Frequently Asked Questions about GST

Goods and Services Taxes (GST), is an Indirect tax, applicable on sale of Goods and Services. Multiple taxes like VAT, Service Tax, etc are subsumed into GST.

Every entity whose taxable supply of Goods or Services or both exceeds the threshold limit has to be registered for GSTIN.

1. Tax paid to Central Government (IGST) can be claimed as input. Removes double taxation.
2. Fixed tax rates. The CGST and SGST are to be paid to the accounts of the central and states respectively.
3. Exports will be zero rated, unlike the present system where refund of some taxes is not allowed due to fragmented nature of indirect taxes between the Centre and the States.
4. Transparent tax system. Enhances transparency in the indirect tax framework and is expected to bring down the rate of inflation. Subsumed multiple taxes like VAT, ST, etc. No confusion on applicable taxation.

1. Send an email to support@eztax.in or call @ +91 7288 900 900 or Chat Online @ EZTax.in to get started your GST Registration
2. Steps in Final GSTIN
• TRN: Once the new user has registered in gst.gov.in , the entity will get a TRN (Temporary Reference Number) .
• ARN: the entity will get the ARN (Application Reference Number), after successful submission of GST Registration Application.
• GSTIN: After submitting the form, government will issue GSTIN number after due verification of the information with the respective state, central authorities.
3. After payment with EZTax.in, you will be receiving TRN, and ARN, generally with in 48 hours.

1. PAN Card.
2. Aadhaar card where ever possible.
3. Digital Signature in case of companies and LLP.
4. Valid mobile number and Email ID.
5. Photograph of Proprietor, partners, authorized signatories.
6. Registration Certificate obtained under earlier Tax laws.
7. Proof of appointment of authorized signatory and their personal details.
8. Proof of principal place of business.
9. Opening page of Bank statement held in name of Business or Proprietor.

Every entity who has registered under GST has to file GST return within due dates. Check the below table for knowing the due dates,

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GSTR 1 needs to be filed even if there is no business activity (NIL return) in the tax period.

GSTR 1 can be prepared through the following modes.

• Online entry in the GST portal.
• Uploading of invoice and other data using returns offline tool.
• Using third party application like ASPs through GSP’s.

The following taxpayers are not required to file GSTR 1

1. TaxPayers registered under Composition scheme.
2. Non-resident foreign taxpayers.
3. Input Service Distributors.
4. Tax Deductor. E Commerce operators deducting TCS.

A normal taxpayer is required to discharge tax liability at the time of filing GSTR 3. The current due date for filing GSTR 3 is 20^th of succeeding month.

1. The taxpayer should have a valid GSTIN and login credentials.
2. The taxpayer should have active DSC if DSC is mandatory.
3. If taxpayer wants to use E- Sign, he must have valid Aadhaar number with access to mobile number and email.
4. If taxpayer wants to use EVC he must have valid mobile number and e mail id.

DSC is not mandatory for all types of taxpayers. It is mandatory for all public & private limited companies, Limited Liability Partnerships(LLPs).

• B2B: It refers to supplies between registered taxable entities.
• B2C: It refers to supplies between registered supplier & Unregistered buyer.

GSTR 2 contains invoice level inward supply information rate wise as reported by the supplier in GSTR 1. Most of the details are auto populated from the other party return.

The taxpayer can accept, reject, modify (if information provided by supplier is incorrect) or keep the transactions pending for action (if goods or services have not received).

Yes. The taxpayer can add invoice if he is in possession of invoices and have received the goods or services.

Every registered taxable person other than input service distributor/Composition taxpayer / TDS Deductor/TCS Collector (E Commerce operator) is required to file GSTR 2.

When GTSR 1 is filed after filing of GSTR2 by the counterparties, the details declared in GSTR 2 gets auto populated to GSTR 1 and the supplier is expected to take action on such details before filing of its GSTR 1.

GSTR 3 is a monthly return based on the finalization of GSTR 1 and GSTR 2 .GSTR 3 can be generated only when GSTR 1 and GSTR 2 for the tax period have been filed by the taxpayer.

Yes, it is mandatory to discharge the liability before filing GSTR 3. If not discharged, it is treated as invalid return.

Tax liability can be discharged by utilizing credit available in electronic credit ledger and electronic cash ledger.

The return will be treated as invalid return and the taxpayer has to file the part B of GSTR 3 again.

The taxpayer can claim refund from electronic cash ledger when all the return related liabilities for that tax period have been discharged.