Author
Himanshu
Advises on GST compliance, ITC and notices.
49 articles · page 2 of 5
Author
Himanshu
Chartered Accountant
Advises on GST compliance, ITC and notices.
49 articles · page 2 of 5
GST for Meesho Sellers 2027: Registration, TCS Credit, Monthly Filing
Meesho sellers need a GSTIN from the first order, lose 0.5 percent of every sale to TCS, and have to file two returns a month from supplier panel reports. Here is the full loop, from registration to a reconciled GSTR-3B.
Razorpay Settlement Reconciliation: Match Payouts to Invoices Automatically
A Razorpay payout is never the sum of your invoices. Fees, GST on fees, refunds and timing all sit between the two. Here is how to reconcile them, by hand and then automatically.
Convert GSTR-1 JSON to Excel (and Back) Without Errors
The GST portal speaks JSON and your accountant speaks Excel. Here is how to move GSTR-1 data between the two in both directions, and the handful of formatting errors that cause almost every failed upload.
GSTR-1 HSN Summary Error (Table 12/13): Fix Step by Step
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.
5 ITC Claim Mistakes That Trigger GST Notices in 2026
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.
Complete GST Compliance Checklist for New Businesses in India (2026)
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.
GST on Insurance 2026: 0% Rate After GST 2.0 — What Changed
Life insurance and health insurance premiums are now exempt from GST after September 22, 2025. The 18% GST that used to add thousands to your annual premium is gone. Here is everything you need to know.
GST Penalty for Late Filing 2026: Rates, Interest & How to Avoid
Section 73 penalty is 10% of tax (minimum ₹10,000). Section 74 (fraud) penalty is 100% of tax. A show cause notice gives you 30 days to respond. Here is what every taxpayer needs to know.
GST Return Due Dates May 2026: Complete Filing Calendar
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.
GST for Doctors & Hospitals: Exemptions, Registration & Billing
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.
18% GST Items List 2026: Standard Rate Products After GST 2.0
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.
40% GST Items List 2026: Complete Luxury Slab After GST 2.0
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.
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