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Australian Sales Tax & Payroll Outsourcing
Keep your Australian business fully compliant with the ATO and Fair Work Ombudsman. We deliver precision-reconciled Business Activity Statements (BAS), Single Touch Payroll (STP Phase 2), and Superannuation Guarantee management in Xero and MYOB.
ATO Lodgment Calendar Managed
End-to-End Australian Payroll & BAS Deliverables
We eliminate compliance anxiety by handling the technical data entry, ledger reconciliation, and filing drafts.
Quarterly / Monthly BAS & IAS
Preparation of Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Installment Activity Statements (IAS). We reconcile G1 (Total Sales), 1A (GST on Sales), 1B (GST on Purchases), and 4 (PAYG Withholding) directly against your bank feeds.
- GST account reconciliation in Xero / MYOB
- PAYG installment adjustments
- Electronic lodgment workpaper packages
Single Touch Payroll (STP 2.0)
Full pay run administration across weekly, fortnightly, or monthly frequencies. Compliant with STP Phase 2 disaggregation rules separating gross wages, overtime, allowances, paid leave, and salary sacrifices.
- Employee onboarding & TFN declarations
- Fair Work award & penalty rates
- Annual STP finalisation on myGov
Superannuation Compliance
Quarterly Superannuation Guarantee (SG) reconciliations ensuring exact 11.5%+ statutory contributions on Ordinary Time Earnings (OTE). Integrated with clearing houses like Beam, SuperChoice, and SBSCH.
- SuperStream clearing house files
- Maximum contribution base checks
- SGC avoidance & late super cleanup
State Payroll Tax Management
Monthly and annual state payroll tax returns for businesses with Australia-wide wages exceeding state thresholds (Revenue NSW, State Revenue Office Victoria, QLD, WA, SA).
- Grouping provisions monitoring
- Contractor exemption reviews
- Annual reconciliation statements
Leave Accruals & Redundancies
Tracking annual leave, personal/carer's leave, and Long Service Leave (LSL) accruals according to state-specific statutory legislation. Calculation of Employment Termination Payments (ETPs).
- Long service leave state provisions
- Genuine redundancy tax-free thresholds
- Separation certificates & payslips
Special Australian Indirect Taxes
Accurate claims for Fuel Tax Credits (FTC) across eligible on-road and off-road activities, Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) calculations, and Luxury Car Tax (LCT) accounting.
- ATO quarterly FTC rate adjustments
- WET producer rebate claims
- GST adjustment notes
Australian Payroll Officer vs. QuantBooks Global
| Cost Factor | QuantBooks Global (AUD) | In-House AU Hire (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| Base Annual Remuneration | $16,000 – $24,000 AUD | $75,000 – $90,000 AUD |
| Superannuation Guarantee (11.5%) | $0 (Included) | $8,625 – $10,350 AUD |
| Annual / Personal Leave (4-6 Weeks) | $0 (100% Continuous Coverage) | $6,500 – $8,500 AUD |
| WorkCover & Payroll Tax | $0 | $4,000 – $6,000 AUD |
| Recruitment & Onboarding | $0 | $10,000 – $15,000 AUD |
| Total Annual Investment | $16,000 – $24,000 AUD | $104,125 – $129,850 AUD |
Modern Awards & Superannuation Guarantee Matrix
Australian employment compliance is among the most intricate globally. We protect your company from underpayment liabilities, award misclassifications, and Superannuation Guarantee Charge (SGC) penalties.
Modern Award Interpretation
Precision mapping across Clerks Private Sector Award, Fast Food, Hospitality, and Professional Services. We configure penalty rates, weekend loadings, and overtime multipliers (1.5x / 2.0x) in Xero and MYOB.
Superannuation & Payday Super
Automated statutory contributions on Ordinary Time Earnings (OTE) with maximum contribution base monitoring. Transition roadmap ready for the ATO's incoming "Payday Super" legislation.
STP Phase 2 Disaggregation
Granular payroll breakdown into mandatory reporting streams: gross wages, overtime, paid leave types, allowances, salary sacrifice (Type O & S), and director fees directly synced with Services Australia.
ETP & Redundancy Calculations
Accurate computation of Employment Termination Payments (ETPs), genuine redundancy tax-free base amounts + completed service year components, and state-specific Long Service Leave (LSL) accruals.
ATO GST Reconciliation & BAS Audit Defense Protocol
Every Business Activity Statement (BAS) prepared by QuantBooks undergoes a 4-tier ledger tie-out protocol before submission to your Australian Tax Agent or client review.
General Ledger 1A & 1B Cross-Check
We cross-reconcile your BAS G1 Total Sales, 1A GST on Sales, and 1B GST on Purchases against your balance sheet liability accounts (Account 820 GST in Xero / MYOB). We verify that non-taxable income (exports, financial supplies) is cleanly segregated from taxable domestic supplies.
Division 11 Tax Invoice Substantiation
To legally claim GST credits under Section 11-20 of the GST Act, valid tax invoices must be held for all business purchases over $82.50 AUD. Our specialists verify supplier ABN status on the Australian Business Register (ABR) and confirm that all required tax invoice disclosures are present.
Request an Australian Sales Tax & Payroll Proposal
Tell us about your headcount, pay run frequency, and compliance cycle. We will deliver a customized proposal within 24 hours.