How to prepare and lodge a COVID-19 Re-contribution file.

Learn how to prepare and lodge a COVID-19 Re-contribution file for submission to the ATO. 

Prepare COVID-19 Re-contribution file for lodgment

To prepare the COVID-19 Re-contribution file click .

The export will be based on the fund selected and include any member that has a Covid Re-contribution. 

Export Covid-19 CSV button not displaying: 

• This button will only display if the COVID-19 contribution is greater than $0.00 for the financial year for any member.
• The Export Covid-19 CSV button will only display between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2030.

Lodge a COVID-19 Re-contribution file.

Currently, the ATO does not have the capacity to accept direct submissions via Simple Fund 360. 

After downloading the COVID-19 Re-contribution file, you can lodge it with the ATO using Online Services for Tax Agent.

1. Log in to Online services for agents.
2. Navigate to 'Reports and Forms --> File transfer --->select Lodge. 
3. Input the details requested within the form and click 'submit', ensuring the following actions are completed 

• • Select 'lodge'
  • Attach the CSV file
  • Select 'Send a notification when validation report is ready' and include an email address.
  • Tick to sign the declaration.

Check the validation report to ensure that the form was submitted successfully.