Payroll tax registration in South Australia
South Australia's table frames registration as RevenueSA's recommendation: register once weekly taxable wages consistently pass the amount shown. A registration started in RevenueSA Online has to be finished within the days in the table, and each month's return and payment fall due together after the month ends.
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- Sources checked 15 Oct 2026
The rules in South Australia
| What it is | Value | When it applies | Where it is set |
|---|---|---|---|
| RevenueSA recommends registering once weekly taxable wages consistently pass this amount | $28,846 | From 1 January 2019 | What is the threshold in South Australia? |
| Each group member paying South Australian wages must register once group Australian wages pass the threshold | Yes | As published on 19 March 2026 | Does my organisation need to register for payroll tax? |
| Days to finish a registration once started in RevenueSA Online | 28 days | As published on 19 March 2026 | How do I register my organisation for the RevenueSA Online Payroll Tax component? |
| Days after the end of a month by which its return and payment are due | 7 days | As published on 24 May 2026 | When are monthly returns due? |
| A return due on a weekend or public holiday can be lodged the next business day | Yes | As published on 24 May 2026 | When are monthly returns due?: weekends and public holidays |
Each rule is read from the source and provision shown; the sources are listed below. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
What it means for your books
- RevenueSA's recommendation turns on weekly taxable wages that consistently pass the amount, so the books need weekly totals kept over time rather than a figure from one pay run. Whether that pattern calls for registration is a question for RevenueSA or your accountant.
- The group test uses the group's Australian wages, while registration falls on each member paying South Australian wages. Wages split by state in each member's books let the group total and each member's South Australian wages be read together.
- With the return and payment due on the same day, the month's wages and the payroll tax on them need to be finished in time for both. A return due on a weekend or public holiday can be lodged the next business day.
- A registration in RevenueSA Online has a time limit once started, so the wage figures behind it are worth having ready before it begins.
General information
Sources
- Register for payroll tax
RevenueSA (Government of South Australia). Page modified 2026-03-19 (modified-time metadata), released 19 March 2026. Checked 16 October 2026.
© Government of South Australia, licensed under CC BY 3.0 AU Licence: CC BY 3.0 AU.
- Monthly payroll tax: when it is due
RevenueSA (Government of South Australia). Page modified 2026-05-24 (modified-time metadata), released 24 May 2026. Checked 16 October 2026.
© Government of South Australia, licensed under CC BY 3.0 AU Licence: CC BY 3.0 AU.
- Payroll tax rates and thresholds
RevenueSA (Government of South Australia). Rates from 1 January 2019, deduction from 1 July 2009, released 8 July 2026. Checked 15 October 2026.
© Government of South Australia, licensed under CC BY 3.0 AU Licence: CC BY 3.0 AU.
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