How is the W1 figure calculated in my BAS?

How is the W1 figure calculated in my BAS report?

The W1 is the total gross wages/salary payments from which you are usually required to withhold amounts.

For more information click on the following ATO link https://www.ato.gov.au/Business/Business-activity-statements-(BAS)/In-detail/Instructions/PAYG-withholding---how-to-complete-your-activity-statement-labels/?page=3#W1Totalsalarywagesandotherpayments

To set accounts to be included in gross wages figure for the BAS return:

• Click on Chart icon.
• Edit a wages account:
• Make sure the Wages Account check box is ticked.

For example:

• Wages Account - this is used to indicate (expense type) accounts to be included in gross wages figure for BAS return.