What a tracker can do
A local tracker can provide a simple view of income, expenses, evidence references and unresolved tasks. It can be useful when the goal is to prepare a clean set of records for review rather than to operate a complete accounting system.
What tax software may do
Tax and accounting systems can have broader features such as bookkeeping workflows, integrations, reporting or adviser access. The exact capabilities depend on the product, configuration and business circumstances, so do not assume every system makes a treatment decision correctly.
What neither tool should be claimed to do
A tool does not replace professional judgement, original records or an authorised lodgement process. BASReady Tracker AU does not lodge a BAS, decide GST treatment, map official BAS labels or give tax, accounting or legal advice.
Choose by the job
Choose a simple tracker if you need an evidence-first preparation workflow and understand its limits. Choose a broader system only when its ongoing workflow, cost and review process fit the business. Read the BAS preparation checklist for the preparation sequence.
- Review compatibility before purchase: BASReady is built for Microsoft Excel desktop and Google Sheets is not certified.