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Gogo9(Newbie)Newbie
20 Oct 2021

Need assistance if company should pay super to a contractor who works casual. He is a sole trader and has a ABN and work sometimes a few hours a week and sometimes none. Will only engaged him if company is busy. He invoices for the hours at a rate plus gst. Please advise if we need to pay him super in his case and if yes, how to do it through STP?

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CaroATO(Community Support)Community Support
21 Oct 2021

Hi @Gogo9, If the sole trader is providing labour, you'll need to pay superannuation guarantee. There are 4 options to report super via STP: * report through existing payroll or accounting software * choose STP-enabled payroll software * choose a non-cost or low-cost solution * ask a third party to report for you The below links have awesome information on how to get ready and start reporting. Useful links Super for contractors - https://www.ato.gov.au/Business/Super-for-employers/Work-out-if-you-have-to-pay-super/Super-for-contractors/ How to report super STP - https://www.ato.gov.au/business/single-touch-payroll/how-to-report/

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CaroATO(Community Support)Community Support
21 Oct 2021

Hi @Gogo9, If the sole trader is providing labour, you'll need to pay superannuation guarantee. There are 4 options to report super via STP: * report through existing payroll or accounting software * choose STP-enabled payroll software * choose a non-cost or low-cost solution * ask a third party to report for you The below links have awesome information on how to get ready and start reporting. Useful links Super for contractors - https://www.ato.gov.au/Business/Super-for-employers/Work-out-if-you-have-to-pay-super/Super-for-contractors/ How to report super STP - https://www.ato.gov.au/business/single-touch-payroll/how-to-report/

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