How to Enable STP2 Video

This webinar provides a comprehensive guide to enabling Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 (STP2) in TASS. It begins with an overview of the ATO’s expanded reporting requirements, then walks through the step-by-step process to prepare your system and employee records for compliance. Key topics include updating TASS to the correct version, verifying tax file numbers, adjusting mandatory fields, configuring pay codes for leave, child support, salary sacrifice, overtime, bonuses, and lump sum payments, and enabling STP2 in payroll setups. The session concludes with running exception reports and commencing STP reporting.

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00:00 - Introduction and agenda
00:01 - Overview of ATO changes for STP2
02:06 - Accessing the STP2 checklist in TASS
02:53 - Step 1: Upgrade TASS version
03:08 - Step 2: Verify employee Tax File Numbers
04:23 - Step 3: Update tax and bank details
06:05 - Step 4: Enter annual tax offset amounts
06:59 - Step 5: Configure Paid Leave paycodes
08:25 - Step 6: Report Child Support Deductions
10:02 - Step 7: Report Salary Sacrifice types
10:54 - Step 8: Report Overtime
11:06 - Step 9: Report Bonuses and Commissions
11:29 - Step 10: Report Director’s Fees
11:42 - Step 11: Update Lump Sum Payments
13:30 - Step 12: Enable STP Phase 2 in PAYG Setups
14:04 - Step 13: Review Allowance paycodes
14:28 - Step 14: Check employee data and fix exceptions
16:35 - Correct Medicare Levy and tax threshold issues
17:25 - Step 15: Run Payroll Setup Exception Report
17:56 - Step 16: Commence STP Reporting
18:02 - Finalisation process overview

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