Skip to Content

BAS History

The BAS History tab shows all your past Business Activity Statement periods and their status.

The BAS History Interface

BAS periods are displayed as cards, with the most recent at the top. Each card shows:

FieldDescription
PeriodThe quarter (e.g., “Q3 2025-26”)
Date RangeStart and end dates of the period
StatusCurrent state — Prepared, Lodged, or Paid
Net GSTGST Collected minus GST Paid
PAYGPAYG Withheld amount (if applicable)
TotalCombined amount payable or refundable

BAS Statuses

StatusMeaning
PreparedFigures finalised, clearing journal created, period locked
LodgedMarked as submitted to the ATO
PaidPayment recorded, BAS Clearing Account balance cleared

Viewing BAS Details

Click any BAS card to see more detail:

Summary Section

  • Period dates and due date
  • GST Collected (1A), GST Paid (1B), Net GST
  • W1 Gross Wages and W2 PAYG Withheld (if applicable)
  • Total amount payable or refundable

Payment Details

  • Payment date
  • Bank account used
  • Payment amount

How BAS History is Tracked

BAS history is derived from journal entries rather than a separate submissions table:

  • BAS journals (source_type: BAS) — Created when you finalise a period
  • Payment journals (source_type: BASPAY) — Created when you record a payment

This means your BAS history is always consistent with your general ledger.

Best Practices

  • Review regularly — Check BAS History to ensure all periods are prepared and paid
  • Track due dates — Outstanding periods are highlighted on the Overview tab
  • Prepare promptly — Don’t let BAS periods pile up
Last updated on