- GST returns are crucial for tax compliance in India
- Accurate and timely filing is essential to avoid penalties and maintain a good relationship with tax authorities
- Types of GST returns include GSTR-1, GSTR-2A, GSTR-2B, GSTR-3, GSTR-4, GSTR-5, GSTR-6, GSTR-7, GSTR-8, and GSTR-9
- Each type of return serves a specific purpose and has a different filing frequency
- GSTR-1 captures outward supplies, GSTR-2A shows details of inward supplies, GSTR-2B is used to claim input tax credit, GSTR-3 summarizes details of outward and inward supplies, GSTR-4 is for composition taxpayers, GSTR-5 is for non-resident taxable persons, GSTR-6 is for Input Service Distributors, GSTR-7 is for e-commerce operators, GSTR-8 is for recipients of reverse charge supplies, and GSTR-9 is the annual return for regular taxpayers.
Source: taxilla.com
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