AU Payroll - Allow Withholder Payer Numbers (WPN) for Automatic Superannuation
Clients who are not eligible for an ABN but have a PAYG withholding obligation (e.g. people who employ domestic help) have to register the ATO for a Withholder Payer Number (WPN) so they can deduct and remit PAYG. The SBSCH has enabled super stream for holders of WPNs but that is closing 1 July 2026. Xero STP/Auto Super currently requires an ABN for registration - please make use of a WPN possible.
Ian Burgess
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Thanks so much, Ian, for sharing your idea and highlighting WPN employer's needs to use Xero payroll and our auto super feature.
Your idea is now live for the community to review and support. Feel free to share it with any colleagues who might benefit from it, they can add their vote and help build momentum.
Other members can also jump in with comments to share how your idea could enhance their experience with Xero, so this is a great moment to gather even more insight and support.
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Freya Pieroz
commented
All the embassies fall into this category.
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Simone Talevski
commented
Is this something that will likely be developed prior to end of June 2026? otherwise, a new payroll system with WPN accessibility only will need to be implemented for many employers without ABN therefore will have to move away from XERO.