JobKeeper - Changes and Corrections
JobKeeper Codes
Once a JobKeeper START/FINISH or TIER code is sent, it is retained by the ATO until it is replaced with a new valid code. If an employer sends the same code again, this is ignored by the ATO. Sending no code or N/A for example does not replace the code currently stored by the ATO as these are not valid codes.
Changes in Circumstances
After you use STP Creator to NOTIFY the ATO of a JOBKEEPER-START-FNxx and/or Tier code for an employee, that code remains in effect until:
- the JobKeeper scheme ends
- you advise the ATO that an employee ceases to be ineligible
- after a period of ineligibility, you advise the ATO that an employee has become eligible again
- the employer becomes ineligible - no need to advise the ATO, simply do not lodge Monthly Declaration
Corrections Required
If you made a mistake in a previous report, you can correct it in a later report or an Update event. Examples include:
- sent a JOBKEEPER-START-FN01 code for an employee who was never eligible
- sent a JOBKEEPER-FINISH-FN03 code for an employee accidentally, employee is still eligible
Examples
1. Employee was eligible then ceases to be eligible
2. Employee again becomes eligible
3. Employer ceases to be eligible
4. Employee was never eligible - correcting
5. Accidentally sent a FINISH code - employee is still eligible - correcting
6. Accidentally sent JK-TIER2 instead of JK-TIER1
Procedure
The procedure outlined below is for STP Creator v1.0.5.8 (or higher)
Note: - always check the JOBKEEPER codes under Other Allowances on the Final Screen to ensure they are correct before sending.
1. Employee was eligible then ceases to be eligible
An employee was eligible from FN01 and you previously sent a JOBKEEPER-START-FN01 code. The employee ceases to be eligible from FN16. On the employee's Payee Details screen, set as follows:
2. Employee again becomes eligible
If the employee who ceased to be eligible from FN06, again becomes eligible from FN18, on the employee's Payee Details screen, set as follows:
3. Employer ceases to be eligible
If due to a change in circumstances the employer (and therefore all employees) becomes ineligible for JobKeeper from FN05.
You do not need to send FINISH codes, simply do not complete the Monthly Declaration on the Business Portal.
4. Employee was never eligible - correcting
An employee was never eligible however you inadvertently or accidentally sent a JOBKEEPER-START-FN01 code in a previous report. To cancel a START code, send a FINISH code for the same FNxx. In this case send JOBKEEPER-FINISH-FN01 for this employee. To do this, on the employee's Payee Details screen, set as follows:
5. Accidentally sent a FINISH code - employee is still eligible - correcting
You sent a FINISH code by mistake for example JOBKEEPER-FINISH-FN03, the employee continues to be eligible. To cancel a FINISH code, send a START code for the same FNxx. In this case send JOBKEEPER-START-FN03 for this employee. To do this, on the employee's Payee Details screen, set as follows:
6. Accidentally sent JK-TIER2 instead of JK-TIER1
You sent a JK-TIER2 code however this should have been JK-TIER1. To correct this simply send JK-TIER1 for this employee. To do this, on the employee's Payee Details screen, set as follows:
