How do I report a child support payment in STP 2?

StephG

I currently have it set up as a Payroll Item 'deduction'. It shows up on the employee's payslip but does not transfer to STP.

Rav

Hi @StephG

Child support deductions/garnishees are not supported in Reckon Accounts 2023 as part of STP Phase 2 so you can continue doing this as you are now.

NoshcalTransport

Hi, do we know if/when Child Support Deductions will be supported as part of STP? Just had child support call me and they advised they will call me every month to confirm amounts unless I can report via STP ... This is going to be so painful having to deal with them every month :(

Acctd4

Hi @NoshcalTransport

Child Support reporting is not yet compulsory under STP2. It's currently optional but you should be able to report it online ? There are multiple options depending on the type of letter you've received from Services Australia:

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/payment-options-for-child-support?context=23156#a1

You can also pay via Credit/Debit Card, including over the phone 😊

OnsiteTimber

When will Hosted be updated to tax track child support deductions under Deduction label D STP2 reporting?

Rav

@OnsiteTimber I don't believe there are any plans for it at this stage as it's not a mandatory component of STP Phase 2 reporting currently.

Robyn_7112869

Hi just checking that there is still no option in Reckon STP2 to report Child Support Garnishee Tax Tracking Code "G"?

Rav

Hi @Robyn_7112869

There haven't been any changes in this area. Child support deductions or garnishee reporting is not mandatory as part of STP Phase 2 so is not supported in Reckon Accounts at this stage.

Kris_Williams

I just have it setup as a deduction which goes to a clearing account. When the payment is made it offsets the clearing account

Acctd4

Agree with @Rav above … At this stage - because it’s not compulsory in STP 2 - it’s mapped as None as it’s not currently reportable 😊