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SG quarterly contribution due

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Due

28 July 2026

53 days from today

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What to file

SG contribution for quarter ending — by 28th of following month.

Who is affected

Every employer paying Ordinary Time Earnings for the quarter just ended. From 1 July 2026 this quarterly rhythm is replaced by Payday Super.

Penalty if missed

Super Guarantee Charge — full SG shortfall, nominal interest, $20 per employee per quarter admin fee, Part 7 penalty (up to 200% of SGC), and SG no longer tax-deductible.

Applies to

All employers (until Payday Super 1 Jul 2026)

Prep checklist

  • Reconcile OTE for each employee for the quarter
  • Lodge SG contribution via clearing house by the 28th
  • Allow 3 business days for clearing-house processing — pay by 25th to be safe
  • Save lodgement receipt in compliance register

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