Prompt: CMN.ATO.GEN.EM0004
Message Description:
This message indicates that the Income Tax Return (ITR) has been successfully received by the ATO and is currently in the status:
“Balancing – Accounting action in progress.”
This message indicates that the Income Tax Return (ITR) has been successfully received by the ATO and is currently in the status:
“Balancing – Accounting action in progress.”
What This Means

- The ATO is currently processing the lodged return.
- Additional internal accounting checks or balancing activities are underway.
- No immediate action is typically required from the user at this stage.
Recommended Action
- Contact the ATO
- It is best to call the ATO directly to confirm if any further action is required from your end.
- This ensures there are no pending issues or additional requirements.
- Confirm Status
- If the ATO confirms that everything is in order and no action is needed:
- You may proceed to mark the form as “Lodged” in your system. Guide: How to "mark form as lodged manually".
- If the ATO confirms that everything is in order and no action is needed: