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BYB
Partner
2 months ago
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SNR and finalising Payroll in the old file

When doing a serial number removal for a file that goes from Partner to clients pays. does the payroll in the old serial number need to be finalised or just entering the old BMS into the new file eno...
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    Earl_HD
    2 months ago

    Hi BYB,

    Thanks for your post, and welcome to the Community Forum! If you wish to replace the serial number in your AccountRight file with a new one, you must follow a specific process to address the Single Touch Payroll (STP) issues associated with the old serial number. This helps avoid complications at the end of the payroll year, ensuring accurate reporting of employee amounts and tax liabilities. Instead of modifying the STP in the old file, focus on setting up STP in the new file with the new serial number using the BMS ID transfer option. Here's how:

    1. Go to Payroll.
    2. Select Single Touch Payroll reporting.
    3. Navigate to ATO settings.
    4. Choose Edit STP business details.
    5. At Step 6, under Transfer BMS ID, select Yes.
    6. Enter your previous BMS ID to complete the transfer process.

     

    To find previous BMS ID:

    1. Log into the ATO's online services - https://onlineservices.ato.gov.au/business/

    2. Go to Employees > STP reporting (agents go to Business > STP reporting).

    3. Click the dropdown arrow next to one of the STP reports

    4. Copy the Business Management software (BMS) ID and paste into the Previous software BMS ID field.

     

    Feel free to post again, we're happy to help!

    If my response has answered your enquiry please click "Accept as Solution" to assist other users find this information.

    Regards,
    Earl

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Earl_HD
MYOB Moderator
2 months ago

Hi BYB,

Thanks for your post, and welcome to the Community Forum! If you wish to replace the serial number in your AccountRight file with a new one, you must follow a specific process to address the Single Touch Payroll (STP) issues associated with the old serial number. This helps avoid complications at the end of the payroll year, ensuring accurate reporting of employee amounts and tax liabilities. Instead of modifying the STP in the old file, focus on setting up STP in the new file with the new serial number using the BMS ID transfer option. Here's how:

  1. Go to Payroll.
  2. Select Single Touch Payroll reporting.
  3. Navigate to ATO settings.
  4. Choose Edit STP business details.
  5. At Step 6, under Transfer BMS ID, select Yes.
  6. Enter your previous BMS ID to complete the transfer process.

 

To find previous BMS ID:

1. Log into the ATO's online services - https://onlineservices.ato.gov.au/business/

2. Go to Employees > STP reporting (agents go to Business > STP reporting).

3. Click the dropdown arrow next to one of the STP reports

4. Copy the Business Management software (BMS) ID and paste into the Previous software BMS ID field.

 

Feel free to post again, we're happy to help!

If my response has answered your enquiry please click "Accept as Solution" to assist other users find this information.

Regards,
Earl