Rates estimates for Logan bookkeepers and households. 

In order to provide better recycling opportunities and increase space for garbage Logan City Council introduced two bin waste collection services.  New two bin waste collection services are to begin in July 2011. 

Bookkeeping estimates of rates for two bin garbage collection in Logan City provided here under.

Currently garbage cost $199 and $211 per year. New Logan two bin services will increase rates by $45 per annum for most households. Ratepayers who applied for smaller bins will pay less than most households.

Bookkeeping estimates of Logan rates for two bin services provided for information purposes only. For more details contact Logan City Council.

 BAS lodgment defferals ATO for Logan City

Bookkeeping service providers, BAS agents and  small business owners in Logan city can take into account that ATO gave individuals and businesses  affected by natural disasters in Logan City including Shailer Park, Marsden, Loganlea, Springwood, Underwood  and other affected arrears of Brisbane Southern Suburbs in Queensland additional time for tax-related lodgments and some associated payments.

For Logan City Business following deferrals applied to their lodgment due dates where BAS lodgments had not been received:

• 21 March 2011 for December 2010 and January 2011 monthly activity statements
• 28 March 2011 for 2010-11 quarter 2 activity statements (this did not apply to large pay as you go withholders)
• 28 March 2011 for any other lodgments (including income tax returns) originally due on 28 February 2011.

Logan City businesses and bookkeepers should be aware that associated payment dates for all lodgments listed above were deferred accordingly. Lodgment of quarterly superannuation guarantee charge statements was automatically deferred from 28 February 2011 to 28 March 2011.

BAS lodgment deferrals given to affected arrears of New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia.

Material provided can be used for information purposes only, but not as a tax advice. For the tax advice and further details please contact your tax advisor.

BAS Agents

Bookkeeping Logan Central:  Types of Services that can constitute a BAS Service under BAS provisions.

A List of types of BAS servces under a new law from 1 March 2010 is here under

• Installing computer accounting software and determine default GST codes for the client.
• Reconciling data entry to ascertain the figures to be included on clients Business Activity Statemnets.
• Lodging the Business Activity Statement on behalf of a client.
• Instructing the entity about the figures to include in the activity statement.
• Filling in the BAS on behalf of a client.
• Coding Tax Invoices and transferring data into computer program for your clients.
• Ascertaining the withholding obligations for your clients’ employees, including the preparation of payment summaries.

These services can constitute a BAS service if provided for a fee. Please note this is a non-exhaustive list of BAS services under BAS provisions.  For more details in relation of BAS agent services please contact Logan Bookkeeping

BAS example

BAS due dates 2011

The table below provides legislative due dates for lodgment business activity statements (BAS)  on quarterly basis.

Please be aware that actual due dates can vary due to extensions.

Quarter                                           Lodgment Due Dates

1^st Quarter 1 July -30 September 2010             28 Oct 2010

2^nd Quarter 1 October - 31 December 10        28 Febr 2011

3^rd Quarter 1 January- 31 March 2011             28 April 2011

 4^th Quarter 1 April 2011 - 30 June 2011           28 July 2011

 We can prepare and lodge BASs for affordable fees. Contact us for more information.

The tax rates and thresholds in the table below are for individuals who are Australian residents for tax purposes for the whole financial year.

Material provided can be used for information purposes only, but not as a tax advice. For the tax advice and further details please contact your tax advisor.