Hi khpser,
That’s a really good one to pause on, because allowances can get fiddly pretty quickly. Different allowances should be set up under the reporting category that matches what the allowance is for. That often means keeping them as separate wage categories rather than bundling them together. You can also check this link about allowances for more info. For the exact setup of:
- Fare allowance
- Travelling time allowance
- Which reporting code/category should apply, it’d be best to check this with your accountant or payroll advisor before locking it in, so the categories line up properly with the award and ATO reporting.
Cheers,
Doreen
