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How do I find my software ID to set up STP with the ATO?

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The very first time you complete and lock a pay run in Deputy Payroll, you will be automatically directed to the 'Submit to ATO' section of Complete Pay run.

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You will need to use the information on this page in your own ATO account to set up your Software ID with the ATO so that you can lodge your first STP submission. You will need to do this step for each ABN if you run a multi-business entity in Deputy Payroll. 

 

1. Click Copy to copy the 'Software Provider: Microkeeper', and click Copy to copy the Software ID number. 

Note:

  • The software provider will always be Microkeeper. This is accurate as Microkeeper is Deputy's STP engine.
  • Do NOT copy the Software ID example in the screenshot below; use the Software ID number that appears in your own account on this page. 

2. Go to the ATO access manager at https://am.ato.gov.au/ and log in to your account.

Trouble logging in to the ATO access manager?

  • Your accountant might be able to complete these steps on your behalf
  • Call the ATO on 1300 852 232

3. Select your ABN

4. Go to My hosted SBR software services and click Notify the ATO of your hosted service.

5. Search for Software Provided.

6. Paste your Software ID number as copied above, click Next, then Save.

 

Once you have completed those steps successfully, click Done on the Software ID Setup page in Deputy.

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You will only need to carry out these steps the first time you complete a pay run and lodge an STP submission to the ATO. You will need to do this step for each ABN if you run a multi-business entity in Deputy Payroll. 

Once your software ID is set up with the ATO you are ready to lodge your STP submission for your first pay run.

 

Note: If you need to find your software ID after you clicked Done and the Software ID Setup page has closed, just expand the STP Knowledge section on the Submit to the ATO page to reveal your Software ID number.

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