BAS & GST

Quarterly BAS without the quarterly stress.

BAS and GST prepared, reconciled against your books, and lodged direct to the ATO. PAYG instalments managed alongside.

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Why Trinity

Three reasons our clients stay.

We’re a boutique accounting practice built on long-term client relationships, offering personalised tax, accounting, and advisory services to businesses and organisations across Sydney.

  • Longevity that compounds

    Twenty-three years in practice as of 2026. Same firm, same principal, same standards since 2003. Some clients have been with us almost the whole way. The work compounds, and so does the trust. Over four hundred SMSFs managed and thousands of tax returns lodged.

  • Everything under one roof

    Tax, books, advisory, SMSF, Xero. One team that knows your business. No handoffs between firms, no missed details between specialists, no questions you have to answer twice. Numbers flow cleanly from books to BAS to tax return because the same people are looking at all of them.

  • We pick up the phone

    We are old-fashioned about this. You get a name, a direct line, and someone who actually knows your file. We watch for trends, flag issues before they become fines, and call when something needs attention. Most clients hear from us between quarters, not just at lodgement time.

BAS problems

BAS lodged on time, then reconciled afterwards.

Quarterly BAS rolls around. Numbers come out of Xero. The form gets lodged. Done.

Then six months later, year-end accounts are prepared. The bookkeeper realises GST coding was wrong on a few line items. PAYG was overstated for two months. Some sales went to the wrong category. The BAS that lodged on time was technically wrong, and now there is a revision to file, possibly an interest charge.

BAS done well is reconciliation first, lodgement second. The order matters. When reconciliation feels optional because the form is overdue, errors slip through. Trinity reconciles before the BAS leaves the desk: bank feeds matched, GST coded properly, PAYG checked against the prior period.

  • Lodged, then revised

    BAS goes out on time. Errors get found in year-end accounts. Revisions cost time, fees, and sometimes interest.
  • GST coded by template

    Bookkeeper coded against last quarter's pattern. New transactions hit the same default category.
  • PAYG instalment surprises

    ATO recalculates instalments based on prior year. Numbers no longer match reality. Cash flow takes a hit.
  • Reconciliation skipped

    BAS prepared from raw Xero export, not reconciled books. The numbers are close enough, until they are not.
What you actually need is a BAS that is right the first time.

BAS outcomes

A BAS that does not need revising.

Less time on admin. Cleaner records. Better decisions because the numbers are current.

  • On time, every quarter

    100% on-time lodgement record across our client base since 2003. The ATO never asks where it is.
  • Reconciled before lodgement

    Books reconciled first, BAS prepared from clean numbers second. Errors get caught before the form leaves our desk.
  • PAYG managed alongside

    Instalments tracked against actuals, varied when the numbers warrant it. No surprise refunds at year-end.
  • Lodged direct to the ATO

    We lodge electronically through our agent portal. You get the lodgement confirmation, not a request for your TFN.
  • Anomalies caught early

    Transactions that look coded incorrectly get flagged during reconciliation, not after lodgement. Most issues get fixed before they become a revision.
  • Year-end alignment

    BAS figures reconcile cleanly to your year-end accounts. No disputes between the two, no surprises at tax time.

Quarterly process

Reconcile, lodge, track. Every quarter.

Same process for every new engagement. You know what is happening and when.

  • Reconciliation

    Books reviewed, transactions reconciled, GST coding verified line by line.

    • Bank reconciliation across all accounts
    • GST coding review against the period's transactions
    • Payroll and PAYG verified against employee records
    • Anomalies queried with you before they hit the BAS
  • BAS preparation

    Form prepared, numbers cross-checked, draft sent to you for sign-off.

    • Activity statement drafted in our tax software
    • Cross-check against Xero figures and prior period trends
    • PAYG instalment recalculated where appropriate
    • Draft and reasoning shared with you
  • Lodgement and tracking

    Sign-off, lodgement, ATO confirmation, and PAYG cash flow update.

    • Electronic lodgement direct to the ATO
    • Confirmation and ATO assessment back to you
    • PAYG cash flow update for the next quarter
    • Annual reconciliation against year-end accounts

Who we lodge for

Businesses we cycle with each quarter.

If you see your situation below, we have done this work before. If you do not, ask anyway.

  • Small businesses on quarterly BAS

    Trading entities, owner-operators, retail, hospitality. The bread and butter of GST registrations.
  • Trade businesses with subcontractors

    Builders, plumbers, sparkies. PAYG-W on subbies, GST on materials, the kind of mix that gets coded wrong easily.
  • Property investors registered for GST

    Commercial properties, mixed-use developments, GST credits on capital purchases. Reconciliation matters when the dollar amounts are large.
  • Businesses on monthly BAS

    Annual turnover above the threshold, or voluntarily registered monthly. Tighter cycle, same standard.

About Trinity Accounting

A small firm by design.

Trinity Accounting Practice opened in Beverly Hills in 2003. Ramy Hanna, a registered tax agent and Fellow of three Australian accounting institutes, has run it since. The firm has stayed deliberately small, deliberately local, and deliberately senior. The principal you talk to today is the principal who will be reviewing your return next October.

Most of our work comes from referrals. Most clients have been with us for years, some for decades. We think that says more about the work than any award would.

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What our clients say

The reviews speak for themselves.

Sole traders, growing companies, and trustees who keep coming back. Here’s why.

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  • Doesn't cut corners
    I'm so glad I found Ramy & Kim from Trinity Accounting. They have helped me and my business tremendously. They really care about their clients and don't cut corners. Very impressed with their knowledge and level of customer service.
  • Business and personal
    Trinity Accounting Practice is knowledgeable and professional for business and personal finances, providing clear advice.
  • Diligent and professional
    Trinity Accounting Practice is highly professional and diligent. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking any accounting advice.
  • The best, hands down
    Ramy is the best accountant in Sydney. He helped me solve my problems. He is the best. I really thank you Ramy for everything.
  • Medical practice expertise
    I have a medical practice. I met with many accountants before, but I found Ramy Hanna has a very well organised accounting practice and he is very knowledgeable and has great experience.
  • A real lifesaver
    Trinity Accounting has been a lifesaver for my construction business. Ramy's knowledge of BAS, GST, and tax is unmatched. Great service and support!

BAS questions

Common BAS and GST questions.

Quarterly cycles raise the same handful of questions across most clients. Here are the ones that come up most.

BAS preparation and lodgement is typically billed quarterly as part of an ongoing engagement. Standalone BAS work is quoted up front based on transaction volume and complexity.

Most small businesses lodge quarterly. The ATO requires monthly lodgement once turnover exceeds twenty million dollars, or voluntarily for cash flow reasons. We help you decide which suits your situation.

Yes. We lodge BAS across multi-entity groups, including consolidations where they apply. Each entity gets its own reconciliation and review.

Late lodgement attracts ATO penalties and interest. If you have come to us with overdue BAS, we work through them in order, request remission of penalties where reasonable, and put a lodgement schedule in place going forward.

The ATO sets PAYG instalments based on prior year tax, prepaid quarterly. We monitor whether the instalment matches your actual current-year position and vary it when warranted, so you do not overpay or face a year-end shortfall.

Not exactly. BAS reports GST, PAYG instalments, PAYG withholding, FBT, and a few other obligations. GST is one section of the BAS form.

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