Download Files

The ECI enables you to download files from the Tax Office.

To download a file (eg ACK, SPAD or MAFR) perform the following steps:

1. Select Check Status/Receive from the Superannuation menu. Select Update Status button, the ECI will contact the ECI server to retrieve the current status. If the ECI is not connected to the ECI Server, a Connect to ATO dialog box will display. New ACK and SPAD files are marked Available in the Status column of the Check Status/Receive window.
2. Select the file to download.
3. Click on the [Get File] button. The Download File dialog box displays.
4. Click on the [Download] button to begin the file transfer. The Save File Dialog Box is displayed
5. Enter a file name and location. The File Transfer Status dialog box displays. When the file transfer is complete a File Transfer Complete dialog box displays. This box carries a warning that the file is only available for re-downloading for a set period of time. After the retention period has elapsed, files are Archived and are not available for re-download. For further information, see Information Retention Periods

NB

If you have specified that you wish to keep both secured and unsecured files (for non-repudiation purposes) you will need to provide a file name and location for the secured file. For further information, see System Configuration.

Read Files

The ECI enables you to read files/messages from the Tax Office.

To read a message or a file perform the following steps:

1. Select Check Status/Receive from the Superannuation menu. Select Update Status button, the ECI will contact the ECI server to retrieve the current status. If the ECI is not connected to the ECI Server, a Connect to ATO dialog box will display. New messages are marked Available in the Status column of the Check Status/Receive window.
2. Select the message or file to read.
3. Click on the [Read] button. The message/file displays in a Notepad window. Normal Notepad functionality lets you save or print the message. 

NB

Once a message/file has been read, it will only available for re-reading for another 7 days