Modified Tax Rate

Hi Bullswool,

When entering a modified tax rate, you need to consider that MYOB's tax calculations automatically include the ACC levy (1.67% based on your description, though the exact rate could vary depending on updated settings or annual limits). Hence, you must ensure that the tax rate field reflects the employee's specific tax rate minus the ACC levy for accurate calculation.
 

• Review ACC Settings and Thresholds:
  • According to the relevant document, the ACC Earners’ Levy is calculated as 1.60% of annual earnings up to a capped amount of $142,283 for the 2024-2025 tax year. Any earnings above this threshold are not subject to the ACC levy. Ensure that the employee's tax settings comply with these rules.
     
  • If your modified tax rate plus the deducted ACC levy (1.60%) does not match what you expect, verify that these adjustments are correctly entered into MYOB.
     
• Validation of Payroll Calculations:
  • MYOB automatically applies tax rules and deducts appropriate levies as part of payroll calculations. If results are incorrect, double-check the tax code being used for the employee. Specific codes (e.g., M, S SL, etc.) govern what deductions and rates are applied.
     
  • Ensure the pay frequency (weekly, fortnightly, monthly, etc.) is configured correctly, as this affects the prorated tax and levy calculations.
• Truncation and Precision:
  • Tax amounts and adjustments in MYOB are often truncated to whole dollars or cents during calculations. Verify that no rounding discrepancies are occurring, as the system truncates values (e.g., $457.89 becomes $457).
     
• Examples of Issues with Modified Rates:
  • If the modified tax rate is not formatted correctly in MYOB, defaults may apply or calculations may deviate. You might benefit from running test scenarios by inputting different rates and comparing the outputs against manual calculations.

i hope this helps!
 

Regards,
Earl