GST Return Filing
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All the taxpayers who are registered in GST, have to file GST Returns. There are different categories for GST Registration such as
If we file the GST return on time we can avail the Advantages mentioned below
We can avail INPUT TAX CREDIT
Penalties and interest can be avoided.
We can build Good reputation via communication of being on time for our vendors to take ITC on time
Avoid GST Cancellation
Filing the returns on time shows the accountability of the user and chances of getting notice from Department, gets reduced
Contribution in Nation Building via filing of GST returns and payments made towards tax liabilities because taxes are the main source of revenue for the Govt
Sale Invoices/ Revenue Invoices (The details may be shared in form of spreadsheets or google sheets)
Purchase Invoices
Expenses Invoices
Income Details
The process we follow to file the GST returns is mentioned below
After the receipt of data, the same is updated in the accounting software such as Tally/Busy/Quickbook/Zoho. Ideally preference for data/Information/Documents is the digital and it may be shared via google drive, whtasapp or emails or any other online mode as may be discussed
GST Calculations are made on the basis of Data Received
Furthermore, the calculations that are made on the basis of data received are then reconciled with various online reports available at GST portal or at Income Tax portal such as GSTR 2B, TDS, TCS at GST portal and TDS and TCS details at Income Tax Portal
The GST Computation is shared for review and confirmation.
The key specialty of GST comp shared is that it contains the summary detail of final outcomes as well as it contains the deepest information for better presentation
After the receipt of confirmation, the GST return is now filed.
Filing of GST return need verification, it is done via two ways, one is OTP and the second is via digital signature
The above process is the standard process that is followed, however this process gets changed a little bit depending upon the type of GST return that needed to be filed. Here is the detail of GST returns that needed to be filed by different tax payers.
Types of GST | Who need to file | Due Date | Late Fee | Content |
GSTR-1 | All regular taxpayers who provide outward supplies of goods and/ or services | 11th of every month, in case opted for monthly filing And 13th, in case opted for QRMP | Rs. 50 per day(CGST+SGST) | The details of outward supplies of goods and/or services during a tax period |
GSTR-3B | All regular taxpayers who provide outward supplies of goods and/or services. | 20th of Every Month, in case opted for Monthl filing 24th day after the end of Quarter, in case opted for QRMP | 50 Rs. Per day If tax payer having NIL tax liability then late fee is 20 Rs. Per day | Outward Taxable Supplies and Output Tax Liability and Input Tax Credit. Actual tax payment happens through this return. |
CMP-08 | All taxpayers who opted for composition scheme | 18th of every quarter | 200 rs. Per day(CGST+ SGST) | summary of self-assessed tax payable for a given quarter. It also acts as a challan for making payment of tax. |
GSTR-4 | All taxpayers who have opted for composition scheme under GST, for any period during the financial year | by 30th of April, following financial year For Example:- GSTR-4 for FY 2022-2023 is due by 30th April 2023 | Rs. 50 per day | aggregate turnover in the previous financial year , Outward and input supplies (B2B and B2C Both). |
GSTR-5 | A non resident who comes India for a short period for business. Who is registered in GST | 20th of the next month | Rs. 50 per day. | GSTIN Taxpayer name , registration validity period Import and export details Outward supplies Closing stock |
GSTR 6 | ISD – Input Service Distributor | 13th of the next month | Rs. 50/- per day | Details of Input distributed |
GSTR -7 | A person who has taken GST Registration as Tax Deductor (e.g. Govt Department) | 10th of the next month | Rs. 200/- per day | Detail of Supplies received and TDS deducted |
GSTR-8 | Every E- commerce operator Who are required to collect TCS and registered in GST (e.g. Amazon, Flipkart) | 10th of the next month | Rs. 200 per day(CGST+SGST) | Details of supplies made through e-commerce operator. |
Whose turnover is less than 1.5 cr and have opted for composition scheme
Now E-commerce operator also can opt for the composition scheme
CGST credit can be used to set off CGST liability first then IGST. It cannot be used to set off SGST liability. Similarly, SGST credit can be used to set off SGST and IGST liability. It cannot be used to set off CGST liability.
Yes, It is mandatory to file GST return even if there is no business transaction.