Answer
Lightning Payroll uses the Employee Details area to store and submit KiwiSaver-related information to Inland Revenue when needed.
KiwiSaver details you may see
- KiwiSaver status
- Employee contribution rate
- Employer contribution rate
- ESCT rate or contribution tax method
- Eligibility or existing-action details for the employee
- CEC obligation details where relevant
KiwiSaver opt-outs
If you are lodging a KiwiSaver opt-out through Employee Details, Lightning Payroll may require the employee's bank details and the account holder name before it can submit the request. That is because the opt-out payload can need banking information as part of the Inland Revenue submission.
Before submitting KiwiSaver updates
- Check that the employee's IRD number and tax code are already recorded.
- Confirm the KiwiSaver rates and status on the employee are correct.
- Review any opt-out dates or related details before sending the update.
If the screen shows a validation error, finish the missing employee details first, then submit the KiwiSaver change again.
