Hello, seanchick82. Thank you for taking the time to post your query about recording your BAS Payment in QuickBooks Online (QBO). We'll be delighted to give you the steps to record it properly.
We recognize the significance of keeping track of the BAS payment to ensure the accuracy of the business using the QuickBooks software. We can use a Journal Entry to record a BAS payment from April to June. Before doing so, we suggest asking for assistance from your accountant for guidance and proper posting. Also, they can give you tips and ensure the accuracy of your books.
To proceed, see the following steps:
- Select +New and then Journal Entry under Other.
- In Line 1, enter the GST Liabilities Payable account.
- Enter the GST collected on Sales on the Debits side.
- In Line 2, enter the GST Liabilities Payable account.
- Enter the GST on Purchases on the Credits side.
- In Line 3 (if needed), enter your PAYG Instalment Liabilities (Pay as you go income tax) on the Debits side.
- In Line 4 (if needed), enter your PAYG Withholdings Payable (Pay as you go tax withheld) on the Debits side.
- In Line 5, enter the ATO Clearing account (or clearing account you use) and enter the payment amount on the Credits side.
- Select Save and New to create a second journal entry to record the payment from the bank account.
- In Line 1, enter the ATO Clearing account (or clearing account you use) and enter the payment amount on the Debits side.
- In Line 2, enter the Bank account the payment came from and the full payment amount on the Credits side.
- Then select Save and Close.
For reference, check this article: Recording a GST payment (BAS Payment) in QuickBooks Online.
We'll also include some articles for future guidance about managing reports and reconciling accounts in QBO:
If you have any queries, seanchick82. We'll be right here to assist you at any time. Simply post a reply in this thread, and we'll be sure to respond. Have a great day ahead!
