Tax accountants play a crucial role in the upcoming changes introduced by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) regarding the reporting of tax and super information by employers. Starting from 1 July 2018, the implementation of Single Touch Payroll will become mandatory. Although there is still a six-month window before this requirement takes effect, it is vital for individuals to proactively prepare for this change by seeking assistance from a tax accountant and taking necessary steps in advance.
If you have 20 or more employees, you need to start using Single Touch Payroll-enabled software to report your
- pay-as-you-go withholding
- super information
- payments to employees, such as salaries and wages
You must simultaneously send this information to the ATO as you pay your employees. This can be outsourced either through us or a payroll service provider. The providers are updating their products and services to enable them to become Single Touch Payroll-enabled.
We will keep you informed until 1 July 2018, so watch this space on what you must do.
In the meantime, below is a link to a simple video from the ATO explaining what will be needed.
Kreston Stanley Williamson Team
*Correct as of December 2017
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