Query
When preparing tax return and TBAR lodgments, I receive the following message:
No lodging party has been attached to this fund. Please setup the Lodging Party from the Settings screen.
Solution
1. Ensure a tax agent is created
From the Main Toolbar, go to Settings. | |
Select Lodging party from the list. |
Select Add New Lodging Party
See Adding a Lodging Party Tax Agent for more information.
2. Ensure the Tax agent is attached to the fund
From the Main Toolbar, go to Settings. | |
Select Lodging party from the list. |
Click on the desired tax agent:
In the popup screen, click on
Select the funds from the list, moving them to the "Assigned entities" section. Once finished, click Save:
3. Once the tax agent is added and attached to the fund, update the lodging party in the Tax return.
From the Main Toolbar navigate to the Compliance menu. | |
Select Tax compliance. |
Under the SMSF Annual Return menu on the left-hand side, select Section K (Declarations).
Select Update Lodging Party. You will now be able to validate the return.