Goods and services tax (GST) | Essentials to strengthen your small business

Choosing an accounting method

There are 2 methods of accounting for GST:

a cash basis, and
a non-cash-basis (also known as accruals).

The method you choose will affect when you must report GST.

Goods and services tax (GST)

Introduction to the Goods and services tax (GST)

4 mins

What is the Goods and services tax (GST)?	0%
Your role as a business owner	0%
GST free items and services	0%
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Input-tax sales	0%
Income and GST	0%

Registering for GST

4 mins

Do I need to register?	0%
Working out your GST turnover	0%
Monitoring your monthly turnover	0%
How do I register for GST?	0%
What happens if I don’t register?	0%
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Protecting yourself and your business

7 mins

Scams, schemes and other fraudulent activities	0%
GST and fraud	0%
Fraud consequences and their impacts	0%
Keeping your information secure	0%
Staying safe online	0%
Getting support and reporting dodgy behaviour	0%
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Collecting GST on sales

6 mins

Types of sales	0%
Calculating GST on sales	0%
Tax invoices	0%
What do I include on a tax invoice?	0%
Invoices with taxable and non-taxable sales	0%
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Claiming GST on purchases (GST credits)

8 mins

What are GST credits?	0%
Calculating GST on purchases	0%
Private versus business use (partial GST credits)	0%
GST credits and income tax deductions	0%
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Claiming GST on imports and exports

3 mins

GST and imports	0%
GST and exports	0%
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Record keeping and GST

5 mins

Your record-keeping responsibilities	0%
What records do I need to keep for GST?	0%
How long do I need to keep GST records?	0%
Setting up a record-keeping system	0%
Record-keeping tips	0%
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Accounting for GST

4 mins

Choosing an accounting method	0%
Accounting for GST on a cash basis	0%
Accounting for GST on a non-cash basis	0%
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BAS lodgment and payment options

6 mins

What is a BAS?	0%
How often do I lodge and pay?	0%
How do I lodge my BAS?	0%
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Completing your BAS

5 mins

GST reporting methods	0%
Simpler BAS	0%
Full reporting method	0%
GST instalment method	0%
Tips when completing your BAS	0%
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Managing errors and making adjustments

5 mins

When you make a mistake	0%
GST errors	0%
Correcting GST errors	0%
GST adjustments	0%
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Getting support when you need it

2 mins

Getting support for lodging and paying on time	0%
Contacting the ATO for support	0%

Related courses

1 mins

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