ePayroll Blog

Tax Commissioner Michael D'Ascenzo today released the ATO's annual 2011 prosecution figures for tax and superannuation offences.

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 23:43:00 GMT

The ATO's annual 2011 prosecution figures reveal that almost 1200 people were prosecuted and convicted for tax and superannuation offences last year:

48 people were prosecuted and convicted of serious tax crime offences, with sentences ranging from three months to nine years and 11 months. Six of these convictions occurred under Project Wickenby.

1,149 people and 370 companies were prosecuted and convicted for other tax offences. This included failing to lodge a tax return, providing false and misleading information, or receiving a fee for preparing an income tax return when not being a registered tax agent.

http://ato.gov.au/content/00312717.htm

Published: 14 Mar 2012

AUSSIEPAY & EPAYROLL APPOINT CHRIS BIDDLE TO OVERSEE TRAINING AND CONSULTING

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 06:13:00 GMT

Sydney, Australia. 16 February 2012.

Today Aussiepay and ePayroll announced the appointment of Chris Biddle to the newly created role of Director of Training & Consulting. The appointment comes at the start of another exciting year for the industry leader that is expanding its training and consulting divisions.

In this role, Chris will oversee the Training and Consulting functions for both Aussiepay and ePayroll. His appointment will ensure that the growing list of clients are able to maximise their use of their offerings via easily accessible consulting and training programs.

“We are pleased to have Chris heading up this area. His extensive payroll domain knowledge will be an asset to both staff and clients", said Dean Morelli, CEO, Aussiepay.

Chris has almost 30 years’ experience in payroll, having worked for a variety of organisations including The Salvation Army, Coca Cola Amatil and The Association for Payroll Specialists (Taps). More recently, Chris has been working for Talent2 and has an intimate understanding of the training and consulting needs of clients in a services environment. "I am delighted to be working in such an innovative organisation that is dedicated to client satisfaction", said Chris Biddle, Director of Training & Consulting, Aussiepay and ePayroll .

Chris will initially focus on extending the Aussiepay and ePayroll training portfolio and services offerings.

"In recent years, we have placed significant emphasis on developing our software tools, and now it is vital we are able to show our clients how to maximise their investment with us and remain compliant", said Morelli.

About Aussiepay and ePayroll

For more than 20 years, Aussiepay has been a leader in the payroll services industry. They continue to be recognised for their innovative use of technology and unrivalled service delivery which is second to none.

They have earned their market-leading position due to their intense understanding of the payroll landscape and the needs of Australian business. As well as outsourced payroll services, they provide a fully web-enabled payroll application, ePayroll.

MEDIA ENQUIRIES

Contact Janette Francis via email Janette.Francis@aussiepay.com.au

or phone (02) 8844 0444.

www.aussiepay.com.au

www.epayroll.com.au

Payroll Tips...

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 04:32:00 GMT

Payroll Tip #1

When can an employee use Personal/Carer's Leave? During sickness or when the employee is not fit for work or to provide care or support to a family member or member of their household who requires care or support due to illness or an unexpected emergency.

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Payroll Tip #2

Leave accruals on Paid Parental Leave:

Does leave accrual on Government Paid Parental Leave?
No, its does not count as service hence no accruals.

Does leave accrual on Company Paid Parental Leave?
Yes, as it is counted as service.

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Payroll Tip #3

The current national minimum wage is $589.30 per week. This is set by the minimum wage panel of Fair Work Australia.

Click here to find out more about the national minimum wage orders.

ePayroll Notification | Australia Day – Public Holiday arrangements

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:49:00 GMT

Australia Day – Public Holiday
Just a quick note to let you know that due to Australia Day being a public holiday, our office will be closed and Australian banks will be closed on Thursday 26^th of January 2012. Please ensure that you run your payroll in advance or after Thursday 26^th of January 2012. If we are paying your employees on your behalf (using Direct Funds Transfer) all payroll must be finalised before midday on the Wednesday the 25^th of January 2012. Please be aware that we will not be processing any payments on the 26^th of January 2012. For more information, please contact ePayroll support on 1800 372 976.

