Payroll Tax Report showing a different Superannuation figure to a P&L

Question

We have just discovered that the Payroll Tax Report exists and have attempted to use it for the first time. Prior to this, we had entered the wage components (wages + superannuation) from a P&L. In generating the Payroll Tax Report this month and comparing it to a P&L, the superannuation figure is different (greater on the Payroll Tax Report). I have retrospectively generated Payroll Tax Reports and P&Ls for the last 6 months and similar trend is seen. The difference is not a set percentage or amount.

Does anyone know why this might be? We are in Victoria.

shella_a · Answer

Hi dctung,
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This kind of discrepancy is likely due to how the reports pull data. The Payroll Tax Report is based on payment dates, while the P&amp;L might capture amounts based on when they’re accrued. This mismatch can happen if payment dates fall across different months.
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Here are a few things to try:

Filter Dates: Double-check that you’re using the same date range for both reports.
 YTD Reports: Run a year-to-date (YTD) report to spot trends or anomalies.
 Super Setup: Make sure superannuation is set up consistently in your payroll system, as some items might be included in one report but not the other.

It might also help to review specific transactions to see exactly where the figures differ. If the figures still differ chat with our team through our virtual assistant MOCA or drop us a support ticket via&nbsp;MyAccount so we can sort it out for you.
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Regards,
Shella

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