FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
St8tax is a tool that helps you prepare your monthly payroll tax disclosures quickly and accurately. It takes the hard work out of spreadsheets and replaces them with a simple, automated process.
Who uses St8tax?
St8tax is for any organisation that needs to lodge a payroll tax return each month — especially businesses operating in more than one state. It’s designed for payroll teams, finance teams and shared services.
Why do people choose St8tax?
St8tax is the only Australian designed, Australian made and Australian owned payroll tax disclosure system. It takes the stress out of monthly payroll tax by removing manual spreadsheets, reducing errors and giving you clear, consistent results every month.
What happens if the State Revenue Office reviews us?
St8tax makes reviews easier. All your disclosures are traceable back to payroll and STP, and exemption reports are available. You can show exactly how your disclosures were calculated.
Does St8tax reduce manual work?
Yes — extensively. St8tax replaces complicated spreadsheets with automated calculations, saving time and reducing rework.
Is my data safe?
Yes. St8tax uses secure, modern cloud technology and strong data protection controls to keep your information safe. Your data stays in Australia, and we don’t require or store any employee identifying information.
Does St8tax work with my payroll system?
Yes. You can upload data from any payroll system. St8tax is designed to be flexible.
What support do you offer?
We provide on-boarding help, ongoing support, and technical updates whenever payroll tax rules change. We also offer guidance to keep your monthly disclosures accurate and compliant. If you need deeper help, we can provide employment tax consulting services too.
Does St8tax allow for payroll adjustments and external items (e.g. Contractor payments, Fringe Benefit Tax)?
Yes. Payroll adjustments can be uploaded and St8tax will automatically update all state disclosures with one click. External items like Fringe Benefits Tax, contractor payments, employee share schemes and other non-payroll disclosures can be included. St8tax brings everything together in one place.
