Payday filing is a new method of submitting and processing employment information to the IRD, meaning you will have to file more information and more frequently. This process will be implemented on 1 April. This system allows software providers to send employment information and changes to employees’ details to the IRD each pay cycle instead of monthly. The due dates for employer deductions filing and payment remains the same as the 20th of each month or if you file twice a month, the 5th and 20th. There are three ways to file online:
- Direct from payroll software.
- File upload to myIR.
- Onscreen in myIR (if you have smaller pay runs).
With this new system, employers will need to file the pay details of employees and other relevant employment information every payday. It is also required to produce new and departing employees’ address information, contact details, etc. You will need to ensure your employees are aware that the information is now requested from the IRD. Filing will now be done electronically, from payday compatible software or through myIR, if your annual PAYE/ESCT is $50 000 or more.
Payday Filling is very straightforward, there are two methods to using the system. Employers can use myIR by going through the payroll returns account through file upload, where payday filing compatible software is required, or online data entry. Alternatively, you can go directly from your payday filing compatible software. With this option, employers will file directly from their software. It should be noted that paper filers can’t shift to Payday Filing before April 2019.