{"id":14353,"date":"2026-02-20T13:36:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T08:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/au\/?p=14353"},"modified":"2026-03-16T18:47:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T13:17:52","slug":"bas-lodgement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/au\/resources\/blogs\/bas-lodgement\/","title":{"rendered":"BAS Lodgement in Australia: Online Submission &#038; Dates for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14353\" class=\"elementor elementor-14353\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-684f1151 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"684f1151\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f80aa8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f80aa8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As we navigate the 2026 financial year, staying on top of your Business Activity Statement (BAS) is critical for avoiding ATO penalties and maintaining healthy cash flow.<\/p><p>For many Australian business owners, lodging BAS is a major cause of stress every quarter. Lodging BAS is more than simply paying GST; it is also ensuring that you report PAYG withholding and PAYG installments correctly, along with all other tax liabilities. Regardless of whether you choose to lodge yourself or through a registered agent, failing to meet a lodgement date can result in automatic penalties and interest charges.<\/p><p>In this guide, we outline the BAS lodgement due dates for 2026, explain the differences in lodgement obligations for agents and individuals who lodge BAS themselves, and provide some tips to make the process less painful and to assist in streamlining the submission process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18f35e92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"18f35e92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is BAS Lodgement?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e1fd607 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e1fd607\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A Business Activity Statement (BAS) is a tax reporting document that all businesses are required by law to submit to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), detailing the total amount of taxes you have collected as well as how much in taxes you have paid. A BAS can be confusing for many people because it is often thought to simply be GST reporting; however, it actually covers far more than just GST:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Goods and Services Tax (GST)<\/strong>: The 10% tax on sales.<\/li><li><strong>PAYG Withholding:<\/strong> Tax deducted from employee wages.<\/li><li><strong>PAYG Instalments:<\/strong> Advance payments towards your own income tax.<\/li><li><strong>Luxury Car Tax &amp; Fuel Tax Credits:<\/strong> May apply depending on your business activities.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0f9db7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e0f9db7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe majority of small businesses are required to lodge their BAS quarterly; however, if you have a GST turnover of over AUD$20 million per annum, you will be required to lodge your BAS monthly.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b65fd91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6b65fd91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Online BAS Lodgement Options in Australia\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79be99ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79be99ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe days of filling out and lodging paper forms are gone; most businesses lodge their BAS electronically because it results in faster processing and fewer errors than manual filing.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3397e0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3397e0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lodge BAS Online via myGov\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e858def elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2e858def\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This option is ideal for sole traders and individuals.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Who this is for:<\/strong> Sole traders with simple tax affairs.<\/li><li><strong>How to do it:<\/strong> Link your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ato.gov.au\/businesses-and-organisations\/preparing-lodging-and-paying\/business-activity-statements-bas\/how-to-lodge-your-bas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">myGov<\/a> account to the ATO service from the dashboard, go to \u2018Tax\u2019, then to \u2018Statements Activity\u2019, and follow the instructions through to record your income and expenses. It is free and instant.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0030ede elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0030ede\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">BAS Lodgement Through a Registered Tax Agent\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ea4305 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ea4305\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This is the recommended route for companies, trusts, and busy small business owners.<\/p><ul><li><strong>When recommended:<\/strong> If you have employees, complex GST claims, or high transaction volumes.<\/li><li><strong>Benefits:<\/strong> Registered BAS Agents will assist with detecting errors prior to submitting your BAS (such as claiming GST entitlements on personal expenditure). More importantly, they have access to extended BAS agent lodgement due dates, which provides you with additional time to settle and prepare.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-228457c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"228457c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">BAS Lodgement Dates for 2026\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b58ed9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b58ed9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDeadlines differ depending on whether you lodge yourself or use an agent. Mark these BAS submission dates in your calendar to avoid the ATO&#8217;s &#8220;Failure to Lodge&#8221; (FTL) penalty.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3a999a elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"f3a999a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!DOCTYPE html>\r\n<html lang=\"en\">\r\n<head>\r\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\r\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\r\n<title>BAS Schedule<\/title>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n  body {\r\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    \r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .table-wrapper {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  table {\r\n    border-collapse: collapse;\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  th, td {\r\n    padding: 12px 15px;\r\n    text-align: left;\r\n    border: 1px solid #ddd;\r\n    white-space: nowrap;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  th {\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  tr:nth-child(even) {\r\n    background-color: #f9f9f9;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  tr:hover {\r\n    background-color: #f1f1f1;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* \u2705 Mobile-only horizontal scroll *\/\r\n  @media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n    .table-wrapper {\r\n      overflow-x: auto;\r\n      -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    table {\r\n      min-width: 700px; \/* Forces scroll only on mobile *\/\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"table-wrapper\">\r\n  <table>\r\n    <thead>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <th>BAS Quarter<\/th>\r\n        <th>Period Covered<\/th>\r\n        <th>BAS Lodgement Due Date (Self-Lodged)<\/th>\r\n        <th>BAS Agent Lodgement Date*<\/th>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n    <\/thead>\r\n    <tbody>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td>Q2 FY25<\/td>\r\n        <td>1 Oct \u2013 31 Dec 2025<\/td>\r\n        <td>28 February 2026<\/td>\r\n        <td>Up to 25 March 2026<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td>Q3 FY25<\/td>\r\n        <td>1 Jan \u2013 31 Mar 2026<\/td>\r\n        <td>28 April 2026<\/td>\r\n        <td>Up to 26 May 2026<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td>Q4 FY25<\/td>\r\n        <td>1 Apr \u2013 30 Jun 2026<\/td>\r\n        <td>28 July 2026<\/td>\r\n        <td>Up to 25 August 2026<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td>Q1 FY26<\/td>\r\n        <td>1 Jul \u2013 30 Sep 2026<\/td>\r\n        <td>28 October 2026<\/td>\r\n        <td>Up to 25 November 2026<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n    <\/tbody>\r\n  <\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dd2100 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5dd2100\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<em>*Note: Agent dates are a concession and apply only if you have a good compliance history. Always verify the precise date with your agent.