Single Touch Payroll reported to the ATO with every pay run.
Single Touch Payroll (STP) ensures your payroll is reported to the ATO as you pay employees. We lodge STP with every pay run, manage Phase 2 compliance, handle corrections and amendments, and prepare for STP finalisation at year-end.
The short answer
Single Touch Payroll lodgement is the reporting of an employer's payroll information — salaries and wages, tax withheld and superannuation — to the ATO each time employees are paid, rather than once at the end of the year. It’s one function of Managed Payroll within your Finance Hub — part of a connected back office.
The Challenge
Common problems we solve
STP deadlines fall on every payday and are easy to miss when payroll is handled in-house
Phase 2 reporting requirements are detailed and easy to get wrong, creating corrections
Year-to-date figures drift out of line with what the ATO holds
Year-end finalisation becomes a scramble because reporting was not kept current
What's Included
Here's what you receive
Lodgement With Every Pay Run
STP prepared and submitted to the ATO on or before each payday, so reporting keeps pace with payment as required.
Phase 2 Compliance
The expanded Phase 2 reporting—income types, salary sacrifice, deductions, and related detail—handled correctly each cycle.
Year-to-Date Accuracy
Year-to-date totals maintained for every employee so the figures the ATO holds stay correct throughout the year.
Corrections & Variations
Adjustments to earlier submissions lodged and documented when needed, with a clear record of what changed and why.
Starter & Leaver Handling
New employees captured from their first pay and final pays for departing staff reported correctly, including leave payouts.
Year-End Finalisation
End-of-year STP finalisation completed for you, replacing the old separate payment-summary reconciliation.
Why It Matters
How it works
Single Touch Payroll requires that payroll information is reported to the ATO each time you pay your employees, rather than once a year. The reporting itself is routine when it is set up correctly, but the detail matters: STP Phase 2 expanded what has to be reported—income types, salary-sacrifice arrangements, deductions, and more—and getting any of it wrong creates corrections and follow-up. We prepare the required data with each pay run, lodge it on or before payday, and keep year-to-date figures accurate for every employee. Because the ATO receives the data progressively through the year, the end-of-year process becomes a finalisation rather than a full reconciliation. We handle that finalisation, manage any variations or corrections that arise, and keep the lodgement record clean so your payroll reporting stays compliant without you having to track ATO deadlines.
Automatic STP lodgement with every pay run
Real-time reporting to the ATO
Phase 2 compliance (deductions, variations, corrections)
YTD tracking updated daily
Year-end finalisation simplified
No separate EOTY reconciliation needed
The Process
How stp lodgement works
Payroll data prepared for each pay run with all STP-required fields
STP submitted to the ATO Business Portal on or before payment
ATO validates receipt and provides confirmation
YTD totals maintained and updated for each employee
Variations and corrections submitted as needed
Final STP finalisation completed at year-end
Best For
Who this service is ideal for
Any employer that must lodge STP and wants it handled accurately every pay run
Businesses unsure whether their Phase 2 reporting is set up correctly
Owners who want year-end finalisation handled rather than reconstructed after 30 June
Complementary Services
Related services to explore
Pay Run Processing
Complete end-to-end pay run processing with specialist review on every cycle. From timesheet validation through to payslip distribution, every pay run is checked for Award compliance, accuracy, and regulatory compliance before your employees are paid.
Superannuation
Superannuation is calculated at the current Superannuation Guarantee rate, submitted to employee-nominated funds via compliant clearing houses, and tracked for continuous compliance. We manage contributions, keep current with rate changes, and ensure all employees receive their entitlements.
Award Rate Management
Modern Award rates change annually and sometimes more frequently with interim variations. We monitor all rate changes, understand when they apply, and ensure your payroll reflects current rates from the effective date. No more underpaying employees because you missed a rate change.
Ready to get started with stp lodgement?
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