GST Return Filing

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Steps Involved

4 simple steps

Regular reminders

We will remind you about the upcoming GST return due dates.

Data Collection

We will collect all the required files needed to file the return.

Return preparation

A draft of the return will be given to you for review and approval.

Return Filing

Return is filed and ITR acknowledgment is generated

Overview

Detailed Information on GST Return Filing

GST Returns

GST return is a form that a taxpayer registered under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) law must file for every GSTIN that he is registered. These returns are used to calculate the tax liability to be paid by the taxpayer to the government. The government keeps updating the rules and regulations related to GST. So, in this ever-changing environment of GST, it is very much important to have all the updates and that all the returns should be filed as per updated rules and regulations.

What is GST return filing?

Businesses that are registered under GST have to file the GST returns monthly, quarterly, and annually based on the business. GST return filing in India is mandatory for all entities with a valid GST registration irrespective of the business activity or the sales or the profitability during the period of filing the returns. Hence, even a dormant business that has a valid GST registration must file the GST returns.

GST return is a document that contains the details of all the income or the expenses that a taxpayer is required to file with the tax administrative authorities.

KanooniSahayata will help to file your GST returns with the updated rules and regulations and make it easy for you.

Types of Main GST Returns and Important Due Dates :

GSTR-1: GSTR-1 is the return to be furnished for reporting details of all outward supplies of goods and services made.

  • Monthly, by 11th* of every month- If the business either has an annual aggregate turnover of more than Rs.5 crore or has not opted into the QRMP scheme.
  • Quarterly, by 13th** of the month following every quarter- If the business has opted into the QRMP scheme.

GSTR-2A: It is a view-only GST return. It contains the details of all inward supplies of goods and services i.e., purchases made from GST registered suppliers during a tax period. The data is auto-populated based on data filed by the corresponding suppliers in their GSTR-1 returns.

GSTR-3B: It is a monthly self-declaration to be filed, for furnishing summarized details of all outward supplies made, input tax credit claimed, tax liability ascertained, and taxes paid.

  • Monthly, 20th* of every month- For taxpayers with an aggregate turnover in the previous financial year of more than Rs.5 crore or have been otherwise eligible but still opted out of the QRMP scheme.
  • The government has recently introduced QRMP Scheme according to which if the turnover for a business for the previous year is up to 5 crores, you can pay your GST on monthly basis and file your GSTR 3B quarterly.

     

GSTR 9: Annual GST return must be filed by all GST registered entities in a particular form on or before the 31st of December of the subsequent year. It is a consolidated statement of all the monthly/quarterly returns filed during the year.

GSTR 9C: GSTR 9C is also required to be filed annually, which is GST Annual Audit. It is a reconciliation statement between the Annual returns filed in GSTR 9 for a financial year and the figures as per the audited annual financial statements of the taxpayer. GSTR 9C needs to be certified by practicing Chartered Accountants. The last date to file GSTR 9C is 31STof December of the subsequent year.

GSTR 4: GSTR 4 is a quarterly return. It is to be filed if you have opted for a composition scheme. GSTR 4 is required to be filed by a Composition Dealer. Unlike a normal taxpayer who needs to furnish 3 monthly returns, a dealer opting for the composition scheme is required to furnish 1 return which is GSTR-4 on or before the 18th of the month after each quarter.

Benefits of GST Return Filing

  • GST eliminates the cascading effect of tax
  • Higher threshold for registration. 
  • Composition scheme for small businesses.    
  • Simple and easy online procedure.  
  • The number of compliances is lesser.
  • Defined treatment for E-commerce operators.  
  • Unorganized sector is regulated under GST.

Documents Required for GST Return filing

  •  Invoices issued to persons with GSTIN or B2B invoices.
  • Invoices issued to persons without GSTIN or B2C invoices. This needs to be submitted only when its total value is above 2.5 lakhs.
  • Consolidated intra-state sales, categories by GST rates
  • Consolidated inter-state sales, categories by state and GST rates
  • HSN-wise summary of all goods sold.
  • Document Summary for the specific return
  • Any other debit or credit notes or advance receipts.

Exemptions

The following taxpayers are not required to file GSTR 1

  1. Tax Payers registered under Composition scheme.
  2. Non-resident foreign taxpayers.
  3. Input Service Distributors.
  4. Tax Deductor. E-Commerce operators deducting TCS.

What is ITC?

Input Tax Credit means claiming the credit of the GST paid on the purchase of Goods and Services which are used for the furtherance of business. It means at the time of paying tax on output(Sales), you can reduce the tax you have already paid on inputs(Purchases) and require to pay only the remaining liability of tax i.e. tax on sale minus tax on the purchase.

