Super Guarantee Charge (SGC) Calculator
Missed a super payment deadline? Estimate the Super Guarantee Charge your business may owe, including the shortfall, nominal interest, and administration fees.
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All 4 super guarantee quarterly deadlines for 2025-26. Q1 due 28 Oct, Q2 due 28 Jan, Q3 due 28 Apr, Q4 due 28 Jul. Late payment triggers the Super Guarantee Charge — here's what employers owe and how employees can report.
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