BAS due now—or do you qualify for a two-week extension?

Monday, February 27, 2017

BAS due now—or do you qualify for a two-week extension?

We probably don’t need to tell you that your BAS is likely due for lodgement tomorrow, but did you know that you might qualify for a two-week extension on this date?

What are the standard due dates?

The due date for lodging and paying is displayed on your business activity statement (BAS). Here are the standard due dates for quarterly reporting:

Quarter	Due date
1 – July, August and September	28 October
2 – October, November and December	28 February
3 – January, February and March	28 April
4 – April, May and June	28 July

Do you qualify for a two-week deferral on lodging your BAS?

You could qualify for a two-week deferral of your activity statement due date if you lodge your quarterly activity statements online.

This offer applies to most activity statements for the standard quarters ending 30 September, 31 March and 30 June that have an original due date of the 28th of the month, following the end of the quarter. This offer does not apply to:

monthly GST payers with quarterly PAYG instalments (or other quarterly roles).
quarterly PAYG instalments for head companies of consolidated groups.
any other clients who do not have an original due date of the 28th.
quarterly instalment notices, for example, forms: R, S and T.
entities classified as large business clients.
monthly activity statements.

Lodging online:

You can register for the ATO’s Online services to manage your activity statements online. Please contact us if we can assist you.

Did you know?

Businesses with an AUSkey can access online services through the Business Portal, but individuals and sole traders can manage their activity statements through their myGov account if it’s linked to the ATO.

How can SWAG help?

As a registered BAS agent, SWAG Bookkeeping can prepare and lodge your BAS. We receive a lodgement concession from the ATO which can assist your cash flow management.

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