Conditions to Claim ITC?

  • A registered taxpayer must have a tax invoice/debit note or supplementary invoice at the time of taking credit.
  • The goods must have been received or service must have been taken.
  • A buyer must have paid the value of the invoice along with the tax to the supplier of goods or services or both within 180 days from the date of invoice.
  • The supplier must have paid the tax so collected through tax invoice into the Govt. account.
  • The supplier must also have uploaded the tax invoice details in the GST return.
  • In the case of import of goods the bill of entry is a document based on which credit can be taken. An IGST paid challan on the import should also be attached to the bill of entry.
  • A credit note is a document based on which the supplier can reduce his tax liability. The supplier must give the customer a copy of the credit note so that the buyer can reverse the already taken ITC.
  • A tax invoice based on which credit has been taken must be addressed to the location where goods/services are supplied. 

Brief Summary of GSTIN, GSTN, and GST Return

GSTIN: GSTIN which is a GST Identification Number is a unique number assigned to every registered person. Each taxpayer is assigned a state-wise PAN-based 15-digit Goods and Services Taxpayer Identification Number (GSTIN).

GSTN: The Goods and Service Tax Network (or GSTN) is a non-profit, non-government organization. It will manage the entire IT system of the GST portal. The government uses this portal to track every financial transaction and provide taxpayers with all services – from registration, preparing, filing, and rectifying returns to filing taxes and maintaining all tax details.

Process of filing GST Return Online

You can file your GST return online GST portal. The GST return filing process is not so easy, it is confusing and the department will keep on updating the existing laws so one must be updated with the latest rules and regulations for correct filing, and if filed wrong could cost you a huge penalty. We will file your GST return through our professionals so that the return should be complete, correct, and accurate. Kanooni Sahayata will file your return in 3 simple and easy steps.

Step 1: Reminder for due dates from KANOONI SAHAYATA

Our team will update and remind you about upcoming GST return due dates. This will ensure that the return is being filed timely and there will be a penalty for late filing.

Step 2: DATA COLLECTION AND PREPARATION OF RETURN

Filing returns requires a lot of details and documents. Our professionals will collect the data, verify documents, and proceed with return preparation. Our team will keep you updated on the progress of GST filing and resolve your query on a priority basis. 

Step 3: FILING OF RETURN

A draft copy of the return will be given to you for review and approval. We file the returns only after your approval i.e. there will be complete transparency between us for your data. An ARN number will be generated. Upon successful filing, we will share the acknowledgment and file return.

Penalty for Filing Late

  • When you miss the due date for returns, a late fee of ₹50/day (₹25 each for CGST and SGST) is to be paid if you have a tax liability. If you don’t have tax liability the late fee is ₹20/day. ₹5000/- is the cap on the late fee.
  • In case of delay in annual return filing (GSTR-9), the late fee is ₹200/day (₹100 each for CGST and SGST).

Recent Updates

21.12.2021: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs issued a new Ruling under GST law w.e.f. 01-01-2022 vide Notification No. 39/2021–Central Tax, dated 21st December 2021 which is explained below :

1. Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims will be allowed only if it appears in GSTR-2A/2B.

2. Accounts have to be reconciled to GSTR-2A/2B monthly before the filing of GST return in Form GSTR-3B.

3. If vendors are not filing returns and uploading invoices/debit/credit notes on the GST portal under GST then your input tax shall be disallowed.

GST Returns

GST return is a form that a taxpayer registered under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) law must file for every GSTIN that he is registered. These returns are used to calculate the tax liability to be paid by the taxpayer to the government. The government keeps updating the rules and regulations related to GST. So, in this ever-changing environment of GST, it is very much important to have all the updates and that all the returns should be filed as per updated rules and regulations.

What is GST return filing?

Businesses that are registered under GST have to file the GST returns monthly, quarterly, and annually based on the business. GST return filing in India is mandatory for all entities with a valid GST registration irrespective of the business activity or the sales or the profitability during the period of filing the returns. Hence, even a dormant business that has a valid GST registration must file the GST returns.

GST return is a document that contains the details of all the income or the expenses that a taxpayer is required to file with the tax administrative authorities.

KanooniSahayata will help to file your GST returns with the updated rules and regulations and make it easy for you.

Types of Main GST Returns and Important Due Dates :

GSTR-1: GSTR-1 is the return to be furnished for reporting details of all outward supplies of goods and services made.

  • Monthly, by 11th* of every month- If the business either has an annual aggregate turnover of more than Rs.5 crore or has not opted into the QRMP scheme.
  • Quarterly, by 13th** of the month following every quarter- If the business has opted into the QRMP scheme.

