This field defaults to the latest tax year for existing records in the HQ BAS Process form.

To view BAS details for a previously set up tax year, enter the year in this field or press F4 for a list of tax years.

To create a new tax year, you must first set it up in HQ ATO Tax Years.

Enter a sequence number or enter N, New, or + to generate the next available number.

Enter the date that the BAS is due on or click the calendar button () to select a date.

Enter the date the payment is due on or click the calendar button () to select a date.

This field initially defaults from the Given Name and Surname fields on HQ ATO Tax Years. Accept the default or enter a different contact person that the ATO can contact with questions regarding your GST return or BAS. If you update this field, the system will not update HQ ATO Tax Years.

This field initially defaults from the Phone field on HQ ATO Tax Years. Accept the default or enter a different contact number that the ATO can use to reach the contact person with questions regarding your GST return or BAS. If you update this field, the system will not update HQ ATO Tax Years.

Select the GST accounting method you wish to use. The following options are available:

• Accrual

• Cash

This field initially defaults from the Signature of Employer field on the HQ ATO Tax Yearsform. Accept the default or enter a different employer name. If you update this field, the system will not update HQ ATO Tax Years.

This field initially defaults today's date. Accept the default or change to another date that represents the reporting date.

Enter who to return the completed form to.

Enter the time it took to complete the form.

Enter the starting month for the date/month range you are generating the report for.

Enter the ending month for the month/date range you are generating the report for.

Select the reporting option you want to use. Each option corresponds with a GST reporting option on the HQ Business Activity Statement Report. The following options are available:

• Option 1: Calculate and Report Quarterly

• Option 2: Calculate GST and Report Annually

• Option 3: Pay GST Instalment Amount

• Blank

The system enables this checkbox if you select either Option 1: Calculate and Report Quarterly or Option 2: Calculate GST and Report Annually from the Option drop-down.

Check this box if you want to report GST in the G1, G10, and G11 amounts of the HQ Business Activity Statement Report. If you do not check the box, GST will not be included in the G1, G10, and G11 amounts on the report.

The system enables this field if you select Option 3: Pay GST Instalment Amount from the Option drop-down.

Enter the GST instalment amount determined by the ATO for you to pay each quarter. Do not enter an amount in this field if you plan on varying the amount.

The system enables this field if you select Option 3: Pay GST Instalment Amount from the Option drop-down.

If you want vary the amount for your GST instalment payment, enter your estimated net GST for the year.

The system enables this field if you select Option 3: Pay GST Instalment Amount from the Option drop-down.

Enter the varied instalment amount that you will be paying per quarter.

The system enables this field (Info tab) if you select Option 3: Pay GST Instalment Amount from the Option drop-down.

Enter the reason code that explains why you are varying your amount. Press F4 to see a list of reason codes.

To lock the current BAS tax year, and prevent any unintentional updates to the GST/PAYG Amounts tab, select BAS Tax Year Closed. To open the BAS tax year and change data on the GST/PAYG Amounts tab, select BAS Tax Year Open.

Enter a reporting month range for PAYG instalments.

Enter the amounts you paid to suppliers who did not quote their ABN to you.

Enter the total amount for other types of withholding. For a complete list of other types of withholding, refer to the ATO website.

Enter the date range you are reporting PAYG income tax for. You can also click the Calendar button () to select dates for either field.

Select the reporting option you want to use. Each option corresponds with a PAYG reporting option on the HQ Business Activity Statement Report. The following options are available:

• Option 1: Pay a PAYG instalment amount - When you select this option, the system enables the PAYG Instalment, Estimated tax for the year, and the Varied amount for the quarter fields.

• Option 2: Calculate PAYG instalment using income (x) rate - When you select this option the system enables the PAYG Instalment Income , Rate, New varied rate, and T1 x T2 (or x T3) fields.

• Blank - When you leave this field blank, the system disables all fields on the PAYG Income Tax section of the form.

The system enables this field when you select Option 1: Pay a PAYG instalment amount from the Option drop-down.

Enter the instalment amount provided to you by the ATO. Do not enter an amount if you are varying the amount from what was provided by the ATO.

The system enables this field when you select Option 1: Pay a PAYG instalment amount from the Option drop-down.

If you are varying the PAYG instalment amount from what was provided by the ATO, enter your estimated tax amount for the year.

The system enables this field when you select Option 1: Pay a PAYG instalment amount from the Option drop-down.

If you are varying the PAYG instalment amount from what was provided by the ATO, enter the amount you are paying for the current quarter.

The system enables this field when you select Option 2: Calculate PAYG instalment using income (x) rate from the Option drop-down.

Enter your total income (business and investment).

The system enables this field when you select Option 2: Calculate PAYG instalment using income (x) rate from the Option drop-down.

Enter the rate provided to you by the ATO. Do not enter a rate here if you are varying the rate.

The system enables this field when you select Option 2: Calculate PAYG instalment using income (x) rate from the Option drop-down.

If you want to vary the rate from the one provided by the ATO, enter the percentage rate here.

The system enables this field when you select Option 2: Calculate PAYG instalment using income (x) rate from the Option drop-down.

Once you enter an amount in the PAYG Instalment Income field and a rate in either the Rate or New varied rate fields, the system will default the amount of the income multiplied by the rate here.

Enter the reason code (on the PAYG tab) that explains the variation. Press F4 to see a list of reason codes.

Enter the date range for which you are reporting Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) instalments. You can also click the Calendar button () to select dates for either field.

Enter the ATO-provided instalment amount.

Enter your estimated FBT amount.

Delete this text and replace it with your own content.

Enter the reason code (on the FBT/Summary tab) that explains the variation, or press F4 to select from a list of reason codes.

Enter amounts, as necessary, for each of the following fields:

• Wine equalisation tax

• Luxury car tax

• Fuel tax credit over claim

• Wine equalisation tax refundable

• Luxury car tax refundable

• Credit from PAYG income tax instalment variation

• Credit from FBT instalment variation

• Fuel tax credit

If you are preparing a business activity statement for GST reporting, and you selected Option 3: Pay GST Instalment Amount from the Option drop-down on the Info tab (GST section), the system disables the Wine Equalisation tax , Luxury car tax , Wine equalisation tax refundable , and the Luxury car tax refundable fields.

Enter the BAS reporting item or press F4 for a list of items. The following items are available:

• G1 - Total sales

• G2 - Export sales

• G3 - Other GST-free sales

• G10 - Capital purchaes

• G11 - Non-capital purchases

Enter the GST tax code to associate with the specified reporting item. Press F4 for a list of GST tax codes (as specified in HQ Tax Codes, Federal Goods & Services Tax checkbox).

Required when the field is enabled.

This field defaults the sales/purchase amount associated with the tax codes created for the specified HQ Business Activity Statement Report/HQ Goods and Services Tax Report reporting item (G1, G2, G3, G10, or G11) minus the tax amount. You can modify this amount as necessary.

If this field is enabled, a value must be entered (0.00 or higher).

This field defaults the tax amount for sales/purchases for the tax codes created for the specified HQ Business Activity Statement Report/HQ Goods and Services Tax Report reporting item (G1, G2, G3, G10, or G11). You can modify this amount as necessary.