Definition
Estimated interstate wages are the estimate of all taxable wages paid in other states or territories under their corresponding payroll tax legislation for the 2025-26 financial year.
Purpose of collection
Estimated Group Interstate wages should reflect the total estimate of all taxable wages paid in other states or territories under their corresponding payroll tax legislation for the 2025-26 financial year for the entire group.
For non-group employers or Designated Group Employers who have estimated wages between $3,000,000 and $5,000,000 or employ interstate, estimated Australian wages are required in order to calculate your deduction entitlement on your subsequent 2025-26 monthly returns.
If the employer or group of employers employ interstate, and estimated interstate wages are not supplied in the Annual Reconciliation, no monthly deduction can be calculated. Consequently, the deduction shown on subsequent monthly returns will be NIL.
Estimated interstate wages are also required in determining the estimated tax liability for 2025-26. This calculation is required if an annual payment cycle is necessary.
Assistance
If you need more information on this topic, contact our payroll tax enquiry service on 13 21 61.