GSTR-2A: It is a view-only GST return. It contains the details of all inward supplies of goods and services i.e., purchases made from GST registered suppliers during a tax period. The data is auto-populated based on data filed by the corresponding suppliers in their GSTR-1 returns.

GSTR-3B: It is a monthly self-declaration to be filed, for furnishing summarized details of all outward supplies made, input tax credit claimed, tax liability ascertained, and taxes paid.

  • Monthly, 20th* of every month- For taxpayers with an aggregate turnover in the previous financial year of more than Rs.5 crore or have been otherwise eligible but still opted out of the QRMP scheme.
  • The government has recently introduced QRMP Scheme according to which if the turnover for a business for the previous year is up to 5 crores, you can pay your GST on monthly basis and file your GSTR 3B quarterly.

     

GSTR 9: Annual GST return must be filed by all GST registered entities in a particular form on or before the 31st of December of the subsequent year. It is a consolidated statement of all the monthly/quarterly returns filed during the year.

GSTR 9C: GSTR 9C is also required to be filed annually, which is GST Annual Audit. It is a reconciliation statement between the Annual returns filed in GSTR 9 for a financial year and the figures as per the audited annual financial statements of the taxpayer. GSTR 9C needs to be certified by practicing Chartered Accountants. The last date to file GSTR 9C is 31STof December of the subsequent year.

GSTR 4: GSTR 4 is a quarterly return. It is to be filed if you have opted for a composition scheme. GSTR 4 is required to be filed by a Composition Dealer. Unlike a normal taxpayer who needs to furnish 3 monthly returns, a dealer opting for the composition scheme is required to furnish 1 return which is GSTR-4 on or before the 18th of the month after each quarter.

Benefits of GST Return Filing

  • GST eliminates the cascading effect of tax
  • Higher threshold for registration. 
  • Composition scheme for small businesses.    
  • Simple and easy online procedure.  
  • The number of compliances is lesser.
  • Defined treatment for E-commerce operators.  
  • Unorganized sector is regulated under GST.

Documents Required for GST Return filing

  •  Invoices issued to persons with GSTIN or B2B invoices.
  • Invoices issued to persons without GSTIN or B2C invoices. This needs to be submitted only when its total value is above 2.5 lakhs.
  • Consolidated intra-state sales, categories by GST rates
  • Consolidated inter-state sales, categories by state and GST rates
  • HSN-wise summary of all goods sold.
  • Document Summary for the specific return
  • Any other debit or credit notes or advance receipts.

Exemptions

The following taxpayers are not required to file GSTR 1

  1. Tax Payers registered under Composition scheme.
  2. Non-resident foreign taxpayers.
  3. Input Service Distributors.
  4. Tax Deductor. E-Commerce operators deducting TCS.

What is ITC?

Input Tax Credit means claiming the credit of the GST paid on the purchase of Goods and Services which are used for the furtherance of business. It means at the time of paying tax on output(Sales), you can reduce the tax you have already paid on inputs(Purchases) and require to pay only the remaining liability of tax i.e. tax on sale minus tax on the purchase.

Conditions to Claim ITC?

  • A registered taxpayer must have a tax invoice/debit note or supplementary invoice at the time of taking credit.
  • The goods must have been received or service must have been taken.
  • A buyer must have paid the value of the invoice along with the tax to the supplier of goods or services or both within 180 days from the date of invoice.
  • The supplier must have paid the tax so collected through tax invoice into the Govt. account.
  • The supplier must also have uploaded the tax invoice details in the GST return.
  • In the case of import of goods the bill of entry is a document based on which credit can be taken. An IGST paid challan on the import should also be attached to the bill of entry.
  • A credit note is a document based on which the supplier can reduce his tax liability. The supplier must give the customer a copy of the credit note so that the buyer can reverse the already taken ITC.
  • A tax invoice based on which credit has been taken must be addressed to the location where goods/services are supplied. 

Brief Summary of GSTIN, GSTN, and GST Return

GSTIN: GSTIN which is a GST Identification Number is a unique number assigned to every registered person. Each taxpayer is assigned a state-wise PAN-based 15-digit Goods and Services Taxpayer Identification Number (GSTIN).

GSTNThe Goods and Service Tax Network (or GSTN) is a non-profit, non-government organization. It will manage the entire IT system of the GST portal. The government uses this portal to track every financial transaction and provide taxpayers with all services – from registration, preparing, filing, and rectifying returns to filing taxes and maintaining all tax details.

