Broadcasting Licence Fee Quick Guide - submitting a return

Steps1. Log in to the BLF system

2. You will be directed to the home screen.

3. Once ‘Returns’ has been selected you will be on the Return overview page

4. Select ‘Access Return’ button for the licence return you want to work on.

5. The licence overview screen shows your progress through the return.

6. Licence Information tab

7. Select Profit and Loss tab

8. Select Balance Sheet – similar to Profit and Loss

9. Select Program Inventory Movement (PIM) (TV only)

10. Select Notes to PIM (TV only)

11. Return to overview screen and select ready for auditor. Receive an audit reference number.

12. Select Documents tab.

13. Upload documents in relevant section

14. Licence fee calculation tab

15. Calculate rebate (TV only)

16. Return to overview screen. Select ‘Submit to ACMA’ when ready to submit return.

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Start1. Log into the Broadcasting Licence Fee (BLF) system.

2. You will be directed to the home screen.

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Messages will be displayed here.

Click on the arrow for the full message

Select ‘Returns’ to navigate to overview page

3. Once ‘Returns’ has been selected you will be on the Return overview page

4. Select ‘Access Return’ button for the return you want to work on.

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Select a return year to view licences for

Your licence number, licence type, call sign, return status, return period and unlock requested will be displayed. Please take note of the return status and if any unlock requests are pending.

5. The licence overview screen shows your progress through the return.

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Licence details and return status will be displayed here

Error messages will be displayed here

An asterisk identifies which tab is missing mandatory information

The overview page will guide you through the process. Complete the tasks displayed to progress to the next stage in the return.

6. Licence Information tab

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Answer the question by selecting the correct circle.

Please check that all licence information is correct

7. Select Profit and Loss tab

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← Schedule information will be displayed here

← The section of the Act that relates to the schedule is shown hereDownload schedule formulae will display how each calculation is determined

All boxes with red are mandatory and needed to be completed. You can enter $0

The ? shows you where this information will be used or where it has come from

The assessed figures from last period will display here for comparison

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The ! will appear to highlight an error. Click on the ! to see reason for !

Add notes to specific line items by selecting show note.

Click on a total or subtotal line to see what line items are used for the calculation →

Remember to save regularly

8. Select Balance Sheet – similar to profit and loss

9. Select Program Inventory Movement (PIM) (TV only)

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You can select the ‘Populate with Zeros’ button to have all fields filled with zero

You need to ensure the formula is correct before you can proceed.

10. Select Notes to PIM (TV only)

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Provide an explanation if required

11. Return to overview screen and select ready for auditor. This will provide you with an audit number (displayed at top of screen).

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Audit reference number

If you want to change the figures on the profit & loss, balance sheet or PIM schedules select change numbers

A viewable B10 is available

12. Select Document tab.

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Your system generated audit package is displayed. Click on the icon.

Your system generated statutory declaration is displayed. Click on the icon.

Note that documents can’t be removed once uploaded.

13. Upload documents in relevant section

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Type a brief description. Select the document you want to upload. Select upload filesPlease ensure the uploaded documents have

passed the virus scan before proceeding

You can view uploaded documents ↑ by selecting ‘Download’

← Once all documents have been uploaded select refresh return

14. Licence fee calculation tab

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Most of the information has been pre-populated for you

ACMA suggested value will appear to guide you with

what to enter

← If reporting using option 2, enter amount here. Otherwise leave blank

15. Calculate rebates (TV only)

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ACMA suggested value will appear if you are entitled to claim a rebate. You can claim any amount however ACMA may assess a different licence fee

Your licence fee will calculate automatically. If you have made alterations to fields in this schedule you will need to select ‘Save’ to obtain the correct calculation

16. Return to overview screen. Select ‘Submit to ACMA’ when ready to submit return.

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