How do I set up and pay child support in RA Desktop?
We have been requested to pay child support. Do I need to set up a new code in STP?
How do I enter and pay child support through weekly wages? I guess I need a separate item code.
Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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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 for STP.
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Hi Rav
Thank for for this information.
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set it up as a payroll deduction, tax tracking none, calculate on net pay, link to a clearing account, enter amount and finish. When you pay to Services Australia post to the same clearing account which will then be zero
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It's a Payroll Liability so the Deduction should be set up as that, within the Payroll Item itself (… Not sure why a Clearing Account would need to be used 🤔)
IMPORTANT: Check your CSA documentation for correct configuration as I have come across some that require it to be deducted from gross ! 🤯
Other than that, recording payment is exactly the same as when you pay other payroll liabilities (PAYG, Super etc):
- Create a Payroll Liability Chq
- Select the appropriate Date range
- Tick the CSA liability Payroll Item
… Don't forget to use Memos too 😊
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@Acctd4 I use a clearing account that is a liability, and I simply mean that at the end of the month it will be zero
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