Can I connect client that has only WPN not ABN to Single touch payroll

Hi darela,

A WPN holder can be connected for Single Touch Payroll as long as they use a registered tax/BAS agent to lodge the pay events. According to the ATO, WPN holders are exempt from STP for the 2018–19, 2019–20 and 2020–21 financial years, and as such they will be unable to lodge pay events if their ATO Settings are set to 'lodge as the employer' as the ATO does not support electronic lodgement for the WPN holder themselves. If you do wish to set this client up for lodgement, see here for a comprehensive guide on STP, and refer here for steps on enabling STP and setting up to lodge as a tax/BAS agent.

-Kass