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Free Single Touch Payroll software
for almost any sized business.
No trial, no need, pay your first three employees always 100% free!
Free Single Touch Payroll (Phase 2) Software
Cloud payroll, reporting in real time, all the time!
Looking for payroll software that's perfect for your business, no matter the size or industry? Look no further! Free for the first three employees and can accommodate businesses of almost any size. Join the many satisfied customers who have benefited from our user-friendly and comprehensive perpetually free payroll solution since 1987.
Payroll that talks directly to Government Services
To streamline your compliance obligations, we provide easy access to many services.
Comprehensive Features
Powerful functionality helping to make light work of pay day.
Automatic Taxation Calculations
By utilising Australian Taxation Office provided formulas, tax calculations are performed automatically.
Factoring in the payee's tax treatment and pay types results in streamlined and accurate tax calculations that save time and eliminate errors. Manual computations are unnecessary as multiple tax treatments are supported, including Regular, Seniors and Pensioners, Working Holiday Makers, and Foreign Residents.
Pay Multiple Employee Tax Types
You can easily pay employees using different ATO Tax Treatments and Income Streams.
The Payee Master File efficiently manages various employment types through automation.
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Regular
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Seniors and Pensioners
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Working Holiday Maker
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Foreign Resident
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Seasonal Worker Programme
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Horticulturists and Shearers
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ATO-Defined (Death Beneficiary)
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Voluntary Agreement (Future Release)
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Actors (Future Release)​
Also add and report Closely Held Payees
Pay your family members and meet the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) requirements for Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting.
Any individual with a direct relationship to the payer, such as family members of a family business, company directors or shareholders, and trust beneficiaries, can be easily STP reported for any period.
Easily process pay runs from timesheets.
Meet Fair Work obligations keeping time records of hours worked for all employees. Pay runs can be easily processed from the recorded times.
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Set up default shift profiles and automate pay run processing. Easily assign pay rates and allowances to time blocks.
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​Import times directly from time and attendance recording hardware or software. It's easy to configure and works with almost any existing Time and Attendance system using a .txt or .csv file.
*e-Time is available when using a paid plan.
Single Touch Payroll Reporting
Say goodbye to complex payroll reporting processes!
With our easy-to-use Single Touch Payroll reporting feature, you can effortlessly manage your payroll and stay compliant with the latest regulations. Send Final and Update events at any time. EOFY made very easy. Best of all, this feature is included at no extra cost!
Ready for Payday Super
Superannuation processing and seamless payments is simple and hassle-free.
You can use our built-in lookup and pre-fill functionality by entering the Unique Superannuation Identifier (USI) or Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF), and then selecting the appropriate fund. You can seamlessly pay your SG when processing your pay run.
Ideal for Developers creating Payroll Solutions
Our open API (Application Programming Interface) allows anyone to develop an integration with e-PayDay®. Ideal for other software products, custom software or anything else.
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Straight forward pricing if you have more than three employees!
Simple monthly pricing for more than three employees and contractors. Easy to understand fixed tiered plans providing flexibility with no hidden extras!
No Activation Fees
No Monthly Service Fee
No Cost Per Pay Period
No Minimum Term
All fees and charges are included in your Monthly Subscription.
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How many employees can I process without paying for a plan?The first three employees won't cost you anything, 100% free, including Single Touch Payroll (Phase 2) and Payday Super reporting! When you want to add more employees, it's as simple as choosing the plan that best suits your needs. We have always provided tiered plans, allowing you to stay in total control of your payroll costs and making management easy. We are aware of a few payroll products that offer the ability to add an unlimited number of employees free of charge. However, providing a comprehensive payroll offering costs a substantial amount of money to develop and maintain. We have asked our team to work for free, but they selfishly expect payment for the outstanding efforts they perform. Since 1987, we have continued to build comprehensive payroll solutions and do not want to provide you with a product that offers minimal features and functionality. After all, a standard is required to meet Fair Work and Australian Taxation Office compliance requirements. If specific functionality is missing, you must continually request features because you cannot meet your legal obligations.
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Is support provided?Absolutely! FREEPAY includes 30 days of complimentary setup assistance and support. Rest assured, all our paid plans come with ongoing support and you can always count on speaking with a real person on the phone.
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What's the catch, why is e-PayDay Go® free for three employees?There isn't one! The first three (3) employees are always 100% free. You can use e-PayDay Go® and pay nothing, zero, zilch, nada, nix, naught. We believe every employer should have access to comprehensive cloud Single Touch Payroll software, so we made it free to pay your first three (3) employees. Customers who have chosen a paid Subscription Plan cannot downgrade to the FREEPAY Plan. e-PayDay Go FREEPAY® allows up to two (2) employee terminations. When using a paid plan, the number of terminated employees is unlimited. Since 1987, we have supported Australian Small Businesses by providing Australia's free payroll software; it's in our DNA. Helping you grow your Business helps us grow ours!
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Does e-PayDay Go FREEPAY® include Payday Super?The recent announcement of Payday Super by Treasury (18/09/2024) has revealed that the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) will be discontinued. e-PayDay Go FREEPAY® supports Payday Super, including the Single Touch Payroll reporting of both the OTE and SG amounts. These amounts have been STP reported by e-PayDay payroll products since 2017. Starting in December 2024, you can effortlessly pay your SG with e-PayDay Go FREEPAY® while processing your pay run or within seven days. It's a seamless and convenient solution!
