89. Sick of Paying Tax? Let’s talk BAS, GST, and managing the cash

"GST confuses me and what the hell is BAS? The only thing it’s good for is setting a man back...”
These lyrics from McAlister Kemp’s Blue Collar Night hit home for many rural business owners—and lately, we’ve been hearing it a lot: “I’m just so sick of paying tax.”

In this episode of The Rural Bookkeeping Podcast, we unpack where that frustration is really coming from, what you can do about it, and how strategic cash management through Profit First can ease the stress.

We’ll cover:
✅ What GST and BAS actually are (no jargon!)
✅ Why it feels like you’re always paying huge amounts
✅ How Profit First can help you get ahead of tax stress
✅ The cost of falling behind on your lodgements
✅ Why timely, regular BAS lodgement is good for cash flow - and your sanity

If you’ve ever groaned at your ATO statement or felt overwhelmed by tax bills, this episode is for you.