What's New in PayTek v2027
PayTek v2027 introduces workflow improvements to support Payday Super requirements, PayTek AutoSuper to simplify super payments each payday, and updates to Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting requirements.
In this update:
Payday Super
Superannuation laws are changing. From 1 July 2026, employers must pay super at the same time as salary and wages.
This means super will need to be paid every pay cycle instead of quarterly:
- If you pay weekly → weekly super payments.
- If you pay fortnightly → fortnightly super payments.
- If you pay monthly → monthly super payments.
Super contributions must reach the employee’s fund within 7 business days of payday.
Your existing pay run process will remain largely the same.
The main change is that super contributions must now be paid each payday instead of quarterly.
You will be able to:
- Process pay runs as normal
- Record super contributions in PayTek
- Pay super either manually or using PayTek AutoSuper
Learn more about Payday Super in PayTek
SBSCH Closure Reminder
The Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) will close after 30 June 2026. If you are currently using SBSCH, you will need to move to another super payment solution before Payday Super begins.
Introducing PayTek AutoSuper
To help users manage Payday Super requirements, PayTek is introducing PayTek AutoSuper.
PayTek AutoSuper integrates PayTek with our clearinghouse partner, SuperChoice Services, allowing super payments to be processed directly within the PayTek pay run workflow.
If you use PayTek AutoSuper, an additional super payment step will be added to the pay run process.
Once submitted, SuperChoice Services will debit the nominated bank account and distribute super payments to employee super funds with payment statuses updated within PayTek.
With PayTek AutoSuper, you can:
- Keep payroll and super payments together in one simple workflow
- Simplify super processing each payday
- Reduce manual super processing
PayTek recommends using PayTek AutoSuper to simplify super payments under Payday Super. However, PayTek AutoSuper is optional.
If you choose not to use PayTek AutoSuper, you can continue paying super manually outside of PayTek.
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Changes to STP Reporting
The ATO has introduced a new concept called Qualifying Earnings (QE) when determining which earnings are subject to superannuation guarantee obligations.
In most cases, QE will be the same as Ordinary Time Earnings (OTE). For most businesses, existing pay item settings will continue working as expected after upgrading.
Pay items in PayTek will now include:
- Pay Superannuation — determines whether super is paid on the pay item
- Qualifying Earnings — determines whether the earnings are reported as qualifying earnings for STP reporting
In most cases, both options should be selected.
As part of the PayTek upgrade, any pay items currently marked to pay superannuation on will automatically be flagged as QE.
We recommend reviewing your pay items after upgrading to ensure the settings are correct.