GST Return Filing

All the registered enterprises have to file GST returns monthly, quarterly and/or on annual basis on the basis of the sort of business. All these GST filings take place via online on the GST portal.

A return is a document comprising information of the income which a taxpayer needs to file with the tax administrative authorities. Tax authorities use it to compute the tax obligation. Under GST, a registered business is accountable to file the GST returns that include: -

• Purchases
• Sales
• Output GST (On sales)
• Input tax credit (GST paid on purchases)

To file GST returns, GST compliant sales and purchase invoices are needed and rest you can leave on us at Careful Counting

Who should file GST Returns?

Since the GST came into existence, any constant business has to file 2 returns every month and 1 every year. This comes to 26 returns in a year.

The number of GST filings differ for those who file GSTR-1 on quarterly basis. This comes to 17 returns in a year.

In special cases like composition dealers, they are liable to file separate returns, the total number of GST returns comes to 5 in a year for those.

Types of GST Returns

Here is a list of all the GST returns as prescribed under the GST law

Besides, the GST law has stated the differences clearly of offenses and the penalties levied in each scenario. A vital factor that all the business owners, Chartered Accountants and Tax Professionals bear in mind that the GST law also possesses some penalties that are levied on offenses accordingly since an unintended mistake can lead to crucial consequences.

Those who make tax avoidance and immorality, GST law consists of sturdy provisions for them that can be in form of either penalties, prosecution or arrest.

If any of the crimes are made then a penalty is charged under the GST law accordingly. The offenses on which these penalties are charged are also stated in the law.

If you do not go through your GST return filing then potential returns can’t be filed. For instance, if GSTR-2 return for the month of August is not filed then another return GSTR-3 and potential returns for the month of September can’t be filed. Thus, late filing of GST return will have a negative effect resulting in huge fines and penalties.

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