People & Payroll

Xero Won't Tell You When Your Under-18 Employee Triggers Super

There's a payroll trap sitting inside Xero that catches employers with under-18 staff. Super isn't calculated by default, and Xero won't flag when they cross the threshold that turns super back on.

Super Guarantee Rate 2025-26: Current Rate, Due Dates and What Changes Next

The super guarantee rate for 2025-26 is 12%. Here's the rate history, quarterly due dates, maximum contribution base, SGC penalties, and the Payday Super transition.

DIY Payroll vs Outsourced Payroll: The True Cost Comparison

Why running payroll yourself often costs more than outsourcing once you factor in time, compliance risk, and penalty exposure

Xero Employee Self-Onboarding: How It Works in Australia

Xero now lets Australian employers invite new employees to self-onboard their payroll details. How the feature works, what it collects, and what is still missing.

STP Phase 2: What Australian Employers Need to Know

A payroll practitioner's guide to STP Phase 2 reporting requirements, common mistakes, ATO enforcement changes, and how Payday Super changes the picture from July 2026.

How to Process an ETP in Xero (Preservation Age Guide)

Xero defaults ETP PAYG to 32%. If the employee is 60 or over, the correct rate is 17%. Here is how to check preservation age and adjust before processing.

How Much Does Outsourced Payroll Cost in Australia?

A straight breakdown of outsourced payroll pricing in Australia for 2026 - what it costs per person, what is included at each price point, and how it compares to running payroll in-house.

Payday Super: What Employers Need to Know Before July 2026

From 1 July 2026, payday super replaces quarterly super payments. Employers must pay SG contributions every pay run, with funds reaching employees' super within seven business days. Here's what Australian businesses need to know.

8 Payroll Errors That Cost Australian Businesses Thousands

The most common payroll mistakes we see in Australian businesses on Xero - wrong award classifications, late super, STP errors, and how to find and fix them

Outsourced Payroll Services in Australia: The Complete Guide

Everything Australian businesses need to know about outsourcing payroll - what it includes, what it costs, and how to choose the right provider

Calculating Annual Bonuses and Commissions

How to calculate bonuses and commissions correctly through Australian payroll, including tax treatment, Xero setup, and common mistakes that create compliance risk