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Why use a BAS agent?

A BAS agent is a specialist tax professional who is qualified to provide BAS services to businesses. A BAS agent must be registered with the Tax Practioners Board and must comply with the professional code of conduct. The code consists of 14 key ethical and professional standards. BAS agents are required to have insurance, be professional, honest, independent and competent. BAS agents are also required to meet ongoing experience and education requirements to ensure they keep up to date with changes.

BAS services

BAS agents can represent a client in their dealings with the ATO, ascertain and advise on their liabilities, obligations or entitlements under a BAS provision and assist with keeping the required business accounting records.
BAS services are defined in the Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA) and include:
  • Applications for ABN
  • Advising on registatration for GST and PAYG withholding
  • Setting up accounting software with GST codes
  • Allocating transactions and GST
  • Advising on GST and payroll liabilities
  • Preparing and lodging activity statements
  • Advising on PAYG withholding and superannuation obligations for employees
  • Preparing and lodging TPAR reports
  • Lodging TFN declarations for employees
  • Reporting payroll information through STP enabled software
  • Advising and assisting with JobKeeper Payments scheme and JobMaker Hiring Credit claims

Benefits to you

By engaging the services of a qualified tax professional you can be assured that your business accounting records are in capable hands. You will save time on your record keeping tasks so that you can focus on other aspects of your business. You can be confident that:
  • your agent is fully qualified and bound by a professional code of conduct
  • your agent has the knowledge and skills to provide relevant reports, feedback and guidance
  • you can enjoy extended lodgement dates for your BAS statements

Bookkeeping, BAS and payroll services

As a specialist I have the skills, knowledge and experience to perform these tasks effectively, efficiently and competently.
My services include:
  • Sole traders, partnerships, trusts, companies
  • MYOB, Xero, Quickbooks
  • Bookkeeping support
  • Business accounting
  • BAS services
  • Payroll services
  • Management reports
  • Cash flow management
  • EOY records for your accountant
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Tax returns and your BAS agent/accountant team

As my services do not include the preparation of your tax returns I can offer the following solutions:
  • provide useful records to your preferred accountant at year end
  • recommend the services of some local accountants that I work with
  • coordinate the preparation of your tax returns as a member of Etax Local
BAS and Bookkeeping Assistance | The solutions | Why Sharon? | Send a message

At BAS and Bookkeeping Assistance I aim to provide you with the highest standard of professional bookkeeping solutions that are designed to support you in running a successful business.

I have more than 20 years experience as a tax accountant and can provide specialised services for you and your business.