STP end-of-year finalisation
high priorityannual
Due
14 July 2026
2 days ago — see source for next instance
What to file
Finalise STP submissions for the previous financial year by 14 July.
Who is affected
Every employer reporting under Single Touch Payroll 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 ability to pre-fill tax returns, and reputational risk if income statements are not marked 'Tax ready'.
Applies to
All employers
Prep checklist
- Reconcile YTD wages, PAYG withholding, super and allowances
- Resolve all pay-event errors and update events
- Submit finalisation declaration through payroll software
- Notify employees that income statements are 'Tax ready' in myGov
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