We pay a Meal Allowance to employees, which is not taxed.
In STP Phase 2, should this be 'Állowance - Travel & Accommodation' OR 'Not Reportable'.??
I have it entered as Allowance - Travel & Accommodation, but it is then putting out the balance of the employees Gross Pay, as it has included the Meal Allowance, and it shouldn't be included in Gross Wages.
??
Hi cramptons
Take a look at this ATO Quick Reference Guide. A Meal Allowance can be Not Reportable or Travel Allowance RD.
If the amount is Not Reportable, Wages in some MYOB Payroll Reports may not agree with the Reported Gross Amount as the MYOB Payroll Reports will usually include the allowance, where as the STP Report will not. This is normal.
Regards
Gavin
Thanks for reply.
We have had it as 'Allowance ' - but I think it should be 'unreportable'.
Is it ok to change it now - when I have already done 4 pays this financial year??
Hi cramptons
Yes you should change it now. Your next report will then send through the corrected YTD figures. There is no need to revise previous STP reports as each report replaces the previous YTD amounts reported.
Regards
Gavin
