There are three ways to access the new DDCTNS from within a 2017 Individual tax return:

1. From the Preparation menu:
   1. Follow the menu Preparation > Schedule.
   2. Double-click Deductions schedule (DDCTNS) to open.
2. From the ATO Schedules list:
   1. Click Deductions schedule (DDCTNS) under ATO Schedules on the Navigation bar.
3. From the deduction item:
   1. Click the Deductionss & Losses tab
   2. Click the field in Item D2, D3, D7, D8 or D15E and press ENTER.

You can no longer enter data directly into the deduction labels D1–D15, with the exception of label D11. The DDCTNS opens if there is no supporting worksheet at the deduction labels.

The table below shows:

• the differences between the schedules and worksheets available in 2018, and the schedules or worksheets in the 2019 tax year
• the maximum number of entries per item.

For information on the deduction item, including how to complete the label, click the link in the table.

At D1, MYOB Tax will consolidate records if you have more than 10 motor vehicle expense (mve) worksheets. Motor vehicles using the cents per kilometre (km) method integrate to the Deductions schedule (DDCTNS) first, in descending km order, followed by log book method. This ensures the consolidated record doesn't breach the 5000km limit.

In the DDCTNS, you'll only see one data-entry row for each item. The ATO has recommended that you group your expenses. For example — rather than listing individual stationery items (such as pen, pencil, stapler), just report the total stationary expense.

However, you can still add additional rows as required:

• To add additional rows, click in the relevant field then click on the toolbar. You can also press CTRL + INSERT on the keyboard.
• To delete rows you no longer need, click in the relevant row then click on the toolbar. You can also press CTRL + DELETE on the keyboard.
  

Where you exceed the maximum limit of records at D2 to D15, consolidate the remaining records with the description Consolidated remaining amounts. Refer to the specific item help topic for more details.

To help you in your calculations, we've updated a bunch of the supporting worksheets to integrate into the Deductions schedule (DDCTNS).

These these worksheets are not lodged to the ATO, but will instead integrate into the DDCTNS.

You might notice that data entry fields for these items is unavailable in the DDCTNS. This is because the value in this field come from a supporting worksheet.

To enter the data, click in the field and press Enter on the keyboard to open the worksheet. Fill in the worksheet as per normal.

To transfer the values from the worksheet into the DDCTNS, click on the toolbar or press F6 on the keyboard. The total is integrated to the relevant item in the DDCTNS.

By introducing the new DDCTNS, we've changed or replaced some worksheets and grids. As a result, only the following worksheets will roll over to 2019:

• Depreciation worksheet (d)
• Motor vehicle worksheet (mve)
• Personal superannuation contributions worksheet (psc)

You'll need to create all other deductions worksheets for 2019.

The ATO PDF version of the DDCTNS is not available and therefore not included in the ATO-PDF copy print. For paper lodgments, print amounts at deduction items and action codes at D1, D3 and D4 in the main income tax return.