Dear registered BAS agent,
Congratulations on your registration as a BAS agent.
Registered BAS agents play a vital role in influencing participation in our taxation system by ensuring their clients meet their tax obligations. BAS agents should also ensure they keep their personal tax obligations up to date, and those of entities they are associated with.
The induction information contained in this kit outlines a range of products and services available to help you in your important role.
Effective tax administration relies heavily on a capable, sustainable and well- regulated tax profession. Registered BAS agents, such as you, are vital in influencing voluntary compliance and ensuring taxpayers understand their rights and obligations.
Given the central role you play as a registered BAS agent, we may seek your assistance in supporting the integrity of the tax system. Where we see trends outside the norm, we will check your clients' activity statements.
In line with the ATO's goal to increase electronic interactions, and with a view to reducing paper interactions, the Lodgment program for registered BAS agents is based upon electronic interaction. To ensure that your clients receive the full Lodgment program concessions, you should lodge activity statements (monthly and quarterly activity statements) using one of the following:
- the BAS Agent Portal
- Standard Business Reporting software
- the Electronic Commerce Interface.
I look forward to working with you in your key role of supporting the integrity of the tax system in Australia.
Yours faithfully
Cheryl-Lea Field
Deputy Commissioner
Last Modified: Tuesday, 13 November 2012