ATO Reminds Employers of Superannuation Obligations

The ATO has recently revealed some common superannuation mistakes made by employers. They include paying insufficient superannuation contributions for employees, missing the quarterly payment cut-off dates (ie 28 October, 28 January, 28 April, 28 July), and not understanding that in some circumstances superannuation should be paid for contractors, even if the contractor provides an Australian Business Number.

Note:  The ATO has been selecting various industries on which to focus its compliance activities. This year, in its compliance program, the ATO intends to target the following industries in relation to superannuation guarantee obligations: cafes and restaurants; real estate services; carpentry services; computer system design and related services; and accommodation.