The ATO advised me that if there are no wages paid in a quarter then we still need to lodge a nil report. How can I do this in QuickBooks please?

Hi there, miranda9.

If you've registered your file to electronically lodge BAS and PAYG to ATO, then you'll need to make sure the GST tax settings the PAYG withholdings have been ticked.

If you are lodging PAYG and BAS under the same frequency (like quarterly), then you can lodge the 0 PAYG together with the BAS. However, you can lodge it separately in the Employees tab. Then, lodge the IAS and put 0 if the PAYG frequency is monthly.

You can also lodge it outside QuickBooks Online (QBO) if you haven't registered the account for electronic lodgement.

I have articles here about lodging BAS, IAS, and PAYG:

• Lodging a BAS
• Lodging BAS and IAS
• Record PAYG payment or IAS Withholding for Quarterly BAS [Video]
• Reporting PAYG Withholding on BAS and IAS

For further assistance, please reach out to our Customer Support Team.

Here's how:

1. Click Help on the top menu.
2. Choose Contact us.
3. Enter lodge wages paid in a quarter in What can we help you with? field.
4. Click Let's talk.
5. Choose Start a chat or Get a callback to connect with us.

Please hit the Reply button if you need anything else in QBO. I'm always here to help.