A technical glitch caused some invoices to appear twice in taxpayers’ GSTR-2B statements, risking inflated or incorrect input tax credit. This guide explains what happened, how GSTN responded and corrected it, and how you should reconcile your GSTR-2B before claiming ITC. In November 2024, a technical glitch in the GST portal’s Invoice Matching System (IMS)
GSTR-1 filing errors are among the most common GST compliance issues faced by taxpayers. This guide covers the most frequent GSTR-1 errors grouped by category, with clear resolution steps for each. Validation and Authentication Errors A validation error after amending a non-core application indicates an issue with your fundamental registration information. The portal now validates
A GST registration deficiency notice is a query raised in Form GST REG-03 when your registration application has missing or incorrect details. You must respond in Form GST REG-04 within seven working days with clarifications and documents; if you do not, the application can be rejected in Form GST REG-05. Errors during GST registration can
Before filing your GSTR-9 annual return, you can download a draft in Excel from the GST portal to review the auto-populated figures offline. This guide shows how to download the GSTR-9 draft, what to check in the auto-filled tables, and how to reconcile it with your books and GSTR-2B before you file – because GSTR-9
Form GST TRAN-1 lets taxpayers migrating from the pre-GST regime carry forward their closing CENVAT and VAT credit into GST as transitional input tax credit. It captures eligible credit from the earlier laws, and the filing window was reopened following a Supreme Court order for those who had missed it. GST TRAN-1 is a transition
The Invoice Furnishing Facility (IFF) is an optional facility for taxpayers under the QRMP scheme to upload their B2B invoices in the first two months of a quarter, up to Rs 50 lakh a month. It lets your buyers claim input tax credit without waiting for the quarterly GSTR-1. The Invoice Furnishing Facility (IFF) allows
To sign a PDF with a digital signature, you need a valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and a PDF signing tool such as Adobe Reader or the emSigner utility. You open the document, apply your DSC, and save it, producing a legally valid signed PDF that is accepted for GST, income tax and MCA filings.
Form GST DRC-20 lets a taxpayer who cannot pay a GST demand in one go apply to defer the payment or pay it in monthly instalments. The Commissioner may allow up to 24 monthly instalments, with interest charged on the outstanding amount, easing cash-flow pressure while keeping the dues on track. Form GST DRC-20 allows
When you generate an e-invoice, its details auto-populate your GSTR-1, but you can still modify the data before you file. E-invoice modification in GSTR-1 lets you edit the auto-filled values as needed; an IRN itself can be cancelled within 24 hours of generation, and any corrections after filing are made through GSTR-1 amendments in a
GSTR-7 is the monthly return filed by persons required to deduct Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) under GST. This guide covers who must file, the return structure, and a complete walkthrough of the filing process on the official GST portal. What Is GSTR-7? GSTR-7 is a monthly return that captures details of Tax Deducted at
GSTR-7 is the monthly return for persons registered to deduct Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) under Section 51 of the CGST Act. This guide covers eligibility requirements, TDS thresholds, filing deadlines, penalty structures, and the consequences of non-compliance. Who Must File GSTR-7? GSTR-7 filing is mandatory for entities registered as TDS deductors under GST. The
Input tax credit (ITC) under GST lets a business reduce its output tax by the GST already paid on purchases, but only when the conditions in Section 16 are met: a valid tax invoice, receipt of the goods or services, tax actually paid to the government, and the return filed. The credit must also appear
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