Payroll Guide · STP Phase 2 · From $97/mo

Payroll Software for Australian Businesses — What to Look For.

Most Australian SMBs pay for payroll, accounting, rostering, and CRM as separate subscriptions. XIntelliSync includes payroll preparation alongside accounting, BAS, CRM, inventory, and 150+ AI agents — from $97/month AUD.

Built for the Australian operator who needs payroll that connects to their accounting, compliance, and operations — not another bolt-on.

What you get at $97/month

STP Phase 2 payroll preparation — generate reports ready for ATO lodgement via the Business Portal

Superannuation at 12% SGC (from 1 July 2025) calculated automatically for each pay run

PAYG withholding calculated per employee based on current ATO tax tables

Modern Award interpretation assistance — help apply the correct pay rates, penalties, and allowances

Payroll, accounting, BAS preparation, CRM, and inventory in one platform — not 5 separate subscriptions

50-150+ AI agents depending on plan tier — payroll agents handle pay slip generation, super calculations, leave accrual, and STP preparation

Total value delivered

$1,500–$2,000+/mo

Your price

$97/mo

From $48.50 first month

Two versions of your business. Choose one.

Before XIntelliSync

Payroll is a separate subscription from your accounting software. Data doesn't flow automatically.

You process payroll in one tool, then manually reconcile in your accounting software.

Superannuation calculation requires checking the current SGC rate and applying it per employee per quarter.

STP Phase 2 compliance means your payroll system must report income types, country codes, and tax treatment codes to the ATO.

Rostering, timesheets, payroll, and accounting — four tools, four logins, four bills.

After XIntelliSync

Payroll and accounting in the same platform. Pay runs flow into your general ledger automatically.

Superannuation at 12% SGC calculated per employee per pay run. Quarterly super reports generated for payment.

STP Phase 2 reports prepared with income types, country codes, and tax treatment codes — ready for ATO lodgement.

AI agents handle pay slip generation, leave accrual calculations, and payroll anomaly detection.

One platform for payroll, accounting, BAS, CRM, and operations. From $97/month.

The reasons operators switch

Payroll bolt-ons charge per employee.

QuickBooks charges AU$6/active employee/month for payroll. Deputy charges AU$5/user/month for its payroll add-on. A 15-employee business pays AU$75–$90/month just for the payroll layer — on top of accounting and rostering subscriptions. XIntelliSync includes payroll preparation in every plan tier. Competitor prices as of early 2026.

STP Phase 2 compliance is mandatory — not optional.

Since 1 January 2022, all employers must report via STP Phase 2 including disaggregated income types, country codes, and tax treatment codes. Your payroll system must generate compliant reports. XIntelliSync prepares STP Phase 2 reports ready for lodgement via the ATO Business Portal.

Payroll without accounting creates reconciliation work.

When payroll and accounting are separate systems, every pay run requires manual journal entries or integration middleware. XIntelliSync processes payroll and accounting in one platform — pay runs flow into your general ledger without manual reconciliation.

Superannuation compliance is getting more complex.

The SGC rate is 12% from 1 July 2025. Payday super (same-day super payment with wages) is legislated for 1 July 2026. Your payroll system needs to calculate, track, and prepare super payments accurately. XIntelliSync calculates super per pay run and generates quarterly reports.

Simple pricing. No hidden costs.

First month 50% off. No setup fees. Cancel anytime.

Starter

$97/mo

First month $48.50

50 AI agents

Common questions

What payroll features do Australian businesses need?+

Australian businesses need STP Phase 2 reporting, superannuation calculation at 12% SGC, PAYG withholding based on current ATO tax tables, Modern Award interpretation, leave management, pay slip generation, and payroll tax calculation for applicable states. XIntelliSync includes all of these as payroll preparation features.

How much does payroll software cost in Australia?+

Standalone payroll pricing varies. QuickBooks Payroll is AU$6/active employee/month. Deputy Payroll add-on is AU$5/user/month. Xero Payroll is AU$10/employee/month. These are all add-ons to a base accounting subscription. XIntelliSync includes payroll preparation alongside accounting, CRM, and 50-150+ AI agents from $97/month — no per-employee fees. Competitor prices as of early 2026.

Does XIntelliSync handle STP Phase 2?+

Yes. XIntelliSync prepares STP Phase 2 compliant reports including disaggregated income types, country codes, and tax treatment codes. Final lodgement is completed externally via the ATO Business Portal or your registered tax agent.

Does XIntelliSync calculate superannuation?+

Yes. XIntelliSync calculates superannuation at the current 12% SGC rate per employee per pay run. Quarterly super reports are generated for payment via your super fund or clearing house. Super payments are made externally — XIntelliSync prepares the calculations and reports.

Can XIntelliSync replace Deputy for rostering and payroll?+

XIntelliSync includes scheduling, timesheet tracking, and payroll preparation. For businesses that need advanced rostering features like auto-scheduling based on availability and award-optimised shift allocation, Deputy may offer deeper rostering capability. XIntelliSync's advantage is combining rostering, payroll, accounting, CRM, and 150+ AI agents in one platform.

Does XIntelliSync interpret Modern Awards?+

XIntelliSync provides Modern Award interpretation assistance to help apply correct pay rates, penalty rates, and allowances. This is a preparation tool — employers remain responsible for ensuring compliance with Fair Work obligations. Always verify award interpretation with Fair Work or a qualified advisor.

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