Getting started with Single Touch Payroll (STP) is easy, with just five simple steps. Payroll involves complex requirements, so we must meet the standards set by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the 122 Fair Work Modern Awards. You can Request Support 24/7/365, and one of our team members will contact you during our regular business hours.
If you haven't already signed up, refer to How do I sign up for e-PayDay Go® Single Touch Payroll?
How to get on your way,
STEP 1 - Firstly, set up your Organisation (Legal Entity).
STEP 2 - then add your required Fair Work Awards and Agreements.
STEP 3 - now add your employees' Superannuation Funds.
STEP 4 - review the Pay Rates, Allowances and/or Deductions (Pay Types).
STEP 5 - finally add your Payees (Employees).
If you are
using e-Time (Timesheets), refer to How do I process a Single Touch Payroll e-Time Pay Run?
not using e-Time (Timesheets), refer to How do I process a Single Touch Payroll Pay Run?
Before completing STEP 7 per How do I process a Single Touch Payroll Pay Run?, you must register with SuperChoice.
The ATO is currently sending letters stating that an SSID is required. This letter has been sent prematurely by the ATO as the supporting framework is not yet available to us. We are currently using the ATO’s SSP model for STP Lodgements via SuperChoice.
The ATO has agreed to defer the requirement for SuperChoice to implement Cloud software Authentication and Authorisation (CAA) within the Sending Service Provider (SSP) service.
This deferral takes into account the specific circumstances of SuperChoice, recognising the breadth of change required, client base and the impact of concurrent reforms, such as PayDay Super. DSPs that use SuperChoice as their SSP are not required to seek additional exemptions.
As stated in the ATO Guidance, ask your provider how your software will connect to the ATO. "If your software is connected to the ATO by an SSP, your SSP will set up the connection to us for you. There is no need for you to contact us."
You MUST lodge a Final (EOFY) Event from your previous product. Contact the provider for assistance in completing this step.
You MUST:
Enter the BMS ID in Previous BMS ID when completing STEP 1.
Enter the STP Payee ID in either STP Payee ID or STP Previous Payee Payroll ID, and Opening/Adjustment Taxation Balances when completing STEP 5.
Lodge an STP Update to notify the ATO of these changes.
To meet our Free Payroll Software (FREEPAY) Terms of Offer, your subscription will be automatically disabled if:
- A Payee is not added within 45 days.
- Your first STP report is not lodged with the ATO within 90 days.
These conditions are not applicable for paid subscription plans.