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Is e-PayDay Go FREEPAY® fully functional?Yes, e-PayDay Go FREEPAY® is only limited by the number of employees you can enter (or terminate) before having to move to a paid plan.
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What happens after the first 12 months of using e-PayDay Go FREEPAY®?e-PayDay Go FREEPAY® has been free since 1987 and will continue to be provided at no cost.
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Do I have to pay for terminated employees?No, terminated employees are omitted when calculating the cost of your subscription plan. Paid plans allow for an unlimited number of terminated employees. e-PayDay Go FREEPAY® allows up to two (2) employee terminations.
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What does it cost to email Pay Slips?Emailing Pay Slips is provided at no additional cost.
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Do I have to pay extra for Single Touch Payroll Phase 2 and Payday Super reporting?Your subscription includes Single Touch Payroll and Payday Super reporting to the Australian Taxation Office, and the number of reports that can be sent to the ATO is unlimited.
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Is it possible to change my plan when the number of my employees varies?You have the flexibility to adjust your plans whenever your employee needs change. All you need to do is choose the plan you want to switch to and select Change. It's a simple process that can be done at any time.
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If I have multiple companies, will I need to purchase a separate plan for each one?To access multiple ABN/Branches, you need a separate plan for each one. However, you can use the same email address for all of them and we offer a discount for additional subscriptions.
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Can I use e-PayDay Go® on any device, including Apple Mac and iPad?e-PayDay Go® is compatible with any device that has an internet browser, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
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Can I use e-PayDay Go® on my Mobile Phone?Yes, but we don't recommend using e-PayDay Go® on a mobile phone because the screen is usually small, making it impractical to fully utilise the advanced features and functionality.
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Can I pay my subscription yearly?We only offer yearly subscriptions in limited situations, which require payment by Invoice. If you decide to cancel, you will not receive a refund for the unused portion. Opting to pay monthly allows you to switch between plans at any time during your subscription period. To discuss a yearly subscription, please contact our Sales and Administration team.
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Can I pause my subscription?You can select an Archive plan for a nominal monthly cost. You have full access to your data, with the only restriction being the ability to process pay runs. An Archive plan also allows you to comply with the Fair Work Act 2009 record-keeping obligations when you're not using your regular plan.
The security of your payroll information is important.
We strive to keep data in your hands, not somebody else's.
We are well aware of the concerns with personal information being stored in the cloud. We take all necessary steps to ensure the security and integrity of your payroll data. Best practices are stringently followed in the ongoing quest to mitigate security risks. You also have personal obligations because security is a shared responsibility; no matter how much effort we perform to protect your payroll data, you also need to participate.
ATO Operational Security Framework (OSF)
e-PayDay Go fulfils the requirements of the Australian Taxation Office Digital Service Provider (DSP) Operational Security Framework (OSF).
We're proud to share that e-PayDay Go® is an independently audited and certified ISO 27001:2022 secure cutting-edge Web Application boasting the latest Microsoft Azure, ASP.NET Core, and C# technology stack. For those with a technical inclination, rest assured that our platform has your needs covered now and in the future!
Why offer free Single Touch Payroll (STP) Software?
We believe every employer should have access to great cloud payroll software, that's why we made it free to pay your first three employees. We have been supporting Australian Small Businesses by providing free Australian payroll software since 1987, it's in our DNA. Helping you grow your Business helps us grow ours!
Single Touch Payroll (STP) changed the way employers report their employees' taxation and superannuation information to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). When you pay your employees using Single Touch Payroll, year-to-date values of gross salary or wages, allowances or other payments (as relevant), deductions and PAYG withholding for each employee included in that pay event. Employer super liability or ordinary time earnings (OTE) amounts for each employee are also automatically sent directly to the ATO after processing your payroll. When reporting using Single Touch Payroll, you are sending the ATO your employees' taxation and superannuation information on or before each pay day.
Why was Single Touch Payroll introduced?
Single Touch Payroll is an Australian Government initiative that allows businesses and employers to report staff salary and wages, including ordinary time earnings, and PAYG withholding amounts to the ATO in real-time when employees are paid. Single Touch Payroll offers many benefits for both employers and employees.
When did Single Touch Payroll start?
STP reporting started on 1 July 2018. Phase 2 reporting started on 1 January 2023.
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What is Single Touch Payroll Phase 2?
With the implementation of Single Touch Payroll Phase 2, the focus has shifted from reporting payments to reporting earnings. The data provided is now more detailed, allowing it to be shared with multiple government agencies. Employees who are also customers of Services Australia can now enjoy a significant reduction in their reporting responsibilities. This eliminates the risk of potential errors in manual reporting, ensuring that the benefits provided by Services Australia are accurately assessed and minimizing disruption for payment recipients. Processing speed is greatly improved, reducing the possibility of overpayments and providing a higher standard of customer service and experience.
What are the benefits of Single Touch Payroll?
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Single Touch Payroll captures your employees’ Tax and Super information and sends it to the ATO while you’re running your existing business process – when you pay your employees.
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Employees no longer receive a Payment Summary and have easy access to their Income Statement in myGov.