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STP Reporting for Closely Held Payees: Your 2025 Guide

If you run a family business, trust, or small company where wages often stay within the inner circle, you’re likely familiar with the phrase “STP exemption for closely held payees”. The ATO used to offer a full Single Touch Payroll exemption for these payees, but now you’re required to report their wages and payments through…

Your Essential Guide to Register for Single Touch Payroll

Let’s face it: payroll has never been anyone’s favourite part of running a business! But Single Touch Payroll (STP) is not just another admin task—it’s the law. If your business (or the business you manage payroll or bookkeeping for) has employees—whether one or one hundred—you must report certain payroll information directly to the ATO every…

Is Superannuation Paid on Workers’ Compensation in Australia?

If you’re off work with an injury and receiving workers’ compensation, you might worry about whether your superannuation is still growing while you’re focusing on getting better. It’s a common point of confusion. Employees often don’t know what they’re entitled to, and many employers are unsure of their obligations. This guide is for both employees…

STP Phase 2 Employer Guide: A Simple Explanation

STP Phase 2 has been in place for a while now, but are you fully across what it means for your business? Many employers have transitioned, but some are still catching up or are unsure if they’re meeting all the reporting obligations. While this phase of Single Touch Payroll (STP) will make your life easier…

Best Payroll Software for Accountants

Looking for payroll software that doesn’t just work but works for you?  As an accountant, your time is precious, your payroll processes need precision, and your clients expect perfect results. The right payroll software can deliver such results efficiently and seamlessly! But with so many options on the market, which one is the best fit…

Calculating the Cost of Workers’ Compensation Insurance

“Expect the unexpected.”  Unfortunately, despite your best efforts to safeguard your employees in the workplace, accidents still happen.  And when they do, you want to feel confident that your team is cared for without jeopardising your business’s health.  This guide will uncover how to calculate the cost of workers’ compensation insurance so your business stays…

Streamline Payroll With Our Simplified Calculator

Are you tired of complex payroll calculations? Say goodbye to this headache thanks to our user-friendly payroll calculator that simplifies the process for you.  This calculator uses the latest Australian Taxation Office payroll formulas to help you efficiently calculate your employees’ wages, taxes, and deductions with less chance of costly errors, as manual calculations are…

What Is Single Touch Payroll?

Do you have questions about Single Touch Payroll (STP), the revolutionary payroll system for Australian business owners? You’re in the right place! We’re here to help you understand  What is Single Touch Payroll? How does Single Touch Payroll simplify my payroll process? How do I start a Single Touch Payroll? How do I check my…

Is Single Touch Payroll Compulsory?

Single Touch Payroll (STP) allows your business to electronically report payroll information to the Australian Tax Office (ATO) each time you pay your employees.  This information includes wages and salaries, pay-as-you-go (PAYG) withholding, and superannuation. This system gives the ATO up-to-date employee payroll and superannuation information throughout the year and aims to make reporting more…

The Essential Single Touch Payroll Checklist

Running a business in Australia? Then you know how vital it is to keep your payroll in check.  It’s not just about ticking boxes for the tax man; it’s about steering clear of pesky fines and keeping your business running smoothly. Plus, it’s how you show your team they’re valued- by paying them correctly and…