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Qualifying Earnings is incorrect in STP Reporting

Qualifying Earnings is too high or too low and there is a difference between Super Liability and QE in the Pay Event

Super Entitlements that are included in your STP Pay Events can be reviewed in two separate Reports:

  • Payroll, Transactions, Import and Export, STP Reporting or STP Update - select the event to review and click Print Report.

  • Payroll, Reports, Transactions, Pay Event Review - select Detailed Report in the Display Options for a breakdown of Super Entitlements.

The Super Entitlement values include:

  • Super Liability (SG) - the amount of Super calculated for the employee.

  • Qualifying Earnings (QE) - the total value of Pay Components, Additions and Deductions, and Leave Reasons marked as STP2 QE.

  • Reportable Employer Superannuation Contribution (RESC) - any employer or employee contribution that has been flagged as RESC.

If there is a difference between the Super Liability and the Qualifying Earnings (e.g. super liability does not equal the Super Percentage multiplied by the QE) or the QE is not correct, you will need to check the setup.

Note: As part of the Payday Super changes, Qualifying Earnings replaces Ordinary Time Earnings. If you have changed the tax year to 2026/2027, Qualifying Earnings (QE) will display. If you are still in the 2025/2026 tax year, Ordinary Time Earnings (OTE) will display.

Components included in your QE

  1. Go to Access MicrOpay Evo Administration, System Configuration, STP2 Setup.

  2. Review the Pay Components, Additions and Deductions and Leave Reasons tabs to see what has been included.

Alternatively, you can add STP2 QE to the grids below to review what has been included.

  • Payroll, Maintenance, General, Pay Components

  • Payroll, Maintenance, General, Additions and Deductions

  • Payroll, Maintenance, Leave, Leave Reasons

To find the difference between the Super Liability and QE, compare the two lists of components.

Correct the QE reported to the ATO

  1. Go to the relevant component area:

    • Payroll, Maintenance, General, Pay Components

    • Payroll, Maintenance, General, Additions and Deductions

    • Payroll, Maintenance, Leave, Leave Reasons

  2. Edit the component that needs to be changed.

  3. For Additions and Deductions or Leave Reasons, click on the STP Reporting tab.

  4. Tick or untick Qualifying Earnings (QE).

  5. Click OK.

  6. Once all components have been updated, complete an STP Update or use STP Update to check the updated values. For more information, refer to Complete an STP Update Event during the Financial Year.

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