How do I get PAYG-W2 amounts to be included in BAS after migration from other software when QBO has only recorded amounts paid through bank account?

Hi Kayjayach,

We would need more detail in terms of how your file is currently set up post migration. For example, have you currently lodged any BAS through the GST centre yet? Or have you set up the Payroll System with any new Payruns?

If the wage expenses have come through the bank account alone, and are not using the payroll system to recreate these PayRuns to export the data to your QBO Chart of Accounts, your best option would creating a Journal Entry in QuickBooks. To do so this can be done with the below steps:

1. Select the + New in the top left.
2. Select Journal Entry

You could then design the journal to send the PAYG figures to the PAYG liability and show the expenses also leaving the bank account, to the match to the bank transaction. I understand whilst it's vague, we are not trained accountant's ourselves and can only provide options. Without recreating the PayRun in the payroll system then exporting the payroll journal, you will need to manually create the journal instead. 

I would encourage you to reach out your bookkeeper or accountant on how to best design the Journal Entry that would suit your books to ensure the figures are being placed to the correct accounts. 

Thanks, 

-Steven