This sheet contains the current details of common general questions asked of our Receptionist and Help Desk.  It is regularly updated so as it reflects the current status.

 

Last Update 18/04/2024

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Single Touch Payroll (STP)
More than two thousand employers are now regularly lodging their STP data  to the ATO using Payman. Within Payman, this process is very easy. When your data is ready, a simple button press is all that is required to send the file to the ATO. There is no need to logon to any web site. Our user response to the Trimar STP solution has been resoundingly positive

Many accountants have found that its ease of use and flexibility make Payman a safe bet when it comes to recommending a payroll system to a client.

Using Payman to lodge STP adds only a couple of minutes to Payroll processing to comply with STP . Payman has many features. When setting up, you need only implement the features that you require at the moment and if required, additional items can be activated in the future

If you do not have Payman and require information about it and STP, please feel free to contact us.


STP Phase 2

PAYMAN has now been White listed by the ATO for STP Phase 2. All users should now install the latest PAYMAN update (21.27). To switch to STP Phase 2 is simple. You can either  go to Utilities/Edit Employer Details - Parameters and select Phase 2 in bottom right hand corner or, if you have not switched to phase 2,  there will appear a large button on the Menu screen of PAYMAN. Pressing this asks for confirmation and if accepted, switches to STP phase 2 reporting. Everything else operates as before. You have until 1st March, 2022, to switch to Phase 2. When you lodge your first STP Phase 2, pay particular attention to the missing items report (if it appears). Items like reason code, must now accompany terminations etc .


The most recent versions of PAYMAN have  captured data for both the current STP as well as STP Phase 2. When you change to Phase 2 reporting, no procedural changes will be neccessary. It is literally a flip of the switch. You will be obliged to ensure that  PAYMAN has been set up to cater for any changes - eg coding of Allowance details etc. HELP on the STP screen has articles on what is required. There is also a useful document from the ATO that explains all STP 2 changes. It is found under the Single Touch Payroll Menu - STP Procedures/ATO Phase 2 Reporting Guidelines. (Available on current Payman Release).

The ATO are monitoring STP phase 2 submisisons very carefully. If they find an issue, they will contact the employer directly and ourselves as service providers. Fortunately, we have had only a few minor issues. The most significant being the handling of Reportable Super when salary is sacrificed  to superannuation. This is not an error within Payman, but an Employee Pay option setting. You must NOT tick Add Salary sacrificed super to Employer SG super. If you have this situation, there is a document on the STP (PDF file) menu that fully explains how to rectify the issue. You must have the current version of PAYAN installed to guarantee success.


How to Start Using STP
Whether you are a new Payman user of an existing Payman user, once you have set up your Employee details and started processing payroll information, you need to lodge STP via a 'Gateway'.

The Gateway that Payman uses is Superchoice - Superchoice can be also used for lodging Super Guarantee payments. You can of course continue to process your super payments however you have been doing in the past. There is no need to change. We are simply using Superchoice as a gateway for STP to the ATO. You will need to create an account with Superchoice - the cost of this is a small nominal monthly amount.

All access to this and other STP processes is handled via menu options within Payman. Once you have established your account, you simply enter the STP User ID and Password that you selected when registering with the Gateway,  into Payman. From there on, a simple button press will send your STP data to the ATO.


The Gateway usage fees are (for each ABN being processed), based on number of employees -
1 to 4 employees                   $3.50 per month
5 to 19 employees                 $8.50 per month
for 20 or more employees      $14.50 per month

PRINTER SELECTION WITHIN TRIMAR
It is now possible (except for Cashman) to select Printers (by use of the MODE button on report menus) within a Trimar application as follows:
o Select a System Default Printer
o Select an Application Default Printer - ie a printer that always applies to the application selected
o Select a Temporary Printer that can be used instead of either of the above (only selected as long as Application is selected) 

Cloud Operation
We have tested some of our applications in a 'Remote Desktop Connection' mode on a Cloud server. The applications run without problem. Users who wish to run our software in such an environment will also be able to use any type of hardware from Windows PCs to Apple iPads to run the remote connection. The applications appear in a Windows 10 type enviroment, but as a web based operation.

Trimar on Apple Computers
Apart from the above two apps available from the Apple app store, if you require to run Trimar applications on an Apple computer using OS X operating system, then this is easily done. There are a few ways of running Windows on an Apple machine and at Trimar we use a product from VM Ware called Fusion. This product costs about $70 and when installed on your Apple PC, it lets you easily create one or more Virtual machines. Into a virtual machine you can install any other operating system. We have Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 (for test purposes) currently installed. You do need to own a licensed copy of the appropriate operating system (eg Windows XP or Windows 7 etc) to do this. You should have this as either a CD or an ISO file. Once installed, Trimar (and any other Windows application) can be installed and will run quickly and seamlessly. You can switch between virtual machines and the Mac OS with a simple press of a button.

