Super guarantee charge statement and calculator tool
Use the super guarantee charge (SGC) statement and calculator tool to work out your SGC liability for eligible workers.
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When to use the SGC statement and calculator tool
You need to pay the super guarantee charge (SGC) if you have not paid the correct amount of super guarantee (SG) contributions to a worker's super fund on time.
You can use the SGC statement and calculator tool to work out the SGC liability for your eligible workers:
- The calculator tool will allow you to generate a PDF version of the Super guarantee charge (SGC) statement.
- Use the information captured in the PDF to complete the Excel version of the SGC statement.
- Lodge the Excel spreadsheet online.
- Do not lodge the PDF version of the SGC statement. You must lodge the full Excel version.
Lodging for businesses
Lodge the SGC statement via Online services for business or Online services for individuals:
- Attach the completed Excel spreadsheet to a new Secure mail message.
- Select Superannuation as the topic.
- Select Lodge SGC statement as the subject.
You can lodge up to 6 attachments each message. Each attachment has a maximum file size of 6 MB.
Lodging for tax professionals
Lodge the SGC statement via Online services for agents:
- Go into Practice mail and select New.
- Select Superannuation as the topic.
- Select Lodge SGC statement as the subject.
- Attach the completed Excel spreadsheet.
You can lodge up to 6 attachments each message. Each attachment has a maximum file size of 6 MB.
If you are unable to lodge via these methods, phone us on 13 10 20 for other options.
Norfolk Island employers should not use this tool because a different SG rate currently applies.
If you have paid SG late
If you have paid super guarantee late, you are:
- required to lodge an SGC statement
- liable to pay the super guarantee charge (SGC).
You may be able to elect to receive a late payment offset (LPO). An LPO can only be used for contributions paid before you receive an SGC assessment.
How to use the SGC statement and calculator tool
This is a general guide. Some information may not specifically relate to your personal situation. You must check the information you have entered is correct. The calculator result depends on the accuracy of the information you provide.
The tool will ask you a series of questions. These will determine if you are required to pay the SGC for your workers. It will also calculate the amounts payable.
SGC statement and calculator toolWho can use the tool
As an employer, you can use the calculator tool to prepare an SGC statement for periods after 1 July 2003 if you did not either:
- pay enough super contributions for your eligible workers by the quarterly cut-off date
- meet your choice of super fund obligations for the quarter.
For any period before 1 July 2003, you will need to complete a blank Super guarantee charge statement form.
Information you need before using the tool
We recommend you have the following information ready before you start using the tool:
- your business tax file number (TFN) or Australian business number (ABN)
- the personal details of all relevant workers, including their
- names
- TFNs
- dates of birth
- super fund details
- salary or wage amounts and payment dates for each quarter for all relevant workers
- all super payment amounts and dates for all relevant workers.
Tips when using the tool
These tips can save you time when using the SGC statement and calculator tool:
- Have all your information ready with you before starting.
- If you don't understand something, there are key terms within the calculator tool. These are written in blue text and linked to a help file. Click on the term for help.
- If you see a tool tip (marked with a question mark symbol), you can hover your mouse over it for a brief explanation of the information required.
- You can find further information by clicking on the Help button located at the top of the calculator tool.
Using the tool:
Saving information you've entered into the tool
You can't currently save information as you enter it into the calculator tool. We are working on a save function for future updates.
Pausing while using the tool
Your session in the calculator tool can expire (time out) if you do not enter any details. You should limit the time where you don't enter any data.
Accuracy of the tool
We have made every effort to ensure the calculator tool is accurate. However, the outcome derived depends on the accuracy of the information you provide.
Please note that nominal interest is only calculated up to the day on which you use the calculator. It will continue to accrue until a completed and signed statement is lodged with us. If the nominal interest has increased by the time you lodge, you will receive an amended notice of assessment advising the new amount.
Information as you proceed through screens
You may not see all of the screens when using the calculator tool. The tool will direct you to the relevant screens for you to complete.
Payments to super funds
Use the Yes and No buttons to indicate whether you paid any super for your employee for the quarter specified.
If you answer Yes, you will be prompted to enter more details about the payment. This will include the type of fund you made the payment to and when you made the payment.
Late payment offset
If you made late contributions for your workers, you may be able to offset them against your SGC for that worker.
You'll be asked to enter the amount of late payment you wish to apply against the relevant worker details.
Summary screen
This information should be used to fill out the Excel version of the SGC statement. You can attach the Excel version to the Secure mail message in Online services for business for faster lodgment.
Click the Generate SGC statement button. The information will be split into quarterly statements for lodgment.
Editing entered data
Editing worker details or payment amounts
We recommend you continue entering information for your workers until you click the Save employee button.
You can edit previously entered worker details by clicking on Edit link for the relevant worker. Then click Edit link for the quarterly period you are amending.
Enter the full period
You need to enter the full period.
Any information you previously input for the affected worker will be lost if the period is changed afterwards. It is therefore important to enter the full period for each individual worker in the first instance.
How the SGC is calculated
The calculator automatically calculates your SGC.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the SGC statement and calculator tool. You can provide feedback by filling in our ATO calculators feedback form.
Use the super guarantee charge (SGC) statement and calculator tool to work out your SGC liability for eligible workers. Last modified: 07 Jul 2023QC 21095