BAS & GST Deadlines

Quarterly BAS Due Dates:

• Q1: 28 October
  
• Q2: 28 February
  
• Q3: 28 April
  
• Q4: 28 July
  

Monthly BAS: 21st of each month
Annual GST Return: If you're voluntarily registered for GST and below the threshold, the due date is generally 28 February.

More info: ATO - BAS due dates

Xero Tips & Resources

Stay on top of your bookkeeping by reconciling regularly. Use the Bank Rules and Repeating Invoices features to save time.

Helpful links:

• Xero Central – Help Articles
  
• Xero YouTube Channel
  

Common eCommerce Deductions

These are common deductions for online businesses:

• Platform fees (eBay, Etsy, Shopify)
  
• Merchant fees (Stripe, PayPal, Square)
  
• Subscriptions (e.g., Canva, Adobe, Google Workspace)
  
• Inventory purchases & shipping
  
• Website hosting & domain costs
  

Learn more: ATO - Deductions for Small Business

Other Useful Resources

• ATO - Record keeping for business
  
• Business.gov.au - Starting a business
  
• Fair Work Ombudsman - Hiring employees
  

Tip: Keep Personal & Business Separate

Using a dedicated business bank account and card is one of the simplest ways to keep your books clean and compliant. It also helps your bookkeeper work faster and more accurately.

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