<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5188c90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5188c90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For a detailed breakdown of quarterly deadlines and BAS payment dates, see our complete <a href=\"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/au\/resources\/blogs\/bas-due-dates\/\">BAS due dates<\/a> guide for 2026.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a52ff4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2a52ff4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">BAS Agent Lodgement Dates Explained\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6188b61a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6188b61a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou might notice in the table above that agents get approximately four extra weeks to lodge. This is an ATO concession designed to help agents manage their workload across thousands of clients.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82c040b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"82c040b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why the Difference?\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-752b9f60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"752b9f60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The ATO recognises that preparing accurate accounts takes time. By using a registered agent, you gain access to this &#8220;safe harbour.&#8221;<\/p><ul><li><strong>Conditions:<\/strong> To qualify, you generally must be on your agent&#8217;s client list before the standard due date and have a good history of lodgement.<\/li><li><strong>The &#8220;December&#8221; Exception:<\/strong> Note that for the December quarter (Q2), everyone (including self-lodgers) gets an extension until 28 February, rather than the usual 28th of the month, due to the Christmas shutdown.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cb7970 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cb7970\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many businesses use professional <a href=\"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/au\/services\/tax-outsourcing\/\">tax outsourcing services<\/a> to ensure their BAS is prepared accurately and lodged within ATO deadlines.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8239691 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8239691\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">BAS Submission Dates vs Payment Dates (Don\u2019t Confuse These)\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e38287 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e38287\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A common trap is assuming that because you have lodged, you have paid.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Lodgement:<\/strong> The act of submitting the form.<\/li><li><strong>Payment:<\/strong> The transfer of funds to the ATO.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76fd187 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"76fd187\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Usually, the BAS submission dates and payment dates are the same. However, if you are struggling with cash flow, it is vital to lodge on time even if you cannot pay.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Why?<\/strong> The penalty for late lodgement applies automatically. If you lodge on time but pay late, you may only face interest charges (GIC), which are often easier to manage or negotiate than non-lodgement penalties.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b536b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1b536b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common BAS Lodgement Mistakes Businesses Make\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74f6f544 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74f6f544\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Rushing to meet a deadline often leads to errors that trigger audits.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Missing Deadlines:<\/strong> Forgetting the date, especially the 28 February one (which is different from the standard 28th of the month pattern).<\/li><li><strong>Incorrect GST Reporting:<\/strong> Claiming GST on expenses that didn\u2019t have GST (like bank fees, water rates, or basic food items).<\/li><li><strong>Lodging Without Reconciling:<\/strong> Submitting figures that don\u2019t match your bank account balance. This is the #1 warning sign that all accountants will look for.<\/li><li><strong>Assuming Extensions are Automatic:<\/strong> If you switch to an agent after the due date has passed, you do not retroactively get the extension.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74a4a5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74a4a5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Structured <a href=\"https:\/\/befreeltd.com\/au\/services\/accounting-outsourcing\/\">outsourced accounting<\/a> support helps reduce reporting errors and ensures your BAS figures align with your financial records.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32a64b51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"32a64b51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do You Need Help With BAS Lodgement?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69d7ceeb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69d7ceeb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If the idea of BAS online Lodgement keeps you up at night, or if you are constantly paying late fees, it is time to outsource.<\/p><p>At Befree, we help accounting firms and small businesses prepare their BAS online lodgement from start to finish. In addition to preparing your accounts, validating your GST claims, and submitting your lodgments well before the due date, our service removes the potential for compliance errors that could result in fines and allows you to concentrate on growing your business rather than worrying about completing your tax returns.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-066ad27 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"066ad27\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdaabdb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cdaabdb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions About BAS Lodgment\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14c130a elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"14c130a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:300,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. 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The ATO provides a concession of up to 4 weeks for clients of registered tax agents who have a good compliance record.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2171\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2171\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can I lodge BAS online myself? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2171\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28647ad e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"28647ad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb392e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb392e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, you can lodge your BAS online using the ATO\u2019s Online Services for Business or through your myGov account. However, you remain liable for the accuracy of all figures reported.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2172\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2172\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do tax agents get extra time to lodge BAS? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2172\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d944fc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8d944fc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0bf9fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0bf9fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes. Tax agents and registered BAS agents are usually given an automatic concession of four weeks for quarterly BAS lodgement and payment, providing the client has a good compliance history.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2173\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2173\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What happens if I miss BAS submission dates? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2173\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c509aa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5c509aa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bd1d0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6bd1d0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe ATO will assess a &#8220;Failure to Lodge&#8221; (FTL) penalty. 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