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Before you can pay your employees, you need to set them up in your MYOB Essentials business, and enter some basic information.
Before you start
Australian businesses
Before adding a new employee, give them a Tax file number declaration form to fill in and return to you (see a sample – PDF viewer required). You’ll need it in front of you when you’re entering their details. You can order this form from the ATO website.
Your employee will also need to give you the relevant forms for any variations or exemptions they’re claiming (for example, Flood levy exemption declaration).
New Zealand businesses
Before you add a new employee, they should complete and give you a Tax code declaration (IR330) form, containing their tax information. You’ll need this form in front of you when you’re entering their details. They can download this form from the IRD website (PDF viewer required). Your employee might also give you a Special tax code or student loan repayment certificate (IR23), which authorises you to change the rate at which they pay tax or student loan repayments.
To add an employee
To add an employee, choose Employees from the Payroll menu, then click Add employee.
After adding an employee, enter their details:
Task | Description |
---|---|
1 | Enter employee personal details |
2 | Enter tax details |
3 | Set up additions and deductions |
4 | Set up leave |
5 | Set up KiwiSaver (New Zealand only) |
6 | Enter notes about the employee |