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Trusted Cover User

3 years ago

STP Phase 2 Getting Started

Hi MYOB Team, I was hoping to commence preparation for STP Phase 2 and when I click on "Get Started" under Payroll Reporting, I get the following message "Your file will need to be online to move to Single Touch Payroll Phase 2". Our MYOB AccountRight Premier V2022.6 is currently operating over a Network as the Internet is not reliable in our area even with 2 different type of internet services connected. We cannot affort the distruptions and downtime to services if we move to MYOB Online. Is there a work around solution where we can move to Phase 2 without going online?? Please assist. Thank you.

ChrisMYOB
3 years ago
Hello Mags

You'll complete the move to STP Phase 2 online (via a web browser) so you can integrate with the ATO's online services. This is only possible if your company file is online.

If your company file is offline (saved on your computer or a network server), you'll need to put your company file online to move to STP Phase 2. Having your file online is included with your subscription, so there's no extra cost.

I have included a Help Article on getting ready for STP 2 which has all the details and will be updated if anything changes.

gavin12345
Ultimate User
3 years ago
Hi Mags

I hope you receive a meaningful response from MYOB Team. So far others users who have asked this question are simply told the MYOB Company file must be online to use MYOB's STP Phase 2. The explanations provided lack detail and or credibility.

The only solution if you don't want to go online is to use an alternative STP product such as STP Creator - this will work with offline (or networked) AR2022.5 files. There are other STP products where you can enter your payroll data online and submit Phase 2 reports. STP Creator has an advantage in that it will use the payroll data in your AR2022.5 file and so there is no need to re-enter any data.

Regards
Gavin
ChrisMYOB
Former Staff
3 years ago
Hello Mags

You'll complete the move to STP Phase 2 online (via a web browser) so you can integrate with the ATO's online services. This is only possible if your company file is online.

If your company file is offline (saved on your computer or a network server), you'll need to put your company file online to move to STP Phase 2. Having your file online is included with your subscription, so there's no extra cost.

I have included a Help Article on getting ready for STP 2 which has all the details and will be updated if anything changes.
- Mags
  Trusted Cover User
  3 years ago
  Thank you for the responses, will look further into both options.