Business Operations

BAS & GST Lodgement for Businesses Across Australia

Accurate quarterly Business Activity Statements, prepared and lodged on time through cloud accounting software, so GST never becomes a cash flow surprise.

Overview

Getting BAS Right Every Quarter

GST reporting errors are one of the most common reasons the ATO opens a closer review of a small business. For retailers, tradies, and hospitality operators managing tight margins anywhere in Australia, getting BAS right every quarter, not just eventually right, protects both compliance standing and cash flow planning.

Because BAS relies on data from your accounting software rather than physical paperwork, this is one of the most naturally remote-friendly services we offer.

What We Cover

  • Quarterly and monthly BAS preparation and lodgement
  • GST registration and threshold monitoring ($75,000 turnover trigger for most businesses)
  • GST reconciliation against income and expense records
  • PAYG instalment variations where appropriate
  • ATO correspondence and audit liaison relating to BAS

Compliance Considerations

BAS agent services fall under the Tax Agent Services Act 2009. Common issues we catch before lodgement:

  • GST claimed on GST-free purchases
  • Private expenses run through the business GST claim
  • Turnover approaching the registration threshold without action taken

How it works

Our Process

  1. 01

    Record Review

    Bookkeeping and record review each period via cloud software access.

  2. 02

    GST Reconciliation

    GST reconciliation and adjustment check.

  3. 03

    Preparation & Lodgement

    BAS preparation and lodgement with the ATO.

  4. 04

    Cash Flow Confirmation

    Cash flow confirmation for any GST payable, by phone or email.

Who it's for

Suited To

  • Retailers and hospitality operators
  • Tradies and contractors
  • Growing businesses approaching the GST threshold
  • Businesses currently lodging BAS themselves and wanting it reviewed, anywhere in Australia

FAQs

BAS & GST Questions

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    ACCA

    Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

  • CPA Australia logo

    CPA Australia

    Certified Practising Accountant

  • IPA logo

    IPA

    Institute of Public Accountants

  • Registered Tax Agent logo

    Registered Tax Agent

    Tax Practitioners Board - Tax Agent 26371221

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    ASIC Registered Agent

    Australian Securities and Investments Commission

Never Miss a BAS Deadline Again

Call +61 403 868 231 or email Info@bennassociates.com.au.