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title: "Paying Super: Due Dates, Methods & Best Practice"
description: Agent guide to Payday Super payment deadlines, supported payment methods, and tracking contributions in Hot Giggity.
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# Paying Super: Due Dates, Methods & Best Practice
### Performer eligibility — ATO guidance reviewed 13 October 2026
> An ABN, invoice, hobbyist status or retirement does not automatically remove super obligations for individual performers. Check legal liability for the performance payment and any applicable exception. Hot Giggity’s entity setting and invoicing model must reflect the actual engagement; they do not decide legal liability.
>
> [Read the eligibility and responsibility guide](https://20228549.hs-sites.com/hg-support/superannuation-compliance-how-hot-giggity-supports-it?hsLang=en-au) or the [ATO performer guidance](https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/super-for-employers/work-out-if-you-have-to-pay-super/super-for-sportspeople-performers-film-makers-and-related-activities) (updated 16 September 2026).
### Payday Super update — effective 1 July 2026
> For eligible payments made on or after 1 July 2026, pay super each payday. Contributions generally need to reach the worker’s super fund within 7 business days after the related payment, subject to applicable exceptions. Submit promptly and allow for clearing-house processing time.
>
> Quarterly date filters remain useful for reporting and reconciliation, but do not permit you to defer current super payments until quarter-end. [Read our Payday Super payment timing guide](https://20228549.hs-sites.com/hg-support/superannuation-compliance-how-hot-giggity-supports-it?hsLang=en-au).
**Audience:** Agents
**Applies to:** Bookings where a sole-trader performer/crew member triggers Superannuation Guarantee (SG)
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### At a glance
- **SG rate:** **12%** (from 1 July 2025).
- For eligible payments made on or after 1 July 2026, pay super each payday. Contributions generally need to reach the worker’s super fund within 7 business days after the related payment, subject to applicable exceptions. Submit promptly and allow for clearing-house processing time.
- **GST:** **No GST** applies to SG.
- Who pays: The party legally liable for the eligible individual’s performance payment is responsible for any required super. An intermediary transferring money for a principal does not automatically take over that obligation. An Agent or Act Owner hiring performers in their own right must assess their own obligations.
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### What Hot Giggity does (so you don’t miss anything)
- **On bookings & invoices:** Clearly shows who owes SG, for whom, and the exact SG amount.
- **Artist invoices (to you):** SG is shown in an SG Payable panel with fund details and is not included in the invoice total (so you pay it direct to the fund).
- **Agency invoices (you → venue):** SG appears as the one GST-free aggregated line in the total so you can collect and remit.
- **Super Ledgers:** Use Super I Owe / Super Owed to Me tabs to track status, filter by month or custom range, and mark items Paid for clean quarter-end reconciliations.
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### Collecting & checking super details (in Hot Giggity)
Performers (acts) enter their own super details in their Hot Giggity profile. You don’t need to chase forms - just check status and view details from your roster.
**Where to check (Agents & Venues):**
**Manage → My Act Roster**
- **Super Details Added column:**
A green tick means the act has completed their super details.
- **View the details:**
Click the **three action dots (⋯)** beside an act → **View Super Account Details** to see:
- Fund name
- Fund **ABN** & **USI**
- **Member number** (and other required identifiers)
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### How to pay super (your options)
### Option A — **Xero Payroll (AU) clearing house**
- Add the sole-trader as an employee/contractor for super-only (Employment Basis often “Labour Hire”).
- Map their Super Fund (ABN/USI) and Member number.
- Create a pay item or earning that represents the labour base; Xero will calculate 12% SG.
- Post a pay run including SG; submit super through Xero’s Super clearing service.
### Option B — **MYOB** (or your payroll system)
- Create the contractor/employee profile, link the Super Fund and Member.
- Process the SG in a pay run and submit via MYOB’s clearing house.
- Reconcile against HG’s ledger/export.
### Former ATO clearing house — closed
- The former ATO clearing house is no longer available for payments.
- The ATO Small Business Superannuation Clearing House permanently closed on 1 July 2026. Use a supported alternative payment method and check its processing time.
- Reconcile to HG’s ledger.
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### Each-payday checklist (5 steps)
1. Filter the Super Ledger to the relevant pay period or custom date range. Check the related payment dates so each contribution is submitted in time to reach the fund by its deadline.
2. Confirm eligibility (sole trader) and fund/member details complete.
3. Sum SG payable (ledger export or clearing-house file).
4. Pay super each payday through your supported payment method. Ensure the contribution reaches the fund within the applicable Payday Super deadline; submitting a payment is not the same as the fund receiving it.
5. Mark as Paid in HG and file confirmations/PRNs with your invoice backups.
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### Late or missed payments
- If a contribution does not reach the fund by the applicable deadline, check the ATO’s current late-payment and super guarantee charge requirements and speak with your accountant or bookkeeper.
- Paying on time preserves tax deductibility; SGC is generally not tax-deductible.
*(This is general information only—seek professional advice for your circumstances.)*
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### FAQs
**Do I pay SG for hobbyists?**
If in doubt, treat paid performances as labour. Keep documentation (e.g., Statement by Supplier) and seek advice.
**Under-18s?**
SG applies only if they work **more than 30 hours in a week**.
**Does SG ever have GST?**
No. SG is **GST-free**. GST applies only to **taxable fee items** on invoices.
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### How to stay compliant (at a glance)
- Ensure performers complete **legal entity** and **super fund** details in HG.
- Approve invoices only when SG is **clearly shown**.
- Pay super each payday through your supported payment method. Ensure the contribution reaches the fund within the applicable Payday Super deadline; submitting a payment is not the same as the fund receiving it.
- **Keep records:** HG invoice, **SG payment confirmation/PRN**, and your accounting entries.
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