Australia · 2026-09-02
BAS preparation in Australia: what your bookkeeper does
How BAS preparation works, who can lodge it and how to keep GST records clean in Xero.
Short answer
Your bookkeeper reconciles accounts and codes GST correctly; a registered BAS or tax agent reviews and lodges the BAS with the ATO.
Keeping GST clean
Use correct tax codes on every transaction, reconcile weekly and review the GST report before each quarter closes.
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