ATO Payroll Reporting - summary excludes Allowance - Car

BrianS2

Hi,

Started using MYOB payroll in July 24.

We have a payroll category setup for Allowance Car (STP2 reporting category "Allowance - Other"). Just noticed that the Allowance is not been included in W1 - Gross Payments on the summary &/or employee page of the ATO Payroll Report.

 

In addition, the summary page "ATO reporting category" does not have a line for Allowance - Other? It does have a line for "Allowance - Car" - which shows a $Nil value. 

But the Employees "Payroll reporting - employee year-to-date" shows the allowance paid as "Allowance - Car". This figure is excluded from the employees W1 Gross Payments earnings.

 

So, main questions are:

1. Should the "Allowance - Car" be included in W1
2. Why is not the allowance on the ATO "Payroll reporting - employer pay period" page
3. Why is not the "Allowance - Other" listed, in line with STP2 reporting (but has Allowance - Car)

We only do monthly pays so its not that we have run the report with different dates??

Any help greatly appreciated.

Cheers, Brian

Princess_R

Hi @BrianS2,

 

Thanks for reaching out! There might be some hiccups with how allowances are being reported in your payroll setup and STP2 reporting. Since this falls under financial advice, which we can't provide, it's best to consult with your accountant for specific guidance.

 

But I can share some helpful threads and articles that might assist you. Here are a few resources:

• YTD gross figures not including allowances
• Why are allowances not included in Total STP taxable wages??
• BAS
• Assign ATO reporting categories for Single Touch Payroll

Feel free to get in touch if there's anything else I can help you with.

 

Cheers,

Princess