How to upload GSTR-1 JSON file on GSTN website ?

Step-by-Step instructions on how to prepare and upload JSON file on GSTN Website for completing GSTR-1 Filing. Click Show Image button to see the images.

1. Create Your Account EZTax.in GST

Create your EZGST account by entering your Business Name, GSTIN and Other details. Please refer the below link to create your account EZTax.in GST

2. Sign in

Login to eztax.in/books with your login credentials

3.Go to returns and click on GSTR 1 (Sales)

In EZTax books, you have 3 ways to file GSTR 1

1. Direct Import from the invoices create in EZTax books (Most preferred )
2. Manual Entry
3. Import from Excel Template given (last resort)

You can select the return period and select any of the above mode

4.Import Data From Excel

Click on import from excel and select the EZTax GSTR1 Spreadsheet

5. Review and e-file

Review the data imported from any of the above mode.

6. Download JSON

Go to Download & e-File and click on Download GSTR-1 JSON File

7. Log in to the GST portal.

Log in to the GST portal with your user Id and Password gst.gov.in and select the return filling period from return dashboard

8. Click Services > Returns > Returns Dashboard.

Once logged in, click on continue to dashboard and click on File Returns

9. Select the Return Filing Period, and click Search.

Select the Return Filing Period i.e., Financial year , Quarter and Month and click on search

10. Click PREPARE OFFLINE.

Click on Prepare Offline in GSTR 1 tile.

11. Click Choose File to upload the JSON file.

Click Choose File upload the JSON file downloaded from EZTax Books

Once your JSON file is uploaded successfully, you will be notified by a message.

12. Go to Services > Returns > Returns Dashboard, and click Prepare Online.

Now click on Services >> Returns >> Returns Dashboard and select the relevant financial year, quarter and month and click on search

13.Now click on prepare online and enter the details in 8A,8B,8C,8D and 13

Now click on prepare online and review the data uploaded in GSTR 1. If everything is okay, enter the additional details like Nil rated and exempt supplies in 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D and documents issued in 13

14. File GSTR-1

Now click on generate summary and click on proceed to e file and file with EVC/DSC

Refer: How to solve 'emSigner failure' while using DSC?