STP finalisation declaration due
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Due
14 July 2026
39 days from today
What to file
Finalisation declaration via STP by 14 July (closely held employees by 30 September).
Who is affected
Every employer reporting under STP Phase 2 with employees paid during the financial year. Closely held payees have a separate 30 September deadline.
Penalty if missed
Failure-to-lodge penalty per missed pay event; employees lose pre-fill in myGov; reputational risk if income statements not marked 'Tax ready'.
Applies to
All STP-reporting employers
Prep checklist
- Reconcile YTD wages, PAYG withholding, super and allowances
- Resolve all pay-event errors
- Submit finalisation declaration through payroll software
- Notify employees that income statements are 'Tax ready'
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