Death Benefit (Equal to or less than the Cap)
Nov 16, 2024
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🎯 The reporting of payments for Death Benefit (Equal to or less than the Cap) has not changed per the Australian Taxation Office Single Touch Payroll Phase 1 guidance. Death Benefit (Equal to or less than the Cap) continues to be reported under ETP Type Code = N or B.
🎯 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.
Death Benefit (Equal to or less than the Cap) is applicable when the Payee ceases employment due to being Deceased and the Payee's Death Beneficiary (Non-Dependant) receives a payment per Table A: Withholding rates for ETPs which is equal to or less than the ETP Cap Amount.
Death Benefit (Equal to or less than the Cap) 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 W1 (Total of Salary, Wages & other payments) and Taxable, however, they are not Ordinary Time Earnings (OTE).
