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   Click Finalise at the top right of the form.
   The button changes to Finalising... while the return is being sent to the ATO for validation.
   When the return has been sent, the message "Return has been sent to the ATO for validation" displays at the top of the form.

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   If the return is rejected by the ATO, the message "ATO has rejected the return" displays at the top of the form. There will be a list reasons why the return was rejected – you'll need to edit those fields to correct the errors.

2. Click on the Edit button at the top right of the form to correct any validation messages.
   When you have corrected all the problem fields identified by the ATO, finalise the return again.

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Requesting a digital signature

1. Complete the following fields in the Request a signature dialog:
   • Assign to – this is the name of the contact person at your client's business
   • Title – this is a subject line that can include the type of BAS form and period
   • Description – a message that requests a review and signature from the client. This is pre-filled with default text that includes the details of the return – you can edit this text if you want to.
   • Due date.
2. Click Request a signature at the bottom of the dialog.
   This sends the return to the client. The message "Return has been successfully sent to the client for signature" displays at the top of the form.
3. When you receive the signed return from the client, the message "Signature received. Return is ready to lodge" displays at the top of the form.

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Requesting a manual signature

1. Click Request manual signature at the bottom of the Request a signature dialog.
   The message "This return has been sent for manual signature. When you receive the signed return, click on Mark as signed" displays at the top of the form.
   The status changes to Pending signature to show that you've sent the return to the client. 
2. Click Download at the top of the form.
   This creates a PDF of the return. Save the PDF to your computer.
3. Send the PDF to your client by either email or post, or by handing it directly to them.
   Request the client to review, sign and send the return to you.

When your client has signed the return, click Mark as signed at the top right of the form. This changes the status of the return to Ready to lodge, and the button changes to Lodge.

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   Click Lodge at the top right of the form.
   The Lodge dialog displays.
2. Click Lodge at the bottom of the dialog.
   The button changes to Lodging... while the return is being sent to the ATO.
   When the return has been sent, the message "... has been lodged with the ATO" displays at the top of the form ans the status is set to Submitted.

If the ATO rejects the return, the message "ATO has rejected this Activity Statement" displays at the top of the form and the status is set to Rejected.

When the ATO accepts the return, the message "ATO has accepted this Activity Statement" displays at the top of the form and the status is set to Lodged.