Single Touch Payroll (STP) Made Simple
Single Touch Payroll (STP) is how employers report wages, tax withheld and super to the tax office – every time they pay employees. UV TAX sets up STP and runs payroll for small businesses.
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How STP works
- Each time you run payroll, your software sends the details to the tax office
- Employees see their year-to-date pay and tax through their online accounts
- At the end of the financial year, you “finalise” each employee’s data
Key dates
Every pay run
Report on or before each payday.
14 July
Make a finalisation declaration for each employee for the financial year (closely held payees can have later dates).
Payday Super
Since 1 July 2026, super must also be paid with each payday.
Common STP problems
- Wrong pay categories – for example, allowances or salary sacrifice
- Employees missing from finalisation
- Duplicate employee records after changing software
- Not reporting contractors or closely held payees correctly
How UV TAX helps
- Set up STP in Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks
- Run pay runs and STP reporting
- Finalise employee data at year end
- Fix errors and amend past reports
⚠️ General information only – not tax or legal advice. STP reporting requirements depend on your payroll arrangements and software. This page is a simple overview as at November 2026 and does not consider your personal circumstances. Tax laws, rates and thresholds change regularly. Please get advice for your situation before acting.
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0466 268 405Frequently asked questions
What is Single Touch Payroll?
A way for employers to report payroll information to the tax office each time they pay employees.
When is STP finalisation due?
Generally by 14 July for the previous financial year.
Do small businesses need STP?
Yes. Employers generally need to report through STP, including small businesses.
Does STP replace payment summaries?
Yes. Employees see their income statement online instead.
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General information current as at November 2026.