Hi
My quarterly BAS is due. JAN-MAR 24 It has not been submitted yet.
I've realised I will not be reaching the GST threshold this year as a sole trader. So I have not been charging clients for GST during JAN - MAR however I forgot to deregister in this time.
I've finally deregistered for GST on 31/3/24. at the end of the statement period.
I called the ATO to discuss. I asked if I could backdate my deregistration; as I haven't been charging my clients. I was told it doesn't matter when you de-registered, it just matters if you charged GST to your clientele. If you haven't, then just put $0 GST in your BAS statement. That you will owe $0 GST for this statement because you charged $0 GST to your clients and it wont be affected by my delayed deregisteration.
The problem is I use an automated accounting service, HNRY.
Even though I haven't been charging my clients GST; because I was registered, they have still been removing 10% from my income that goes through them and giving it to the ATO as GST...
So my question is; Can I still put $0 in my JAN - MAR activity statement and the GST that was incorrectly given to the ATO will be refunded eventually (possibly at end of financial year)
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