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STTaxes(Newbie)Newbie
7 Jan 2025

I registered for GST since 1st April. However, there were works done as a sole trader prior to this registration. I am on non-cash basis. The invoices were issued after GST registration even though the works were performed prior to GST registration. Should I include GST in these invoices or not. I have already claimed GST and paid it to ATO. However, the business requested to me to pay them back the GST amount which I did. Now should I claim GST from the business or claim back GST from ATO.

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AriATO(Community Support)Community Support
20 Jan 2025

Hi @STTaxes


If you issued a tax invoice after you registered, then you'd account for GST in that reporting period. This sounds like what you've done.


Did you provide a quote before you did the work? They may have an issue with that part of the deal and the 2 different prices.


Check out accounting for GST on a non-cash basis.

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AriATO(Community Support)Community Support
20 Jan 2025

Hi @STTaxes


If you issued a tax invoice after you registered, then you'd account for GST in that reporting period. This sounds like what you've done.


Did you provide a quote before you did the work? They may have an issue with that part of the deal and the 2 different prices.


Check out accounting for GST on a non-cash basis.

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