Process of filing GST Return Online

You can file your GST return online GST portal. The GST return filing process is not so easy, it is confusing and the department will keep on updating the existing laws so one must be updated with the latest rules and regulations for correct filing, and if filed wrong could cost you a huge penalty. We will file your GST return through our professionals so that the return should be complete, correct, and accurate. Kanooni Sahayata will file your return in 3 simple and easy steps.

Step 1: Reminder for due dates from KANOONI SAHAYATA

Our team will update and remind you about upcoming GST return due dates. This will ensure that the return is being filed timely and there will be a penalty for late filing.

Step 2: DATA COLLECTION AND PREPARATION OF RETURN

Filing returns requires a lot of details and documents. Our professionals will collect the data, verify documents, and proceed with return preparation. Our team will keep you updated on the progress of GST filing and resolve your query on a priority basis. 

Step 3: FILING OF RETURN

A draft copy of the return will be given to you for review and approval. We file the returns only after your approval i.e. there will be complete transparency between us for your data. An ARN number will be generated. Upon successful filing, we will share the acknowledgment and file return.

Penalty for Filing Late

  • When you miss the due date for returns, a late fee of ₹50/day (₹25 each for CGST and SGST) is to be paid if you have a tax liability. If you don’t have tax liability the late fee is ₹20/day. ₹5000/- is the cap on the late fee.
  • In case of delay in annual return filing (GSTR-9), the late fee is ₹200/day (₹100 each for CGST and SGST).

Recent Updates

21.12.2021: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs issued a new Ruling under GST law w.e.f. 01-01-2022 vide Notification No. 39/2021–Central Tax, dated 21st December 2021 which is explained below :

1. Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims will be allowed only if it appears in GSTR-2A/2B.

2. Accounts have to be reconciled to GSTR-2A/2B monthly before the filing of GST return in Form GSTR-3B.

3. If vendors are not filing returns and uploading invoices/debit/credit notes on the GST portal under GST then your input tax shall be disallowed.

GST Returns

GST return is a form that a taxpayer registered under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) law must file for every GSTIN that he is registered. These returns are used to calculate the tax liability to be paid by the taxpayer to the government. The government keeps updating the rules and regulations related to GST. So, in this ever-changing environment of GST, it is very much important to have all the updates and that all the returns should be filed as per updated rules and regulations.

What is GST return filing?

Businesses that are registered under GST have to file the GST returns monthly, quarterly, and annually based on the business. GST return filing in India is mandatory for all entities with a valid GST registration irrespective of the business activity or the sales or the profitability during the period of filing the returns. Hence, even a dormant business that has a valid GST registration must file the GST returns.

GST return is a document that contains the details of all the income or the expenses that a taxpayer is required to file with the tax administrative authorities.

KanooniSahayata will help to file your GST returns with the updated rules and regulations and make it easy for you.

Types of Main GST Returns and Important Due Dates :

GSTR-1: GSTR-1 is the return to be furnished for reporting details of all outward supplies of goods and services made.

  • Monthly, by 11th* of every month- If the business either has an annual aggregate turnover of more than Rs.5 crore or has not opted into the QRMP scheme.
  • Quarterly, by 13th** of the month following every quarter- If the business has opted into the QRMP scheme.

     

GSTR-2A: It is a view-only GST return. It contains the details of all inward supplies of goods and services i.e., purchases made from GST registered suppliers during a tax period. The data is auto-populated based on data filed by the corresponding suppliers in their GSTR-1 returns.

GSTR-3B: It is a monthly self-declaration to be filed, for furnishing summarized details of all outward supplies made, input tax credit claimed, tax liability ascertained, and taxes paid.

  • Monthly, 20th* of every month- For taxpayers with an aggregate turnover in the previous financial year of more than Rs.5 crore or have been otherwise eligible but still opted out of the QRMP scheme.
  • The government has recently introduced QRMP Scheme according to which if the turnover for a business for the previous year is up to 5 crores, you can pay your GST on monthly basis and file your GSTR 3B quarterly.

     

GSTR 9: Annual GST return must be filed by all GST registered entities in a particular form on or before the 31st of December of the subsequent year. It is a consolidated statement of all the monthly/quarterly returns filed during the year.

GSTR 9C: GSTR 9C is also required to be filed annually, which is GST Annual Audit. It is a reconciliation statement between the Annual returns filed in GSTR 9 for a financial year and the figures as per the audited annual financial statements of the taxpayer. GSTR 9C needs to be certified by practicing Chartered Accountants. The last date to file GSTR 9C is 31STof December of the subsequent year.

