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Essential GST Filing Guide 2023

The document outlines the necessary documents and data accuracy requirements for GST filing, including the importance of ITC reconciliation and correct HSN codes. It details the filing frequency for various returns such as GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, along with reminders about deadlines and the inability to revise filed returns. Additionally, it provides a step-by-step guide for filing returns on the GST Portal.

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Essential GST Filing Guide 2023

The document outlines the necessary documents and data accuracy requirements for GST filing, including the importance of ITC reconciliation and correct HSN codes. It details the filing frequency for various returns such as GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, along with reminders about deadlines and the inability to revise filed returns. Additionally, it provides a step-by-step guide for filing returns on the GST Portal.

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 Required Documents: Sales/purchase invoices, debit/credit notes, E-way bills, bank

statements, HSN summaries, customer GSTINs.

 Data Accuracy: Ensure GSTINs, invoice numbers (unique per FY with / or -), dates (no
future dates), taxable values, and tax rates (CGST, SGST, IGST) are correct.

 ITC Reconciliation: Match your purchase invoices with the auto-drafted GSTR-2B to
claim correct ITC and avoid notices.

 B2B Details: For B2B invoices, customer GSTIN auto-populates; for B2C invoices
>₹2.5L, details are required.

 HSN Codes: Provide correct HSN codes for goods or Accounting Codes for services.

 Reverse Charge: Mark the "Reverse Charge" checkbox if applicable.

 Filing Frequency: File monthly (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B) or quarterly (under QRMP


scheme).

Common Returns & Actions


 GSTR-1 (Outward Supplies): Report all sales/supplies.

 GSTR-3B (Summary Return): Summarizes sales, purchases, ITC, and tax payment.

 NIL Return: File even if no business activity to maintain compliance.

 Annual Return (GSTR-9): Summarizes the entire financial year's filings.

Important Reminders
 No Revision: Filed returns cannot be revised, but errors can be corrected in
subsequent returns.

 Deadlines: File before due dates to avoid late fees (₹50/day for GSTR-3B, higher for
annual) and interest (18% p.a.).

 Return Blocking: Failure to file GSTR-1 may block GSTR-3B filing.

Filing Steps (General)


1. Login to the GST Portal.

2. Go to Services > Returns > Return Dashboard.

3. Select Period, Return Type, and Preparation Mode.


4. Enter/upload invoice details.

5. Reconcile data and generate summary.

6. Pay taxes if needed (Challan PMT-06).

7. Submit & Verify (EVC/DSC)

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