- ATO released updated guidance for the GST Analytical Tool on 6 August 2025.
- The GST Analytical Tool is used for annual reconciliation between audited financial statements and business activity statements.
- It is crucial for GST assurance reviews and ensures correct GST payment.
- Mandatory for Top 100 and Top 1,000 GST assurance reviews, except for predominantly input taxed suppliers.
- Updated guidance should be read with existing GST analytical tool resources.
- Taxpayers with a GST assurance review must complete a supplementary annual GST return.
- The supplementary return aims to streamline future reviews and improve compliance.
- The updated guidance clarifies GAT application for joint ventures.
- The GAT method statement includes a four-step reconciliation process.
- Steps involve reconciling statutory accounting figures to GST figures, adjusting for non-GST items, and addressing capital adjustments.
Source: taxathand.com
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