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Advises on GST compliance, ITC and notices.
34 articles · page 1 of 3
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Chartered Accountant
Advises on GST compliance, ITC and notices.
34 articles · page 1 of 3
Table 12 and Table 13 errors block GSTR-1 filing more often than any other section. Here is what each validation checks, why it fails, and the exact order to fix it in.
Starting a new business in India? GST compliance can feel overwhelming with registrations, returns, invoices, and reconciliations. This step-by-step checklist covers every GST requirement for new businesses — thresholds, deadlines, penalties, and exactly how to stay compliant from day one.
GSTR-2B auto-matching catches ITC mismatches instantly. One wrong claim and you get a show cause notice under Section 73 or 74. Here are the 5 most common ITC mistakes — and exactly how to avoid each one.
18% is now the dominant GST rate in India — absorbing items from both the abolished 12% and 28% slabs. Here is the complete list of items at 18% with HSN codes, effective September 22, 2025.
The new 40% GST slab replaced the old 28% rate for luxury and sin goods after GST 2.0. Here is the complete item-wise list with HSN codes, effective September 22, 2025.
GST 2.0 expanded the 5% merit rate slab significantly. Items that were at 12% moved down to 5%, making essentials cheaper. Here is the complete list with HSN codes, effective September 22, 2025.
Exporting goods or services from India? Your invoice must meet specific GST requirements — LUT bond, zero-rated supply declaration, foreign currency rules, and shipping bill linkage. Here is everything you need to know.
The financial year closes on March 31. After that, most adjustments to your FY 2025-26 GST returns become either impossible or attract penalties. Here are the 10 critical GST tasks every business must complete before year-end.
GSTR-9 annual return is mandatory for all registered taxpayers. GSTR-9C audit applies to businesses above ₹5 crore turnover. Here is everything you need to prepare for GST audit — documents, reconciliation steps, and common red flags.
GSTR-1 is due May 11. GSTR-3B is due May 20 for monthly filers, and May 22 or May 24 for QRMP filers. Here is every GST due date for May 2026 with the exact date, form, and who it applies to.
Healthcare services are largely exempt from GST in India — but the exemptions have important exceptions. Pharmacy sales, medical equipment, and hospital room rent above ₹5,000/day attract GST. Here is the complete guide.
Most restaurants pay 5% GST with no input tax credit. But in some cases, 18% with ITC works out cheaper. Here is the complete guide to restaurant GST rates, Swiggy/Zomato rules, cloud kitchens, and composition scheme.
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