How to integrate Xero with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for Business Activity Statement (BAS) lodgmen

follow these steps:

Set Up Xero for BAS Lodgement

  • Before you can lodge your BAS, you need to ensure that your Xero organization is correctly set up with your GST details.
  • Ensure that GST settings are filled out properly, including your GST accounting basis (cash or accrual) and GST registration date.

Enable ATO Reporting in Xero

Prepare Your BAS in Xero

  • Go to Accounting > Reports > Activity Statements.

  • Select the appropriate BAS period and check that your GST amounts are correct.

Review and Lodge BAS via Xero

  • Once your BAS is prepared:
  • If everything is accurate, click File Now to lodge it directly to the ATO.

Once submitted, Xero will confirm if the lodgement was successful.

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