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Kurle-Aldana
July 27, 2026
Question

Does QBO pull a live feed from ATO?

  • July 27, 2026
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Hi all, We're a small business in Australia lodging our BAS through QuickBooks Online, via a registered BAS/tax agent. I noticed our GST panel in QBO shows our Apr-Jun 2026 BAS as due 25 Aug 2026, which lines up with the ATO's agent concession date rather than the standard 28 July self-lodger date. Could someone clarify how QBO determines this due date? Specifically: - Does QBO pull this directly from a live feed connected to the ATO/Business Portal (based on our registered agent status and lodgement history)? - Or is it calculated locally within QBO based on settings we've entered (e.g. marking ourselves as using a registered agent)? Just want to make sure we're not relying on an outdated or incorrect assumption before we treat this date as final. Any insight would be appreciated! Thanks in advance.

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EvethCQuickBooks Team
QuickBooks Team
July 27, 2026

Yes, the 25 August deadline is calculated locally in QBO based on your tax settings. When you indicate that you use a registered tax or BAS agent, QBO applies the ATO concession schedule, extending the due date for the Apr–Jun quarter from 28 July to 25 August.

 

In Australia, businesses using registered agents get an automatic extension from the ATO. QBO determines this date based on your account settings, rather than pulling it from the ATO Portal. This aligns with the official ATO BAS Agent Lodgment Program timetable.

 

While 25 August 2026 is a reliable date according to ATO rules, it's best to verify with your BAS or tax agent to ensure proper linkage on their portal for this lodgement period.

 

To learn more about the BAS agent lodgement program, check out this article: BAS agent lodgment program 2026–27.

 

Feel free to reach out if you have further questions!

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