Unpaid Commission (Death Benefit)
Dec 13, 2024
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🎯 The reporting of payments for Unpaid Commission (Death Benefit) has not changed per the Australian Taxation Office Single Touch Payroll Phase 1 guidance. Unpaid Commission (Death Benefit) continues to be non-reportable.
🎯 If you are unsure if this Pay Type applies to your circumstances, please refer to the Payee's Employment Contract or obtain advice from either the Australian Taxation Office or Fair Work Ombudsman.
Unpaid Commission (Death Benefit) is applicable when the Payee ceases employment due to being Deceased and the Payee's Death Beneficiary receives a payment for unpaid Commission the payee was entitled to.
Unpaid Commission (Death Benefit) uses the $ (or % of Rate Per Hour) set within the Pay Rate and Leave Entitlements are not applicable. Payments with this pay type are considered to be Ordinary Time Earnings (OTE), may be either Taxable or Non-Taxable, however, they are not W1 (Total of Salary, Wages & other payments).