Cashlink
Cashlink is a product designed to use the data downloaded from your bank account on the web and automatically post this information to Cashman. Cashlink will code this data. Cashlink is especially useful for coding credit card information. Cashlink is available from the Client Services section of this web site. Contact Trimar if you require this program or want more information about it.

Fileman
Apart from Cashman, all Trimar programs that manage data files, have a module under File on the Start screen that lets you organise your data as individual files or groups of files. This lets you move groups of entities from one location to another (with the option of erasing the originals). Fileman is a standalone program that incorporates the reallocation methods for all Trimar applications in the one program. This includes the ability to manage both Cashman 16 and Cashman 32 data files. Fileman is available from the Client Services section of this web site and is free for all clients who have paid maintenance. Contact Trimar if you require it.


YEAR END PROCEDURES - At the 30th of June there are certain Year End procedures that must be followed before starting work on the new Financial Year. Firstly check you are using the latest version of the Software (latest version numbers are displayed on our website). Then proceed as follows:-
CASHMAN – within CASHMAN refer to Help/Contents/Year End Instructions
PAYMAN – refer to Help/Help Contents/Year End Instructions (includes Payment Summaries).
DEBTORS/CREDITORS – no year end procedure – change aging date as normal.  SHAREMAN – refer to Help/Help Contents/Search/Year End Instructions.
ASSETMAN – balance forward using New Year option. (for Assetman, these dates can be edited backwards and forwards without effecting the data).
FINMAN, LEASEMAN, TAXMAN - do not require a year end function. However you should check you are using the latest version before continuing.
FRINGEPAC - does not require balance forward, but you should check that you have updated the correct year start date, FBT tax rate and benchmark interest rate for the current year. Vehicle closing odometer readings can be rolled forward if required or manually adjusted at your discretion.

NEW PROGRAM RELEASES

 Eligible clients clients (who are under maintenance) will be able to download the latest versions of our Windows software products directly from the “Client Services” area of our website. To do this, you must be registered with us and have obtained the appropriate passwords. Please e-mail us if you do not know your passwords.

Brochures For Trimar Products
Click above for brochures on Trimar products. To view the brochures, you will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. These brochures have not changed for some time, but do indicate basic features and reports available from each program.

If you download and run a demo kit, you will be able to view any additional features included in the current versions of our software.

SOFTWARE RELEASE DETAILS (and current Version)
LEASEMAN V6.13
o Complete rewrite and compatible with Windows 7 and 64 bit operating systems
o Currently selected printer displayed on all report screens
o New Payment Summary Report
o The ability to email self opening zipped data files
o The ability to have either HP or Lease ledger set up
o The number of Lease Classifications has been increased to 20. Data accessed with this update can no longer be accessed using earlier versions of Leaseman
o Fix for possible Printer selection problem under Terminal Server
o Ability to select a temporary printer and save an Application default Printer
o Screen resizing enabled
o The ability to move groups or selected entities from one location to another
o You can now enter a fractional useful life: eg 5.5 years
o Dates can now be entered via a PopUp Calendar
o Fix Arrears calculation for structured leases and correct schedule
o Changes to restore Entity
o Small changes Structured Payments calculcation
o Updates to email module
o Ability to save backup device details
o Number of payments per year extended to 3 digits
ASSETMAN V3.32
o Complete rewrite and compatible with Windows 7 and 64 bit operating systems
o Currently selected printer displayed on all report screens
o Displayed Screen reports can be easily resized
o Option to use HTML HELP or WinHELP
o Serial Number Report added
o Improved Backup to CD option
o The ability to email self opening zipped data files
o Fix for possible Printer selection problem under Terminal Server
o Ability to select a temporary printer and save an Application default Printer
o Screen resizing enabled
o The ability to move groups or selected entities from one location to another
o Fix 'Invalid Date' hanging in Add/Edit asset
o Dates can now be entered via a PopUp Calendar
o Updates to email module
o Export facility improved and extended
o Ability to save backup device details
o Notes field added to Add/Edit assets
o  Depreciation report columns widened to allow for larger balances
o  Printer MODE selection displayed