GSTR 4: GSTR 4 is a quarterly return. It is to be filed if you have opted for a composition scheme. GSTR 4 is required to be filed by a Composition Dealer. Unlike a normal taxpayer who needs to furnish 3 monthly returns, a dealer opting for the composition scheme is required to furnish 1 return which is GSTR-4 on or before the 18th of the month after each quarter.

Benefits of GST Return Filing

  • GST eliminates the cascading effect of tax
  • Higher threshold for registration. 
  • Composition scheme for small businesses.    
  • Simple and easy online procedure.  
  • The number of compliances is lesser.
  • Defined treatment for E-commerce operators.  
  • Unorganized sector is regulated under GST.

Documents Required for GST Return filing

  •  Invoices issued to persons with GSTIN or B2B invoices.
  • Invoices issued to persons without GSTIN or B2C invoices. This needs to be submitted only when its total value is above 2.5 lakhs.
  • Consolidated intra-state sales, categories by GST rates
  • Consolidated inter-state sales, categories by state and GST rates
  • HSN-wise summary of all goods sold.
  • Document Summary for the specific return
  • Any other debit or credit notes or advance receipts.

What is ITC?

Input Tax Credit means claiming the credit of the GST paid on the purchase of Goods and Services which are used for the furtherance of business. It means at the time of paying tax on output(Sales), you can reduce the tax you have already paid on inputs(Purchases) and require to pay only the remaining liability of tax i.e. tax on sale minus tax on the purchase.

Conditions to Claim ITC

  • A registered taxpayer must have a tax invoice/debit note or supplementary invoice at the time of taking credit.
  • The goods must have been received or service must have been taken.
  • A buyer must have paid the value of the invoice along with the tax to the supplier of goods or services or both within 180 days from the date of invoice.
  • The supplier must have paid the tax so collected through tax invoice into the Govt. account.
  • The supplier must also have uploaded the tax invoice details in the GST return.
  • In the case of import of goods the bill of entry is a document based on which credit can be taken. An IGST paid challan on the import should also be attached to the bill of entry.
  • A credit note is a document based on which the supplier can reduce his tax liability. The supplier must give the customer a copy of the credit note so that the buyer can reverse the already taken ITC.
  • A tax invoice based on which credit has been taken must be addressed to the location where goods/services are supplied. 

Process of filing GST Return Online

You can file your GST return online GST portal. The GST return filing process is not so easy, it is confusing and the department will keep on updating the existing laws so one must be updated with the latest rules and regulations for correct filing, and if filed wrong could cost you a huge penalty. We will file your GST return through our professionals so that the return should be complete, correct, and accurate. Kanooni Sahayata will file your return in 3 simple and easy steps.

Step 1: Reminder for due dates from KANOONI SAHAYATA

Our team will update and remind you about upcoming GST return due dates. This will ensure that the return is being filed timely and there will be a penalty for late filing.

Step 2: DATA COLLECTION AND PREPARATION OF RETURN

Filing returns requires a lot of details and documents. Our professionals will collect the data, verify documents, and proceed with return preparation. Our team will keep you updated on the progress of GST filing and resolve your query on a priority basis. 

Step 3: FILING OF RETURN

A draft copy of the return will be given to you for review and approval. We file the returns only after your approval i.e. there will be complete transparency between us for your data. An ARN number will be generated. Upon successful filing, we will share the acknowledgment and file return.

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FAQs

FAQs on GST Registration

DSC is not mandatory for all types of taxpayers. It is mandatory for all public & private limited companies, Limited Liability Partnerships(LLPs).

The taxpayer can accept, reject, modify (if information provided by supplier is incorrect) or keep the transactions pending for action (if goods or services have not received).

Every registered taxable person other than input service distributor/Composition taxpayer / TDS Deductor/TCS Collector (E Commerce operator) is required to file GSTR 2.

The taxpayer can claim refund from electronic cash ledger when all the return related liabilities for that tax period have been discharged.

GSTR 3 is a monthly return based on the finalization of GSTR 1 and GSTR 2 .GSTR 3 can be generated only when GSTR 1 and GSTR 2 for the tax period have been filed by the taxpayer.

Generally not. But required in case of inter-State supplies having invoice value of more than Rs 2.50 Lakhs.

Like invoice, credit/debit notes on behalf of unregistered person will be given by registered person only. Further, GSTR2 provides for reporting of same by the recipient.

Tax will be collected in the State from which the supply is made. The supplier will collect IGST and the recipient will take IGST credit.

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Smooth process of GST returns filing within the shortest period of time.

An overview at a glance of the whole process is provided.

The client is reminded about the due dates so no penalty is imposed.

Professionals ensure that your return is complete and correct.

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