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STP Reporting discrepancy in summary compared to reports

JVG

Hi, I've found when I check in preparation for EOFY STP reporting that a category for one of our employees is being missed in the Final Indicator page Gross YTD. Just wondering if this is a glitch on the page itself or as all the other reports and my records I use to check have the correct amounts.

Basically, the Gross YTD should be $141,000, but the Secondment Allowance amount seems to be missing for the Final Indicator (displays as $132,500). When I view the payment summary, the amounts add up for the Gross to be $141,000.

Also, this particular Payroll category has been used with other employees with no issues. I've checked the Payroll Register and Payroll Activity reports which do not show any discrepancy. The totals in the YTD verification report reflect my numbers.

Yes, I've run a blank slip, which didn't fix this issue.

Has anyone else had this problem.

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Genreve_S

Hi @JVG,

Thanks for sending those screenshots through. Bit confusing when the STP reports don’t line up with the other reports, isn’t it? The Gross YTD column in the STP report is only adding up the amounts from pay categories set to the ATO reporting category as gross. My guess is the Secondment Allowance might be set up differently.

From what I can see in the screenshots, though, everything looks like it's matching.

Regards,
Genreve

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Doreen_P

Hi @KLGSA,

The gross amounts in the STP EOFY Finalisation Report don’t tally with other payroll reports because STP reports follow the ATO’s strict rules, which means certain pay items like bonuses can show up differently, often separated from gross wages. As for that missing bonus breakdown, it’s likely due to how the bonus has been mapped in the ATO reporting categories or whether it’s accidentally exempted from PAYG withholding. That’s why it pops up in the gross total but doesn’t get its own line item in the breakdown. To fix it, double-check the bonus item’s ATO reporting category and PAYG settings, adjust if needed, and send an update event to refresh the reports.

If this still doesn't fix the figures from the payroll reports, it's best to reach out to our team on Live Chat via our virtual assistant, MOCA, or by submitting a support case via MyAccount.

Cheers,

Doreen

KLGSA

I’ve just encountered the same issue and I’m quite confused as to why the gross amounts in the STP EOFY Finalisation Report don’t match the figures in the other reports.

Additionally, the bonus amount is appearing in the employee's Income Statement under the gross total, but it's missing from the detailed breakdown — it simply disappears. I had assumed there would be a separate line item for the bonus, possibly under "Allowance" with a note indicating it includes the bonus. The presentation is a bit unclear and quite confusing.

JVG

Hi Genreve,

Great, thanks for this, that really helps. So, I'm what I gather from this is that the ATO doesn't include this in the Gross but as a separate category, whereas MYOB Reporting summarises it into Gross.

Bit painful when Bonuses And Commissions, Other Paid Leave and Overtime also report to Gross Payments even though they are categorised differently. Must be a tax thing. Thanks again

Genreve_S

Hi @JVG,

From what I can see in the screenshots, though, everything looks like it's matching.

Regards,
Genreve