duties Online makes managing your duties returns simple. You can:
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Get control. Prioritise documents and do returns when you want, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from anywhere with internet access.
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Save time. There's no waiting. In-house processing reduces turnaround time.
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Easy use of Duties Online. It's designed for simplicity.
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Free Registration. Registered self assessors will be automatically registered for Duties Online and no costs are involved for set up or use.
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Reduce administrative costs. e.g. photocopying and postage costs.
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Pay electronically. You can now pay your return by electronic funds transfer (EFT), BPay or direct debit.
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Ensure security. OSR is committed to protecting the security of our clients and your clients' information.
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Gain flexibility. Duties Online offers businesses a range of access levels.
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Benefit from secure management of passwords.


