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How to integrate Xero with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for
Single Touch Payroll (STP)

follow these steps:

1. Enable Payroll in Xero

If you haven't already, enable payroll in your Xero account.

2. Register for STP with ATO

  • You need to notify the ATO that you’ll be reporting through Xero
  • Contact the ATO or register through the ATO Business Portal.
  • Add Xero as your Software Service ID (SSID) with the ATO:

3. Set Up Your Payroll Settings in Xero

– Make sure your employees’ details are accurate and complete, including:

Tax File Number (TFN)

Superannuation details

Pay items

- Verify that superannuation funds are linked correctly for compliance.

4. Activate STP Reporting in Xero

  • Go to Payroll > Single Touch Payroll > STP Settings.
  • Enable STP and complete the required fields, including the ATO Contact details.
  • Once activated, Xero will automatically send payroll information to the ATO each time you process payroll.

5. Process Payroll and File STP Reports

  • When you process payroll, Xero will generate an STP filing for each pay run.
  • After completing the pay run:

6. Manage STP Submissions

If any submissions are rejected, Xero will notify you of the error. You can correct the issue and resubmit.

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