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Overview ECI Client software aims to provide a secure facility for ATO clients to receive, complete and return documents electronically via the Internet. The sections below describe some of the main features of the ECI Client software.
Acquiring and Installing the ECI Client Software You can acquire the ECI Client software from the Online Services Setup CD or the ATO website.The CD ROM is the most efficient method of installing the ECI Client software on your computer system. To obtain a CD please send an email (quoting your name and postal address) to the ECI Business Team at trpesd@ato.gov.au The web based version can be downloaded here. In order to use the ECI Client software to send and receive documents electronically, you also need to obtain a AUSkey. You then need to install your AUSkey on your computer and protect it with a password. When you are ready to deal electronically with the ATO, you can collect documents using the ECI Client software. The ATO will automatically generate your documents either monthly or quarterly depending on your reporting options or business turnover. The ATO will also send you an e-mail to let you know when your documents are available to be collected. You need your password to activate the electronic credential to collect your documents. If there is more than one document to collect, the system will allow you to download them in one action. Once downloaded, you can work on your documents while your Internet connection is closed. An open Internet connection is only required while collecting or sending documents. This allows you to complete your documents at your own pace. You can save your documents at any stage and resume working at a later time. All totals and sub-totals will be calculated automatically for you. You can check that all your information is correct before you send your document(s) to the ATO. The ECI Client software provides you with the option to send either a selected document or all documents to the ATO at the same time. The ECI application encrypts all documents before sending them across the Internet. This applies both when you collect documents from the ATO and when you send documents to the ATO. ECI Security over the Internet is provided by Public Key Technology. This ensures non-repudiation, authenticity, and the privacy of your information. A receipt number will be issued electronically for each document sent to the ATO. A copy of the document will be saved in the Sent Items tray of the Business menu together with the receipt details, visible on the front page of the document.
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