BAS STATEMENTS IN BENDIGO

Simplify Your GST Reporting

BAS Statement Preparation and Lodgement in Bendigo:

Do you find completing your BAS statements in Bendigo or the surrounding areas a daunting task? Whether you’re manually calculating GST or using an accounting package that you don’t fully understand, Bendigo Bookkeeping can help. Our experienced team handles everything from GST calculation to BAS lodgement, ensuring your business remains compliant and your BAS is completed on time, every time.

We Calculate GST on the Following:

  • Sales
  • Capital Purchases
  • Motor Vehicles
  • PAYG Withheld from employees
  • PAYG Instalment
  • GST Free Sales
  • Non Capital Purchases
  • Fuel Tax Credits (rebate)
  • Wine Equalisation Tax

We can lodge your BAS online directly, or if you prefer, continue using paper-based forms. By entrusting your BAS preparation and lodgement to us, you’ll save your accountant valuable time, allowing them to focus on your financial and tax planning.

Understanding Your BAS and GST Reporting:

As a GST-registered business, you must use the business activity statement (BAS) to report and pay your GST, claim GST credits, and report on PAYG withheld (IAS), as well as PAYG instalments. Your BAS reporting period can be monthly, quarterly, or annually, depending on your business.

Common GST errors arise because businesses are often unaware of special GST codes for certain items, such as:

  • Bank Fees
  • Bank Debit Interest
  • Car Registration
  • Stamp Duty
  • Food
  • Credit Interest

Each of these has a unique GST code, and if they are not correctly allocated when entering or paying invoices, your BAS could be completed incorrectly, potentially leading to costly mistakes.

Choosing Your GST Reporting Option:

Most businesses report and pay GST quarterly, but the HMRC (or the relevant authority in your jurisdiction) offers several options depending on your business’s turnover

1: Quarterly GST Calculation and Reporting

Available to all quarterly businesses. You report all GST collected and paid in your BAS and pay your actual GST amounts quarterly.

2: Quarterly GST Calculation and Annual Reporting

Available for businesses with a turnover of less than a set threshold. You pay your actual GST quarterly but report total sales, GST collected, and paid annually.

3: Pay GST Instalment Quarterly and Report Annually

Available for businesses with a turnover of £2 million or less. You pay a set GST instalment each quarter and report actual GST annually.

Why Choose Bendigo Bookkeeping for Your BAS?

Bendigo Bookkeeping specialises in BAS preparation and GST reporting. We simplify the process, ensuring your BAS statements are accurate and lodged on time. Contact Maurie at Bendigo Bookkeeping today to find out how we can help streamline your GST compliance and improve your business’s financial efficiency.

Call 0418 573 667 or email maurie@bookkeepingbendigo.com.au.