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bindi-espconstru
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last updated ‎November 11, 2025 4:47 AM

Superannuation for Contractors at same time of payment.

We currently pay our contractors through the Suppliers section in QuickBooks, using an ABA file for bulk payments. At the end of each quarter, we then handle superannuation manually by setting up these contractors as “Superannuation Only” employees, running a separate pay run, and entering each contractor’s superannuation amount individually. From 1 July 2026, we will be required to pay superannuation for eligible contractors at the same time as we pay them. Can anyone please advise how they process this in QuickBooks? Is there an existing automated workflow to calculate super for contractors when they are paid? And / Or does anyone know if QuickBooks planning to introduce an automated feature for this requirement? Having an integrated process that automates super contributions for contractors — similar to how employee super is managed — would greatly help with compliance and efficiency once the new rules take effect. Thank you for your guidance,

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EmanE17
QuickBooks Team
QuickBooks Team
yesterday

Superannuation for Contractors at same time of payment.

Hello there, Bindi.

 

I completely understand why you want to introduce an automated workflow for calculating super for contractors in QuickBooks Online (QBO) Payroll. Let me share a little info about that.

 

Implementing an integrated process that automates superannuation contributions for contractors, similar to how super contributions for employees are managed, would significantly enhance compliance and efficiency in your business. Right now, this feature is unavailable in QBO. However, you can provide your feedback to our Product Engineers, who will consider it for future updates. 

 

Here’s how you can do that:

 

  1. Sign in to your QBO Payroll account.
  2. Click the Gear icon and choose Feedback.
  3. Write your comments or suggestions, explaining why the feature matters and how it could help your business.
  4. Hit Next to send it in.

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If you have any other questions or concerns about QBO, just let us know. We’re always here to help!

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