The end of the financial year has a way of sneaking up quickly – usually right when business owners are already juggling payroll, planning, reporting, staffing and about seventeen other things.

To make the process a little easier, we’ve compiled a comprehensive, free Employer Year-End Checklist for 2026, designed to help Victorian employers review their obligations, tidy up payroll processes and prepare for the year ahead.

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What’s included in the Employer Year-End Checklist?

This practical guide covers the key areas employers need to review before and after 30 June, including:

  • PAYG withholding and Single Touch Payroll (STP) end-of-year finalisation
  • PAYG withholding payment and lodgement requirements
  • Reportable fringe benefits
  • Payday Super, commencing from 1 July 2026
  • The closure of the ATO Small Business Super Clearing House on 30 June 2026
  • Reportable employer superannuation contributions
  • Superannuation guarantee charge and contribution limits
  • Super choice, SuperStream and superannuation for contractors
  • Victorian payroll tax thresholds and annual reconciliation requirements
  • WorkCover remuneration reporting
  • Personal income tax rate changes from 1 July 2026
  • Employee versus contractor arrangements
  • Taxable payments annual report (TPAR) obligations
  • Labour hire provider requirements
  • Payroll system and records review considerations

This year, there are a few important updates employers should have on the radar – particularly the introduction of Payday Super from 1 July 2026, updated PAYG withholding tax tables, the closure of the ATO Small Business Super Clearing House, and continued ATO focus on contractor arrangements and data matching. 

Why this checklist matters

Employer obligations are not just a once-a-year tidy-up exercise. They affect your payroll accuracy, employee records, superannuation compliance, tax reporting and, in some cases, director liability.

For example, employers must complete their STP finalisation declaration by 14 July 2026 for current employees, while the Victorian payroll tax annual reconciliation is due by Tuesday 21 July 2026. TPAR obligations may also apply, with reports due by 28 August 2026 for relevant industries. 

In other words, there are a few dates worth circling.

Whether you’re an established business or a new employer navigating year-end obligations for the first time, this guide walks you through the main areas to review so you can feel confident you’ve ticked the right boxes.

Need help navigating your employer year-end obligations?

If you have any questions after reading the guide, or you’d like support reviewing your payroll, superannuation, contractor or reporting obligations, our team is here to help.

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is factual in nature and objectively ascertainable and, therefore, does not constitute financial product advice. Importantly, the factual information that has been supplied does not take into account your personal circumstances, objectives or goals.