BAS done properly, and on time
Most business owners we meet don’t mind paying their tax. What they hate is the scramble at the end of each quarter: a shoebox of receipts, a bank feed nobody has touched for weeks and a BAS due in three days. That’s the part we take off your hands.
Pro Plus Bookkeeping is a Registered BAS Agent based in Park Ridge. We prepare your Business Activity Statement from properly reconciled books, check it with you, and lodge it with the ATO on your behalf. We do the same for Instalment Activity Statements (IAS) if you’re not registered for GST but still have PAYG to report.
What we look after on your BAS
Every business is a bit different, but these are the items we deal with most often:
- GST on your sales and purchases, with the tax invoices to back up your credits
- PAYG withholding from wages, checked against what your payroll has reported through Single Touch Payroll
- PAYG instalments towards your income tax
- Fuel tax credits if you use fuel in the business
- FBT instalments, luxury car tax and wine equalisation tax for the businesses that have them
We don’t prepare a BAS from a pile of guesses. If your books need catching up first, we’ll tell you, and we’ll do that work as part of our bookkeeping service.
How it works with us
- A free first chat. You tell us about the business, how often you report and which software you use. Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks Online are all fine.
- A fixed-fee quote. After that first meeting we send you a price. It doesn’t change because the quarter was busy.
- Getting the books right. We reconcile the bank accounts, fix GST coding and sort out anything that would throw the numbers.
- Review and lodge. We go through the figures with you before anything is lodged, then lodge it with the ATO as your BAS agent and let you know what’s owing and when.
BAS due dates for 2026–27
If your GST turnover is under $20 million and the ATO hasn’t moved you to monthly reporting, you lodge quarterly. For this financial year the ATO’s quarterly dates are:
- July to September: 28 October 2026
- October to December: 28 February 2027 (a Sunday, so you have until Monday 1 March)
- January to March: 28 April 2027
- April to June: 28 July 2027
Monthly reporters lodge and pay by the 21st of the following month. Lodging through a registered BAS agent can also give you extra time on some quarters, which is one more reason to hand it over. We’ve written a fuller guide to BAS due dates for 2026–27, and the ATO keeps the official list on its BAS due dates page.
The mistakes we fix most often
A lot of BAS problems start small. GST claimed on a purchase with no tax invoice. A personal expense coded to the business. The same bank transaction entered twice. Wages in the payroll system that don’t match the PAYG on the BAS. None of these look like much on their own, but over a quarter they add up, and the ATO charges interest on anything paid late.
Keeping the books current through the quarter is the simplest fix. It’s also why we’re happy to look after your bookkeeping and payroll as well, so the numbers come from one place. If you want a longer list, have a look at our post on common bookkeeping mistakes.
Why local businesses use us
We’re a small team in Park Ridge with more than 10 years of combined experience in bookkeeping, BAS and payroll. Two of us are Xero certified advisors, and we also work in MYOB and QuickBooks Online. We look after businesses right across Brisbane, including Logan, Park Ridge and the southside, and you’ll deal with the same people each quarter.
Questions we get asked
What is the difference between a BAS and an IAS?
A BAS is for businesses registered for GST. It covers GST plus things like PAYG withholding and instalments. An IAS is for businesses and individuals who are not registered for GST but still need to report PAYG withholding or instalments.
How often do I need to lodge?
Most small businesses lodge quarterly. If your GST turnover is $20 million or more, or the ATO has told you to, you lodge monthly. Some voluntarily registered businesses with turnover under $75,000 can report GST once a year.
Can you lodge my BAS for me?
Yes. We’re a Registered BAS Agent, so once we’ve prepared the statement and you’ve approved it, we lodge it with the ATO for you.
I’m a few quarters behind. Can you help?
Yes, and it’s more common than you’d think. We’ll catch up the books, prepare the outstanding statements and get you back on a normal cycle. The sooner you start, the less interest builds up.
What does it cost?
That depends on the size of the business and the state of the books. We’ll give you a fixed-fee quote after the first chat, so there are no surprises.
Want your next BAS off your plate?
Give us a call on 07 3622 6424 or book a free consultation. The first chat is free. Once we understand what you need, we’ll send you a fixed-fee quote so you know the cost before we start. If you would rather email, it is admin@proplusbooks.com.au. We’re based in Park Ridge QLD 4125 and available Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
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