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

StephG
StephG Member Posts: 5 Novice Member Novice Member
in Reckon Accounts (Desktop)

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.

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  • Rav
    Rav Administrator, Reckon Staff Posts: 14,205 Reckon Community Manager Community Manager
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    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.

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  • NoshcalTransport
    NoshcalTransport Member Posts: 12 Reckoner Reckoner

    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
    Acctd4 Accredited Partner Posts: 4,208 Reckon Accounts Hosted Elite Expert Reckon Accounts Hosted Expert

    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 😊

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  • OnsiteTimber
    OnsiteTimber Member Posts: 1 Novice Member Novice Member

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

  • Rav
    Rav Administrator, Reckon Staff Posts: 14,205 Reckon Community Manager Community Manager

    @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
    Robyn_7112869 Member Posts: 35 Reckoner Reckoner

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

  • Rav
    Rav Administrator, Reckon Staff Posts: 14,205 Reckon Community Manager Community Manager

    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
    Kris_Williams Member Posts: 4,277 Reckon Hall of Famer Reckon Hall of Famer

    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
    Acctd4 Accredited Partner Posts: 4,208 Reckon Accounts Hosted Elite Expert Reckon Accounts Hosted Expert
    edited April 8

    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 😊

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