- Businesses in Australia can correct GST errors on a later business activity statement (BAS).
- GST errors refer to mistakes made when reporting GST on an earlier BAS.
- There are different types of GST errors that can be corrected.
- It is generally easier to correct a GST error on a later BAS than to revise an earlier period.
- However, there are certain conditions that need to be met in order to correct a GST error on a later BAS.
- It is not possible to correct an error to claim additional GST credits if the 4 year time limit for claiming those credits has expired.
Source: ato.gov.au
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