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PAYGW Reminders for Activity Statement Lodgements: What You Need to Know

What’s Happening?

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is sending letters to some employers reminding them to lodge their activity statements on time. These reminders are based on amounts the ATO already has on record like PAYG withholding reported through Single Touch Payroll (STP), plus any GST or PAYG instalment amounts.
Source: Australian Taxation Office

Why This Matters for You

If you don’t lodge by the date listed in the reminder:

  • The ATO will assume the pre-filled amounts are correct and complete.
  • Those amounts will be added to your account as payable.
  • The ATO may mark the activity statement as lodged even if you haven’t reviewed or amended the contents unless there are other obligations like GST or PAYG instalments.

What You’ll See as a Registered Agent

If you receive one of these reminder letters, your tax agent (such as D&B Accountants) will also be notified. This allows us to step in and make sure everything is correct before lodgement.

What to Do If Nothing Is Amiss

If you review the pre-filled data and confirm it’s accurate, no further action is needed—the statement is considered lodged correctly.

What to Do If Corrections Are Needed

If the pre-filled amounts are incorrect or incomplete:

  • Submit corrections and lodge the activity statement before the due date.
  • If the activity statement has already been finalised, a revised activity statement must be lodged to fix inaccuracies.

 

How D&B Accountants Can Support You

  1. Watch for alerts from the ATO listing clients with reminder letters.
  2. Review the pre-filled data confirm amounts reported from STP, GST, PAYG instalments.
  3. If everything is correct, let you know no action is needed.
  4. If corrections are needed: update and lodge or revise before the due date.
  5. Use ATO online services for agents to access finalised activity statements or reports.

 

Final Thought

With the ATO leaning on pre-filled data from STP and other sources, it’s essential that you keep a close eye on reminder notices and ensure everything is accurate. At D&B Accountants, our role is to carefully review, correct if needed, and lodge on time helping you avoid incorrect assessments, penalties, or unnecessary stress.

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