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Interpret and apply knowledge of taxation systems relevant to payroll

Interpret and apply knowledge of taxation systems relevant to payroll

Unit of competency
National Code
FNSPAY515
State Code
OEC00
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/06/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/12/2022
Field of Education
080101 - Accounting
Original Release Date
07/12/2022
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research, analyse and apply knowledge of taxation systems to the provision of payroll services.The unit applies to individuals who, within their level of authority, use specialised knowledge, systematic approaches and analytical techniques to prepare data, calculate and verify payments, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements using established payroll systems.Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Users are advised to check with the relevant state and territory regulatory authorities to confirm those requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse taxation systems relevant to payroll
  • 1.1 Research taxation systems relevant to the provision of payroll services
  • 1.2 Identify how taxation systems apply to organisation’s payroll operations
  • 1.3 Seek assistance from sources to interpret context, purpose and impact of taxation systems on payroll
2. Evaluate impact of taxation systems on payroll services
  • 2.1 Analyse impact of taxation systems on different types of employment contracts, legal entities, and business structures
  • 2.2 Assess impact of taxation systems on organisation’s operations and employee payments, including impact of variations in taxation systems across jurisdictions
3. Confirm payroll services comply with taxation systems
  • 3.1 Determine if payroll operations are compliant through the application of own knowledge of taxation systems
  • 3.2 Identify changes to payroll operations required for compliance with taxation systems
  • 3.3 Seek advice and guidance regarding compliance of payroll operations with taxation systems as required
4. Maintain compliance of payroll services with taxation systems
  • 4.1 Establish processes to regularly review sources of information on taxation systems and confirm payroll operations remain compliant
  • 4.2 Recommend changes to payroll operations to comply with taxation system changes to required personnel, as required
  • 4.3 Inform stakeholders of changes to taxation systems and explain impact of changes on payroll operations, employment contracts, business structures, according to organisational policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBH95 FNSPAY505 Interpret and apply knowledge of taxation systems relevant to payroll Unit of competency