Warning message "You must specify a tax agency for the tax account"...how to resolve?

kate_reinke
kate_reinke Member Posts: 2 Novice Member Novice Member
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Hello,

I am trying to record a payment to the ATO. I have selected Pay Tax via the Supplier Centre. The ATO is set up as a tax agency, yet the warning message is still popping up when I try to record the cheque.

Can anyone advise how to overcome this?

Thankyou

Answers

  • Acctd4
    Acctd4 Accredited Partner Posts: 4,103 Reckon Accounts Hosted Elite Expert Reckon Accounts Hosted Expert
    edited May 2023

    Hi Kate

    Which tax are you trying to enter payment for ?

    If it's for GST, check in your Preferences (under the Edit dropdown menu) - under Tax - that you have Australian Taxation Office selected there as the default:

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    ... & also that your Tax Items (access the list under your Lists dropdown menu) each have it selected too:

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  • kate_reinke
    kate_reinke Member Posts: 2 Novice Member Novice Member

    Hi Shaz,


    I'm trying to enter a BAS that comprises of GST, FTC and a PAYG Instalment.

    I'll have a look at your suggested checks now.

    Thankyou

  • Allen_Bernier
    Allen_Bernier Member Posts: 2 Novice Member Novice Member

    That warning shows up when the payment isn’t linked to a tax liability. Make sure the ATO is set up as a tax agency (not just a supplier) and record the payment from Taxes > Pay Tax. If it’s not tied to a BAS or GST return, just enter it as an expense/cheque to ATO.

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