Christmas and New Year Payroll Arrangements

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:31:00 GMT

Christmas & New Year payroll Arrangements 2011/12

With the approach of Christmas and the holiday season, we know that many of you may have additional payroll requirements. In order to ensure we meet all of your payroll needs over this busy period, please be aware of the public holidays and banking holidays below. Sunday 25 December - Christmas Day Monday 26 December - Boxing Day (in lieu of Sunday, 25 December) Tuesday 27 December (in lieu of Monday, 26 December) Sunday 1 January - New Year’s Day Monday 2 January (in lieu of Sunday, 1 January) Just a friendly reminder that during the public holidays your bank may not release funds from your account to pay your employees, therefore you will need to run your payroll in advance or after public holidays. ePayroll will be closed during the above public holidays, hence if we are making payments to your employees on your behalf (using Direct Funds Transfer) all payrolls must be finalised before midday on the Friday the 23^rd and/or Friday the 30^th of December 2011. Please be aware that we will not be processing any payments on the 26^th or 27^th of December. For more information, please contact ePayroll support on 1800 372 976. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year…from the Team at ePayroll


E: support@epayroll.com.au \| P: 1800 372 976 \| W: www.epayroll.com.au

ePayroll's New Enhancements are available now!!!

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 01:29:00 GMT

ePayroll is a proud winner of the 2011 ActionCOACH MyBusiness Awards for Best use of Technology.

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 02:00:00 GMT

ePayroll is a proud winner of the 2011 ActionCOACH MyBusiness Awards for Best use of Technology.

A great big thank you to all our clients and staff for their support over the years.

What's New with ePayroll - New release coming your way!!

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:56:00 GMT

What's New with ePayroll??

- Leave and Expense Management Updates

- New Enhanced Timesheet

- Managing your employees even more efficiently

- Silverlight Technology

- More control and options

Check out ePayroll's training schedule for October 2011!

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:33:00 GMT

Upcoming training sessions:

Online Training Webinars

- New System Enhancements - An Overview - FREE

This webinar will go through the exciting system enhancements that will increase your flexibility and enjoyment with our application.

Come along and find out what's in store for you!

Available at 11am on:

Thursday Oct 13th

Tuesday Oct 18th

Monday Oct 24th

Tuesday Oct 25th

Wednsesday Oct 26th

Friday Oct 25th

- New System Enhancements - Expert Training
This webinar will show you in detail how easily it is to create different flow charts, approve leave across multiple companies & integrate timesheets into your payroll, providing you with even more flexibility!

Come and enjoy this great & latest functionality!

Available at 3pm on:

Tuesday Oct 25th

Thursday Oct 27th

Essentials Workshop

- The workshop is held at our office at Level 2, 460 Church Street, North Parramatta 2151 and provides a great opportunity to learn all the essentials of the application and raise any particular questions that you may have specific to your company. Limited seats available!!! >Find out more<

Coming soon - ePayroll’s new system features and updates

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 03:46:00 GMT

NEW Enhancements

Check out ePayroll’s new system features and updates.

What's New?

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- Leave and Expense Management Updates

- New Enhanced Timesheet

- Managing your employees even more efficiently

- Silverlight Technology

- More control and options

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Congratulations!!! - ePayroll is a finalist for the 2011 ActionCOACH MyBusiness Awards

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 02:33:00 GMT

ePayroll is a finalist for the Best Use of Technology Award in the 2011 ActionCOACH MyBusiness Awards.

This is a reflection of the collective efforts of the entire company and support from all our valued clients – great work everyone!

The winner is to be announced on Thursday the 6^th of October…fingers crossed!

Check out ePayroll's training schedule for September 2011!

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 01:49:00 GMT

Upcoming training sessions:

Online Training Webinars

- On-Demand Reports & On-Demand Docs >Find out more<

- Terminations Made Easy >Find out more<

Essentials Workshop

ePayroll Wins 2011 ABA for Product Innovation

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 05:59:00 GMT

ePayroll wins 2011 Australian Business Award for Product Innovation

The Australian Business Award for Product Innovation recognises organisations that have made significant contributions to their industry through the introduction or improvement of an idea, method, technology, process or application resulting in an economic, environmental, educational and/or social benefit. ...Read more

Changes to Paid Parental Leave as of July 1st 2011

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:41:00 GMT

Employers are now responsible for payment of Parental Leave to employees. Find out what your Paid Parental leave responsibilities are as an employer.

