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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.

25 March 2026 · 9 min readRead
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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.

25 March 2026 · 8 min readRead
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5% GST Items List in India: Every Item After the 2025 Rate Change

Every item taxed at 5% GST in India, by category and with HSN codes: food, medicines, clothing and footwear under Rs 1,500, transport, and the goods that moved down from 12% in the 2025 rate change.

25 March 2026 · 7 min readRead
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Fully Automatic Invoice in Excel: Free Download with GST Formula

Build an automatic invoice in Excel with GST calculation formulas, auto invoice numbering, and customer data lookup. Includes VBA macros and a guide on when Excel reaches its limits.

25 March 2026 · 6 min readRead
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Best Billing App for Android & PC India: Top 10 Free Options 2026

Compared 10 billing apps on Android, iOS, and Windows. Real tests on invoice creation speed, offline capability, barcode scanning, and GST compliance — not marketing claims.

25 March 2026 · 7 min readRead
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10 Best Free GST Billing Software for Small Business India 2026

Tested 10 billing tools across price, features, GST compliance, and ease of use. Here is the honest comparison — including where each tool falls short.

25 March 2026 · 7 min readRead
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Export Invoice Format: GST Rules, Template & Free Download

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.

25 March 2026 · 7 min readRead
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Free GST Billing Software by Government: Does It Exist in 2026?

The government provides GST filing portals and e-invoice tools — but not billing software. Here is what each government tool actually does, who it is for, and what free alternatives exist.

25 March 2026 · 7 min readRead
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Financial Year End GST Checklist: 10 Tasks Before March 31

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.

25 March 2026 · 8 min readRead
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GST Audit Checklist 2026: Documents & Compliance Requirements

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.

25 March 2026 · 7 min readRead
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GST Bill Format PDF: Free Download for Retail & Wholesale 2026

Print-ready GST bill formats for retail shops, wholesale traders, and service providers. Includes all mandatory fields, CGST/SGST split, and compliant layout for 2026.

25 March 2026 · 6 min readRead
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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.

25 March 2026 · 7 min readRead
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