Link Your SMSF and Receive ATO Notifications

The ATO has updated its procedures and will no longer send PAYG instalment notices via regular mail. This change means that you may miss important information about your SMSF’s tax obligations if don’t have the online access to your SMSF..

To ensure you stay informed and can make timely payments, such as PAYG instalements, you’ll need to link your SMSF to the ATO Business Portal. This will enable you to receive alerts and access your PAYG information at any time.

Why This Matters:

• Without this setup, you may not receive notices unless you contact the ATO every quarter.

• If your SMSF has already submitted at least one tax return, it’s especially important to follow these steps.

• Even if your fund hasn’t lodged a return yet, setting this up now will prepare you for the upcoming year.

How to Link Your SMSF and Receive ATO Notifications:

1. Ensure you have the myGovID app installed.

2. Your identity strength must be set to “Strong.”

3. Visit https://info.authorisationmanager.gov.au.

4. Click “Login with myGovID.”

5. Choose “Link your business,” then proceed.

6. Enter your address and continue.

7. Find your SMSF (by ABN) in the list, check the box beside it, and continue.

8. Enter your email address and send a verification code.

9. Check your inbox, enter the code on the site, and verify.

10. Once verified, click “Continue.”

11. Tick the box to accept the declaration (if you agree) and click “Submit.”

Your SMSF is now linked.

Next: Set Up Notifications

1. Go to www.ato.gov.au

2. Select “Log in as” > “Business.”

3. Log in using your MyID.

4. Choose your SMSF and click “Next.”

5. Open the “Communication” menu.

6. Select “Secure Mail.”

7. Scroll to the bottom and click “Notifications.”

8. Enter your preferred email and click “Save.”

This will ensure you receive email alerts whenever the ATO sends a message to your SMSF portal.

We’ll also send you a reminder each quarter to check your notifications and ensure any tax payable is addressed.