BAS is due soon!

Quarterly statements are due on the 28th of April giving you just over a week to get your ducks in a row. Yes, I know, we all hate BAS but hopefully these duckies make it a little more bearable. Cute aren't they?

Here are some places to get support for your BAS:

• There was a change to Fuel tax rates on the 30 March 2022, you can head to the ATO and use their calculator to get the most from your claim - https://www.ato.gov.au/Calculators-and-tools/Fuel-tax-credit-tools/

• Did you know even when you have 0 to report, you still need to lodge BAS as 'nil'? If you have a 'nil' BAS you can report as normal or you can report over the phone by calling 13 72 26.

• Is your business undergoing difficult times? There is support available to support you getting more time and with financial assistance - https://www.ato.gov.au/general/support-in-difficult-times/

• You can lodge online, through a tax or BAS agent, or by mail.

• If you lodge online, you can register to receive an extra 2 weeks time to lodge your BAS - https://www.ato.gov.au/General/Online-services/In-detail/Two-week-lodgment-concession---terms-and-conditions/

• Here is information on how to lodge online for sole traders - https://www.ato.gov.au/General/Online-services/In-detail/Lodging-your-activity-statement-online/

• And here is information on how to lodge online for businesses - https://www.ato.gov.au/General/Online-services/Businesses/

• The Tax Practitioners Board has a list of registered tax agents so you can assure you have chosen someone licensed - https://www.tpb.gov.au/registrations_search

• If you misplace your paid envelope, the address is:

Australian Taxation Office

Locked Bag 1936

Albury NSW 1936

• You can request a replacement by calling 13 28 66.

I hope these links to extra support services will help you get through BAS time. If not, here is another cute duck.