Payday super checklist before July's changes

About this episode

This episode provides a checklist for businesses to prepare for the significant changes in payday super payments before the July deadline.

Payday super is one of the most significant payroll changes in years, and businesses need to act now to be ready. This episode is like a checklist, break ing down what the shift to real-time super payments means in practice, how compliance will work and what employers should be doing before the July deadline . Key learnings: What payday super actually requires beyond more frequent payments How the seven-day contribution rule will affect payroll processes Why cash flow planning is critical under the new system How to prepare payroll systems and work with providers effectively The risks of incorrect employee super fund data and how to fix it What changes from ordinary time earnings to qualifying earnings mean How the ATO will approach compliance in the first year Key actions for businesses using clearing houses before they close What high-balance super members should consider ahead of new tax rules If you handle payroll, finance, or business operations, this conversation will help you avoid common pitfalls , a s well as help you take practical action before the deadline to avoid disruption and penalties. Host : Tahn Sharpe , e ditor, CPA Australia Guest : Richard Webb , s…

People in this episode

Host: Tahn Sharpe

Guest: Richard Webb

Topics covered

• payroll changes
• superannuation
• compliance
• cash flow planning
• employee data
• tax rules

Keywords

• payday super
• real-time payments
• compliance
• payroll processes
• super fund data
• ordinary time earnings
• qualifying earnings
• cash flow

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CPA Australia, ATO

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