Do you have to pay PAYGI for overdue BAS when there is no tax liability for lodged tax returns

 Author: YellowPotato(Taxicorn)Taxicorn

22 Apr 2026

Best to see a tax agent or call ATO

I don't think PAYG instalments can be varied when it's overdue or when tax return is lodged. So there should have been tax credits in the tax return since it's asking for PAYG instalments RAISED, not asking for paid. And lodge the BAS for PAYG instalments. The debt and credits should cancel each other out

[Removed by moderator] – PAYG instalments raised

• https://www.ato.gov.au/forms-and-instructions/company-tax-return-2025-instructions/instructions-to-complete-the-company-tax-return-2025/calculation-statement

"You make your variation when you lodge your activity statement or instalment notice. You must lodge:

• on or before the day your PAYG instalment is due
• before you lodge your tax return for the year."

https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/income-deductions-and-concessions/payg-instalments/how-to-vary-your-payg-instalments

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