Unpaid Bonus (Death Benefit)
Sep 17, 2024
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🎯 The reporting of payments for Unpaid Bonus (Death Benefit) has not changed per the Australian Taxation Office Single Touch Payroll Phase 1 guidance. Unpaid Bonus (Death Benefit) continues to be non-reportable.
🎯 If you are unsure if this Pay Type applies to your circumstances, please refer to the Payee's Employment Contract or obtain advice from either the Australian Taxation Office or Fair Work Ombudsman.
Unpaid Bonus (Death Benefit) is applicable when the Payee ceases employment due to being Deceased and the Payee's Death Beneficiary receives a payment for an unpaid Bonus the payee was entitled to.
Unpaid Bonus (Death Benefit) uses the $ (or % of Rate Per Hour) set within the Pay Rate and Leave Entitlements are not applicable. Payments with this pay type are considered to be either Taxable or Non-Taxable, however, they are not W1 (Total of Salary, Wages & other payments) and Ordinary Time Earnings (OTE).
