Paying tax & claiming credit - seller questions
QWhich returns do I file, and by when?
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Two returns: GSTR-1 (sales) and GSTR-3B (summary + payment). Monthly filers: GSTR-1 by the 11th, GSTR-3B by the 20th. Quarterly (QRMP): GSTR-1 by the 13th after the quarter, GSTR-3B by the 22nd/24th. Full due-date guide.
QDo I pay tax in GSTR-1 or GSTR-3B - and how exactly?
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Always GSTR-3B; GSTR-1 is information only. The flow: open GSTR-3B (auto-populated) → Make Payment → pay via net banking or UPI → the amount lands in your Cash Ledger → return to Make Payment and offset the liability from the ledger → Proceed to File and file with EVC. Step-by-step with our video.
QHow do I check all my purchase/expense invoices are reflected for credit?
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Open your GSTR-2B and look under the B2B section - every supplier and every invoice they filed against your GSTIN is listed. An expected invoice missing? Contact that supplier: they haven't filed it, and only they can fix it. How to read 2B.
QMy ITC isn't reflecting in GSTR-3B - what should I do?
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ITC populates from GSTR-2B, which generates only after your suppliers' filing deadlines - in practice it settles by the 14th. File your GSTR-3B on the 14th or later and the credit will be there. Filing earlier means claiming from an incomplete statement.
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