Tax Deducted from Pay Roll.

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Martin Teh
Martin Teh Member Posts: 12
edited March 2023 in Reckon Accounts (Desktop)

I have a just processed a new part time employee on a fortnight pay cycle. His gross salary is $1276.92 and the tax deducted is $160. The employee advise that the tax by tax calculator should be $118.04. My Reckon Enterprise Tax Table Version is 2223312 and updated as at 1/7/2022.

Can someone explain the reason for the difference in tax deducted?

Thank you.

Martin

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  • Acctd4
    Acctd4 Accredited Partner Posts: 3,408 Reckon Accounts Hosted Expert Reckon Accounts Hosted Expert
    edited March 2023 Answer ✓
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    Hi Martin

    • Is the employee a Resident for tax purposes ?
    • Is he claiming the Tax-Free Threshold (TFT) ?
    • Does he have a HELP (previously “HECS”) debt ?
    • Is he claiming any offsets ?

    Based on the fortnightly resident tax tables, neither of those amounts are actually correct 😬 I've tested multiple tax configuration scenarios & none calculate the PAYG as either of those amounts.


    If claiming the TFT, the PAYG should be $ 132. If not claiming the TFT, it should be $ 316.

    Your RA program/tax table version are the current (correct) one so it sounds like there’s a problem with your employee tax configurations &/or your Payroll Items.

    Check you have the correct setup in the Taxes section of the employee’s record ...in particular these highlighted fields:


    ... & also check the setup of each of the Payroll Items used on his Paycheque.

    If you're still having trouble identifying & correcting it, feel free to get in touch with me direct ☺️

    Shaz Hughes Dip(Fin) ACQ NSW, MICB

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    * Regd BAS Agent (No: 92314 015)* ICB-Certified Bookkeeper* Snr Seasonal Tax Consultant since 2003 *

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  • Martin Teh
    Martin Teh Member Posts: 12
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    Hi Shaz,

    Thanks for your prompt response to my query. We have now been able to resolve the issue. Gratefully appreciated.

    Regards

    Martin

  • Acctd4
    Acctd4 Accredited Partner Posts: 3,408 Reckon Accounts Hosted Expert Reckon Accounts Hosted Expert
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    Great to hear @Martin Teh ☺️

    Shaz Hughes Dip(Fin) ACQ NSW, MICB

    *** Reckon Accredited Partner (AP) Bookkeeper - specialising EXCLUSIVELY in Reckon Accounts / Hosted ! ***

    * Regd BAS Agent (No: 92314 015)* ICB-Certified Bookkeeper* Snr Seasonal Tax Consultant since 2003 *

    Accounted 4 Bookkeeping Services

    Ballajura, WA

    shaz@accounted4.com.au

    https://accounted4.com.au

    (NB: Please give my post a Like or mark as Accepted Answer if I have been able to resolve your query as this helps others when seeking solutions!)