BAS Lodgement

[amandaaquilina]

I am trying to lodge a BAS with amounts at G1 and G3.

For the question "does this business use the Simpler BAS reporting method?" I have selected No.

But everytime I try to lodge it, I get a validation error CMN.ATO.AS.EM200 - For simpler BAS lodgement loables G2 or G3 or G10 or G11 must not be provided.

[Helen-Z · Accepted solution]

Hello @amandaaquilina 

Thanks for your question - its definitely something the support team get asked a fair bit!

When Simpler BAS took effect in 2017, all businesses with a GST turnover of less than $10 million were automatically moved to Simpler BAS by the ATO. Most likely the ATO has switched your client to Simpler BAS.

There are two solutions for you with this issue, depending on which you prefer:

1. change the question regarding Simpler BAS from N to Y

2. call the ATO and ask them if they can switch your client back to not using the Simpler BAS option.

Either option should work!