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Override Auto-Calculated Tax and Super

Myaccountant automatically calculates PAYG withholding tax and superannuation guarantee based on ATO tax tables and the current SG rate. In some cases, you may need to manually override these calculations for a specific employee in a pay run.

Overriding Tax (PAYG Withholding)​

  1. Navigate to Payroll > Pay Runs and open the pay run.
  2. Click on the employee's name to view their pay details.
  3. Locate the PAYG Withholding field (usually shown in the tax summary section).
  4. Click the override icon (pencil) next to the auto-calculated tax amount.
  5. Enter the new tax amount manually.
  6. The net pay will recalculate based on your override.
caution

Overriding tax is your responsibility. Ensure the amount complies with ATO withholding requirements. Incorrect withholding can result in penalties for the employer and unexpected tax bills for the employee.

Overriding Superannuation​

  1. In the same employee pay detail view, locate the Superannuation section.
  2. Click the override icon next to the auto-calculated super amount.
  3. Enter the correct super amount.
  4. The override will apply only to this pay run — future pay runs will revert to auto-calculation.

When to Override​

Common scenarios where an override may be appropriate:

  • ATO variation: The employee has an ATO-issued PAYG withholding variation (e.g. reduced rate).
  • Additional super: The employee has a contractual agreement for above-SG super contributions.
  • Correction: A previous pay run had an error and you need to adjust this period's amounts to compensate.
  • Working holiday makers: Tax rates for working holiday maker (WHM) visa holders may differ from standard rates.

Reverting an Override​

To remove an override and return to auto-calculation:

  1. Click the override icon again.
  2. Select Reset to auto-calculated (or clear the override field).
  3. The system will recalculate using standard ATO rates.