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Single Touch Payroll

Single Touch Payroll (STP) is a compulsory legislative change to the way employers report their employees' tax and superannuation information to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

From payday 2 May 2019 the University commenced reporting via STP to the ATO.

What this means for you

Before STP implementation

  • Payslips available on Web Self Service (WSS)
  • Payment Summaries accessed via WSS
  • The University uploaded annual payment summary information to the ATO
  • Access to tax information at the end of the financial year from your myGov account (if you linked ATO)
  • Registered tax agent has access to your tax information at the end of the financial year

After STP implementation (from payday 2 May 2019 onwards)

  • Payslips are still available on WSS
  • Future payment summaries from 2018/19 onwards will no longer be generated, therefore not available on WSS
  • Historical payment summaries can still be accessed via WSS
  • Payment summary information is now called an 'income statement' in your myGov account
  • ATO will send a notification to your myGov inbox when your income statement is 'tax ready' enabling you to lodge your tax return

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I set up a myGov account and link it to the ATO?

Refer ATO website: https://www.ato.gov.au/business/single-touch-payroll/single-touch-payroll-for-employees/setting-up-your-mygov-account/

How do I access my income statement (previously known as payment summary/group certificate)?

Refer ATO website: https://www.ato.gov.au/Business/Single-Touch-Payroll/Single-Touch-Payroll-for-employees/Accessing-your-income-statement-or-payment-summary-online/

What if I don't have a myGov account?

It is not compulsory to have a myGov account. If you don't create one, you will need to contact the ATO on 132 861 to request your income statement.

Registered tax agents can access STP information.

What if I am no longer employed at CSU?

Your information from financial year 2018/19 onward will be available on your myGov account and will be called an income statement. If you do not have a myGov account, you can create one https://www.ato.gov.au/business/single-touch-payroll/single-touch-payroll-for-employees/setting-up-your-mygov-account/

If you require payment summaries prior to the 2018/19 financial year, please email payroll@csu.edu.au to request a copy.

When will I be able to view my salary details via myGov?

Normally within 3 days after payday your salary details will be updated on your myGov account.

Where do I get my payment summary?

Historical payment summaries prior to and including 2017/18 will be available on WSS. From 2019 your 'income statement' will be available from your myGov account. If you do not have a myGov account, you can create one https://www.ato.gov.au/business/single-touch-payroll/single-touch-payroll-for-employees/setting-up-your-mygov-account/

If you do not wish to create a myGov account, you can contact the ATO on 132 861 to request your income statement.