FRINGEPAC V4.50

o Complete rewrite and compatible with Windows 7 and 64 bit operating systems
o Selected printer displayed on all report screens
o Displayed Screen reports can be easily resized
o Compliant with current regulations
o Shading of Statutory rates over next 4 years
o Option to use HTML HELP or WinHELP
o Improved Backup to CD option
o The ability to email self opening zipped data files
o Fix for possible Printer selection problem under Terminal Server
o Ability to select a temporary printer and save an Application default Printer
o Screen resizing enabled
o The ability to move groups or selected entities from one location to another
o New Year Procedure added - Groups all New Year procedures together
o New reports added to assist completing FBT returns etc
o Ensure that Private use percentage stays as entered from year to year
o Enable a date for a change such as refinacing to be entered
o Change default FBT Tax rate to 49% and benchmark interest 5.65%
o Statutory rates set to 20% after 01/04/2014 for vehicles purchased after 10/05/2011
o Dates can now be entered via a PopUp Calendar

o Benchmark Interest rate 5.25% for 01/04/2017

o Fix rounding and FBT Return report

o Changes to restore Entity

o Updates to email module

o Benchmark Interest rate 5.37% for 01/04/2020

o 2018/2019 Benchmark Interest 5.2% added

o 2019/2020 Benchmark Interest 5.37% added and is now editable for current year.
o Ability to save backup device details
o  Exempt EV Category added (No FBT if set)


FINMAN V23.02

o Complete rewrite and compatible with Windows 7 and 64 bit operating systems
o Ability to save and restore Division 7 calculation details
o New effective interest rate calculation
o Split variable interest rate loans
o Daily interest schedules if required
o Currently selected printer displayed on all report screens
o Displayed Screen reports can be easily resized
o Additions to GST facilty in Lease and Hire Purchase
o Option to include all GST in payment 1 for HP Loan
o 2016 Div 7 Interest rate
o Option to use HTML HELP or WinHELP
o Changes to HP Schedule for GST reporting
o Fix for possible Printer selection problem under Terminal Server
o Ability to select a temporary printer and save an Application default Printer
o Screen resizing enabled
o Minor bug fixes
o Final PAYG Tax tables for the year started 1st July, 2018
o New Lease/HP Calculation option for Variable payments (Structured)
o Fix for mistake made by ATO when they issued SFSS and HELP tables for weekly pays between $1587 and $1681 for 2017 year
o Dates can now be entered via a PopUp Calendar
o 2017/2018 Benchmark Interest 5.3% added
o Save and retrieve Loan calculations added to Finman
o Fixes for Structured Payments
o Updates to email module
o An update to Variable Loan calculation to enable changes to the loan to be entered and
   the balance calculated - this adds another column to data entry.

o Budget 2020 Tax table changes for JobKeeper

o Tax changes for 2023

o Extended number/data option on reports for more than monthly calculations

o 8.27% for 2023 Div7 Interest rate

o Div 7 rates fixed for 2022 ansd 2023

TAXMAN V27.00
o Complete rewrite and compatible with Windows 7 and 64 bit operating systems
o Currently selected printer displayed on all report screens
o Displayed Screen reports can be easily resized
o Flood Levy for 2012 (no longer required)
o Option to use HTML HELP or WinHELP
o $445 limit for Low Income rebate from 2013
o Abillity to remove page breaks between reports
o Fix for possible Printer selection problem under Terminal Server
o Ability to select a temporary printer and save an Application default Printer
o Screen resizing enabled
o 2% Budget Levy for incomes >$180,000 in 2015
o Contains the tax tables for 2016/2017.
o Fixed error in Minor tax calculation
o Updates to email module
o Updates for 2018/2019
o Remove Spouse rebate after 2014 year
o $1080 Low Income Rebate for 2018/2019
o Include a line for total rebates in Total tax preview on data entry screen
o Change in HECS/HELP for 2020 and 2021 year
o Tax table changes for 2020 Budget relief
o HELP/HECS changes for 2022
o LMITO Rebate update for 2022
o LMITO Removed for 2023 year and beyond

SHAREMAN V8.03
Recent Changes
o Changes to restore Entity

o Updates to email module

o Remove the clicking noise during data entry when ENTER pressed

o Check dividend tax rate in range during data entry

o change to dividend audit report to include trust/foreign income

o Ability to save backup device details|

o Ability to produce reports sorted by detail in entry descriptions

o You can now store miscellaneous details related to the entity - eg TFN, BAS HIN etc

o Enhance import option

o Extend Produce Summary Reports by date, to include current year

o Enable Franking Credits to be included in Yield Calculation

o 30th June 2023 Market value file mv300623

o Allow Notes with securities and minor updates

o  Printer MODE selection displayed


PAYMAN V23.05

Recent Changes
o Improvements in some program alert messages

o Import Facility added

o Updates for year ending 30th June 2020

o Cosmetic changes to clarify STP procedures

o WPN allowed for STP

o Changes to Wording for STP and After the Fact Data Entry Menu

o Separation of Missing and Alerts in STP

o Third option for calculating W1 and W2 options in STP

o Miscellaneous improvements and updates

o Tax tables for 2020/2021 included

o Major changes in anticipation of STP Phase 2. The new STP has extended the amount 

of information to be gathered and this has required many changes within Payman.

