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Lucky_Man's avatar
Lucky_Man
Experienced Cover User
2 years ago

STP 2 and locally stored files

I am not a deep user of MYOB and so I do not keep up with the terminology of MYOB.  So I am wondering if someone can help.   We came from the old MYOB days through Premier I thinnk it was and Versi...
STP Spase 2 local file
  • Princess_R's avatar
    Princess_R
    2 years ago

    Hi Lucky_Man,

     

    Thank you for your post. I'm sorry for not being able to get back to you right away. I appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter.

     

    Regarding your inquiry, you can still use the stored local files on the server. Looking into your account, you have an AccountRight perpetual license, which means that you can use your file offline. However, you can't access live services such as STP, bank feeds, online invoice payments, etc.

     

    We apologize if we haven't given you enough information or if we missed notifying you about these changes in STP2. We genuinely appreciate your understanding.

    Please let me know if you require further assistance. I'm happy to help.

     

    Cheers,

    Princess

     

gavin12345's avatar
gavin12345
Ultimate User

Hi FarmerBill  and Lucky_Man 

 

Last I heard there was no change to MYOB's policy of requiring company files to be online for STP Phase 2. Also (which may be related to one of your comments), if the file is registered for STP (that is you are prompted to sign into MYOB's Payroll Reporting Centre) and you cannot sign in (system down, subscription ended, no internet) payroll simply refuses to process. If wanting to process payroll without the need to 'sign in' to STP Reporting, you need to get the company file 'de-registered' from MYOB's STP Reporting. You can then go back to processing payroll offline. 

 

For those who cannot put their file online (or don't want to), take a look at a product called STP Creator. This was developed specifically for MYOB offline users. Once set up, it will read the payroll data from your offline company file and allow you to send it directly to the ATO. I am aware of a number of AR2023 users who have been using STP Creator as a single touch payroll solution. It also allows you to 'de-register' the company file from MYOB's Payroll Reporting Centre.

 

Regards

Gavin

FarmerBill's avatar
FarmerBill
2 years ago

Hi Gavin

 

Thankyou for your feedback. I will try the STP creator product that you recommended. I am still however mystified why MYOB doesnt allow you to send STP2 pay run from your local version as you could with STP1 - and the fact that this has not been communicated with users.

 

Thanks again

 

Farmer Bill

  • Princess_R's avatar
    Princess_R
    MYOB Moderator
    2 years ago

    Hi FarmerBill,

     

    Thank you for your post. I'm sorry for not being able to respond right away. I appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter.

     

    STP Phase 2 is an expansion of the ATO's payroll reporting system. In STP 2, your files need to be online so you can integrate with the ATO's online services. For further information about STP Phase 2, please check out the following articles below:

    This change should be communicated to all MYOB product users via email.

     

    Cheers,

    Princess

    • Lucky_Man's avatar
      Lucky_Man
      Experienced Cover User
      2 years ago

      Princess,

       

      Thanks for your response.  Of course we have since succeeded in complying with STP 2 requirements without putting our MYOB file on line.

       

      As a moderator can you let us know how long MYOB will continue to support locally stored files with server?  Customers who want to stick with locally stored files need enough time to plan for such a change (ie changing accounting system).  We weren't given much notification that MYOB would not directly support STP2 for local files.

  • Princess_R's avatar
    Princess_R
    MYOB Moderator
    2 years ago

    Hi Lucky_Man,

     

    Thank you for your post. I'm sorry for not being able to get back to you right away. I appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter.

     

    Regarding your inquiry, you can still use the stored local files on the server. Looking into your account, you have an AccountRight perpetual license, which means that you can use your file offline. However, you can't access live services such as STP, bank feeds, online invoice payments, etc.

     

    We apologize if we haven't given you enough information or if we missed notifying you about these changes in STP2. We genuinely appreciate your understanding.

    Please let me know if you require further assistance. I'm happy to help.

     

    Cheers,

    Princess

     

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