STP end-of-year finalisation
high priorityannual
Due
14 July 2026
39 days from today
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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