As it stands, Payman caters for STP phase 1, but is data ready for phase 2.

o Increased error checking for STP

o Moved STP menu from Other Functions to Top Menu

o Moved STP Summary Report to STP Menu and allowed for Finalise Status per employee

o Fixed error setting up TPAR Client

o Employer Super Payments can now be made via API to SuperChoice Clearing House

o Super USI codes can be verified before processing SuperStream

o Minor enhancements

o Ability to save backup device details

o Budget 2020 Tax table chnages for JobKeeper

o Enable quick quarter selection during list and ledger reporting

o Tax changes for 2022

o Update ESS to 3.11

o Fix bug in List Entries/Sort by Cost Centre

o Export data to Excel added to ESS module

o Auto backup extended to After the Fact Data Entry

o Multiple updates associated with future STP 2 implementation

o PAYMAN now White Listed for STP Phase 2 by the ATO

o When installed, the new update prevents access from earlier versions of PAYMAN.

    This ensures that any changes made in new release settings are not erased.

o Error fixed for creating STP 2 when no employment start date added

o Update to cater for no $450 casual super threshold after 1/7/22

o Fix salary sacrifice super reporting

o Accumulation of fixes for minor STP 2 issues
o Enhancements to Superstream production

o Added password security

o Added ability to enter line of description for leave in Live Payroll

o Ability to print Ledgers by Cost code

o Save Inactive/Active setting in STP

o 2024 Tax table

o Email Payslips update

o Edit password/userID update

o Ability to update all or a group of employee rates by either replacing with new
    rates or increasing old by a percentage

o Additions and improvemenst to the ESS module

o Add option to have freeform Employer Notes

o  Printer MODE selection displayed

o  Enhancements to reporting for Salary Sacrificed Superannuation


FRANKPAC 2.14
o Version of Frankpac that will run in 64 bit operating system
o Bug Fixes
o Fix for possible Printer selection problem under Terminal Server
o Ability to select a temporary printer and save an Application default Printer
o Screen resizing enabled
o The ability to move groups or selected entities from one location to another
o Dates can now be entered via a PopUp Calendar

o Updates to email module


CASHMAN32 7.50
o Version of Cashman to run in 64 bit environment
o Most features from original Cashman now enabled
o Cashman32 can now have its own separate data directory to old Cashman
o Several Bug Fixes
o Repair File updated
o Entity Code length increased from 6 to 12 characters
o Sol 6/MYOB export
o Correct problem VOIDING entries with Multiple Dissections
o Bank Reconciliation - changed order in which entries are displayed when using the OUTSTANDING Button to Tick Off
o Option to Clear PASSWORD (contact our Help Desk)
o Correct problem whereby an Adjustment Entry could accidently reset OPENING CASHBOOK Balance to zero
o Correct timing issue on Multi Journal reports that caused some Journals to NOT be included on first print/display
o FINAL BAS - automatically print a General Ledger transaction report for SUSPENSE Account if Final BAS not locked because of Entries in Suspense
o FINAL BAS - after successfully printing and locking Final BAS the BAS report selection screen is automatically exited to avoid accidently running the FINAL BAS twice
o Splits in Tickoff, Transfer Current Year to Budget, General Journal fix, Dissection Journal Search
o Improved Entity restore option (old still available if required)

 

 CURRENT PROGRAM VERSIONS
The versions below represent the software release that is currently available from this web site (Client Services). Access to client services via password. All clients who have paid maintenance are provided with the current password.

Current Software Versions
 Program      Version   Date of Last Update
==========================================
Assetman32     3.32      18/03/2024
Fringepac32    4.50      18/04/2024
Leaseman32     6.13      13/09/2023
Payman32      23.05      18/04/2024
Shareman32     8.03      20/03/2024
 Taxman32      27.00      12/05/2023
Finman32      23.02      12/10/2023
Frankpac32     2.14      22/12/2019
Fileman        2.00      05/11/2023
Cashlink       1.10      20/05/2022
Cashman32      7.50      06/08/2016

PROGRAM     CURRENT MAINTENANCE (2019/2020) 
            SUPPORT SUBSCRIPTION (inc GST) 
============================================
SHAREMAN            $110
LEASEMAN            $110
ASSETMAN            $110
TAXMAN              $150
PAYMAN              $240
CASHMAN             $110
FRINGEPAC           $110
FRANKPAC            $110
FINMAN              $ 99  

Our update policy is to issue email notification of releases when ever the need dictates a program change is necessary to ensure proper operation of the software or Government legislation changes (eg tax rates). In general, all registered users are encouraged to download updates from the Client Services section of our web site when they note that the version number has changed. We always ensure that updates are not disruptive to normal program operation and if a data restructure is required, it will be automatic and you will always be alerted.

 

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