Forum Discussion

LeeanneBRC's avatar
LeeanneBRC
User
5 days ago
Solved

STP - Pay runs done prior to set up of STP

I am new to MYOB and received training from a provider though had incorrect information. I was not aware that I was required to set up STP so i have 6 pay runs missing from STP (Feb to May). I can no...
  • gavin12345's avatar
    gavin12345
    4 days ago

    Hi LeeanneBRC 

     

    I posted a few times explaining how STP Reporting works, however MYOB staff keep blocking the posts, so I cannot provide a link.

     

    Basically ignore the 6 missing payruns. Everytime you lodge a pay run, MYOB doesn't just report that payrun (they cannot) - they must report the employee's YTD totals with each Report. This is because the ATO replaces all previous pay's YTD amounts with this pay's YTD amounts. So provided you lodged the final pay for the year, even if you missed dozens of previous pay runs, the ATO will have the latest YTD amounts for the Income Statements.

     

    I am not suggesting or encouraging employers from lodging pay runs, legally you are required to lodge on or before the date of each payment. I am simply explaining how STP Reporting works from an employee's Income Statement point of view. Sure your Business Activity Statement  prefill amount was wrong for the affected quarter, but as that quarter is long gone, nothing is gained by trying to lodge old pay runs.

     

    Regards

    Gavin

     

LeeanneBRC's avatar
LeeanneBRC
User

Thank you so very much Earl. 

 

My payroll register report, the payroll summary report and the year to date verification report all match each other and include the 6 missed pay runs on STP. 

 

I have taken a look to look for the live chat on MYOB.com/support though have not found it.

 

Can you help me with what to do next or if not could you  please direct me where to find the live chat -i found the MOCA though I am not able to find anything I need through that. 

 

Thank you 

Leeanne

gavin12345's avatar
gavin12345
Ultimate User
4 days ago

Hi LeeanneBRC 

 

I posted a few times explaining how STP Reporting works, however MYOB staff keep blocking the posts, so I cannot provide a link.

 

Basically ignore the 6 missing payruns. Everytime you lodge a pay run, MYOB doesn't just report that payrun (they cannot) - they must report the employee's YTD totals with each Report. This is because the ATO replaces all previous pay's YTD amounts with this pay's YTD amounts. So provided you lodged the final pay for the year, even if you missed dozens of previous pay runs, the ATO will have the latest YTD amounts for the Income Statements.

 

I am not suggesting or encouraging employers from lodging pay runs, legally you are required to lodge on or before the date of each payment. I am simply explaining how STP Reporting works from an employee's Income Statement point of view. Sure your Business Activity Statement  prefill amount was wrong for the affected quarter, but as that quarter is long gone, nothing is gained by trying to lodge old pay runs.

 

Regards

Gavin

 

  • LeeanneBRC's avatar
    LeeanneBRC
    User
    4 days ago

    Good evening Gavin, 

    Thank you so very much, I spent over 2 hours on the live chat today, and have had my fingers crossed that it was ok as she was not really sure and I don't think they understood my query - would go off and check with some one and come back 30 minutes later with only half an answer. You have answered well, and easily and I understand fully now so thank you so very much. I greatly appreciate your help. 
    Thank you 

    Leeanne