What is the Paid Parental Leave?

- A government funded paid leave entitlement for working new parents.
- Payment is for a maximum of 18 weeks taken within the first year after birth or adoption.
- It is paid at the National Minimum Wage - currently $ 589.30 per week before tax.

Eligible employees must apply for Paid Parental Leave (PPL) with the Family Assistance Office
( FAO www.familyassist.gov.au ) or they

Useful Links

Training Webinar:

Payroll Changes from July 1st

Register now

More information for employers

Download the PPL scheme employer toolkit

Australia’s PPL Scheme

Fact sheet

Visit ATO Website

Visit Family Assistance Website

can pick up an application form from a local Medicare Australia or Centrelink office or by calling 13 6150. It is the responsibility of the employee to establish their entitlement to Paid Parental Leave.

What does the Paid Parental Leave scheme mean for you as an employer?

Once the employee’s application for PPL is approved, the FAO will notify the employer by sending them a ‘Notice of Employer Determination’ letter. The employer should, within 14 days, provide the FAO with an acceptance and forward the employers banking details into which the Paid Parental Leave payments will be deposited.

Following receipt of payment from the FAO the employer is obliged to ensure that the employee is paid via the payroll system. Normal obligations to provide a payslip and deduct appropriate tax continue to apply. There is no obligation for the employer to pay unless they have first received the payment from the FAO.

Employees on PPL do not accrue annual leave, personal carers leave and long service leave. Paid Parental Leave is not subject to superannuation and is not a component in payroll tax or establishing workers compensation premiums. However, PPL is taxable income and the employer will need to deduct PAYG.

It is your responsibility as the employer to ensure compliance with your PPL obligations. Failure to comply could result in penalties of up to $33, 000 per offence.

Note: The existing minimum entitlement to 12 months unpaid parental leave for long-term employees, in the National Employment Standards under the Fair Work Act 2009, is unchanged.

How does the PPL impact ePayroll?

As an ePayroll user all you need to do is to attach the Paid Parental Leave (PPL) pay code attached to payment groups to the employees you want to pay. All need do is enter the dollar amount for the pay cycle (weekly $589.30, $1,178.60 fortnightly and $2,357.20 monthly).

If you have any difficulties please email support@epayroll.com.au .

Click here for more information on the Paid Parental Leave Scheme.

Introduction of Flood Levy for 2011 - 2012

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:42:00 GMT

What is the “Flood Levy?”

The Flood Levy is an additional tax paid by most employees to assist and support the communities affected by the floods earlier this year. The purpose is to assist in restoration of essential infrastructure. As a temporary levy, it will only apply to some tax payers for the year of 2011-2012.

Useful information

Training Webinar:

Payroll Changes from July 1st

Register now

Download Flood Levy Declaration form

Flood Levy Tax Table

Download the official Flood Levy Fact Sheet

Download the government Flood Levy Calculator

FAQs

How will it affect employers?

How will it affect individuals?

Who will be affected?

The Flood Levy will only apply to those Australian tax payers with taxable incomes of more than $50, 000 for the financial year 2011-2012. The Flood Levy will not apply to taxpayers who were personally affected by the disasters.

Who will be exempt from payment?

- Australians with a taxable income of less than $50,000 for financial year 2011-2012.

- Taxpayers who are in receipt of an Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment for a flood event that occurred during the 2010-11 income year.

- Individuals fitting this exemption will need to submit the Flood Levy declaration form.

How does the new Flood Levy impact your payroll software?

ePayroll users will automatically have the Flood Levy applied to all employees. For employees exempt from payment of the Flood Levy because they were in receipt of an Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment, simply tick the “Yes” radio button in the taxation tab in the employee record. See below:

Employees earning less than $50,000 per annum, will automatically not have the Flood Levy applied to their tax calculation. Employees who receive a salary increase throughout the year whose earnings exceed $50,000 will automatically have the Levy applied.

Further information on flood relief support and assistance from the Australian Government can be found at http://www.disasterassist.gov.au.