GSTR-3B filing under GST

GSTR-3B filing| GSTR-3B Guide & necessary GSTR-3B Reconciliation


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GSTR-3B filing, as per the GST laws, is a self-declared consolidated summary of all the inward and outward supplies done by the taxpayer in a month or a quarter.

GSTR-3B vs GSTR-2B reconciliation is now necessary to confirm that the Input Tax Credit claimed in the GSTR-3B form is valid and as per the GSTR-2B statement.

In this comprehensive article, we will be looking at the details of the GSTR-3B form under GST, GSTR 3B late fees, GSTR-3B due dates and all such related information related to GSTR-3B filing

This short article will discuss some of the essential aspects of the GSTR-3B form under GST.

  


GSTR-3B filing under GST


GSTR-3B under GST is a consolidated summary of inward & outward supplies made within a month. It’s a self-declaration form that every GST taxpayer has to file with GSTR-1 & GSTR-2 returns.

A regular taxpayer is supposed to file the GSTR-3B return for each tax period. (Either monthly or quarterly).


GSTR-3B gives a detailed summary of taxpayer's liabilities for a month. In GSTR-3B, it is NOT mandatory to upload the invoices of your outward & inward supplies as they have been already furnished in GSTR-1 & other GSTR forms.


Following are the highlighting features of the GSTR-3B form under GST:

  • GSTIN-wise filing of GSTR-3B. Separate GSTR-3B for every GSTIN


  • GSTR-3B CAN NOT be amended once filed


  • Nil GSTR-3B returns are mandatory (GSTR-3B to be filed for zero returns) 



GSTR-3B Due Dates


The revised GSTR 3B filing due dates are based on the ‘Annual Aggregate Turnover’ of the business:


AAT in previous FY

GSTR-3B Due Date


Greater than 5 Crore

Filing is done ‘Monthly’.

20th of every month for the preceding month










Up to Rs.5 Crore

22nd of every month for normal category States/UT-

Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Daman-Diu & Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Puducherry, Andaman, Nicobar Islands, or Lakshadweep

24th  of every month for special category States/UT-

Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Tripura, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, Assam, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, West Bengal, Odisha, Chandigarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh




GSTR-3B filing eligibility


GSTR-3B filing applies to all the taxpayers eligible for filing GSTR-1, GSTR-2 & GSTR-3 returns

The following types of taxpayers are NOT eligible for filing the GSTR-3B return under GST:


  • Non-resident taxable person


  • Input Service Distributor (ISD)


  • Supplies that are classified as Online Information and Database Access or Retrieval Services (OIDAR) when a non-resident provides them


  • Composition dealers opting for GST composition scheme


  • When taxpayer deducts tax at source (TDS) as per Section-51 of the CGST Act


  • When taxpayer collects tax at source (TCS) as per Section-52 of the CGST Act



Important GSTR-3B reconciliations


This section discusses the two most crucial reconciliations that every taxpayer should run based on GSTR-3B data.


  1. GSTR-3B vs GSTR-1 reconciliation


GSTR-3B and GSTR-1 returns are interdependent because GSTR-1 return CAN NOT be filed if your previous tax period’s GSTR-3B filing is NOT done.

Hence, it’s essential to run GSTR-3B vs GSTR-1 reconciliation to identify the gaps and confirm the outward sales data that goes in the GSTR-3B return.


Importance of GSTR-3B vs GSTR-1 reconciliation


  • Helps avoid late fees and interests for short payments and non-payment of outstanding liabilities.


  • Ensures there is NO duplication of invoices.


  • Ensures that every invoice mentioned in GSTR-1 is present in GSTR-3B as well.


  • Easy calculation of GST on outward sales for a particular tax period.


  • Identification of errors in the integrated taxes.





  1. GSTR-3B vs GSTR-2B Reconciliation


The outward supplies details filed by a supplier in his GSTR-1 are reflected in the GSTR-2A and GSTR-2B of the recipient of these supplies.

Claiming of eligible Input Tax Credit is wholly based on the ITC available in the GSTR-2B of the taxpayer.

Hence, GSTR-2B reconciliation is necessary to claim only the eligible GST Input Tax Credit.


Importance of GSTR-3B vs GSTR-2B reconciliation

  • The taxpayer can claim eligible ITC on the GST paid on inward supplies.

  • ITC reflected in the GSTR-2B statement shall be considered for claiming the final ITC in the GSTR-3B form.

  • GSTR-2A will show the details uploaded by the supplier, but under GSTR 3B, the taxpayer will himself upload the details to claim ITC for the particular tax period.

  • Only ITC available in the GSTR-2B of the month shall be considered the eligible ITC.



Hence, GSTR-3B vs GSTR-2B reconciliation is essential for 100% GST compliance.


Benefits of using automated GSTR 2B reconciliation software

  • Saves time & manual efforts

  • 100% accurate data reconciliation 

  • No compliance issues

  • Easy integration with your existing ERP

  • Completely automated GSTR-3B filing


Reversal of ITC in GSTR-3B


Excess or ineligible Input Tax Credit claimed by the taxpayers can be reversed in the GSTR-3B return.

To reverse the ITC, the taxpayers must furnish the ITC reversal details in Table 4 (B) of Form GSTR-3B.


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  1. As per Rule 42 & 43 of SGST/CGST Rules


  • In this section, the details of ITC claimed on input or purchases of products/services which are further utilized partly for business and partly for a non-business purpose. 


  • ITC reversal is required on input supplies, including nil-rated supplies & exempted goods.


  • ITC on capital goods used for making exempted supplies, nil-rated supplies, or taxable supplies must be provided in this section. The Input Tax Credit on goods that are NOT used for business purposes must be REVERSED.


  1. ‘Others’ section


  • Furnish the ITC reversal details in this section for Input Credit claimed other than mentioned in the previous section.



Conclusion


GSTR-3B return is mandatory for all taxpayers, and it is essential to file GSTR-3B before the due date.

Instead of going for a manual reconciliation & GSTR-3B filing, we suggest filing your GSTR-3B returns with a completely automated solution like GSTHero. This will help you stay 100% compliant with the frequently changing GST laws and also help you to avoid clerical mistakes in your returns.


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