Chapter VII

Returns
FAQ’S
Returns (Section No. 37 To 48)
Q1. What are the various returns prescribed under the GST Act?
Ans. The various returns prescribed under GST Act read with GST Returns Rules are as
follows:-
Return Particulars Due date
GSTR-1 Furnishing details outward supplies 10 th of succeeding tax period
GSTR-1A Communication to supplier of goods Accept or reject before 17th of
(auto- and services for any the succeeding tax period
drafted) addition/deletion/modification made
by the recipient in GSTR-2
GSTR-2 Furnishing details of inward supplies Before 15 th of succeeding tax
period
GSTR-2A Part A: Communication to receiver of
(auto- goods and services in respect of
drafted) goods and services procured by it
and uploaded by the supplier.
Part B: Communication to the
receiver of credit in case of
distribution of credit by Input Service
Distributor in Form GSTR-6
Part C: Communication of details of
tax deducted at source from the
payments to the receiver based on
Form GSTR-7 of the deductor
Part D: Communication of details of
tax collected at source on payments
received by the supplier from the e-
commerce operator, based on Form
GSTR-8
GSTR-3 Monthly return after finalization of 20th of succeeding tax period
outward supplies and inward
supplies
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Return Particulars Due date

GSTR-3A Notice sent to registered taxable
persons who fails to furnish return
under section 39 and section 45
GSTR-3B Return to be filed in lieu of Form Due date shall be notified by
GSTR-3 when the due date for filing the Commissioner
Form GSTR-1 and Form GSTR-2
has been extended by the
Commissioner
GSTR-4 Return to be furnished by a 18th of the month succeeding
registered taxable person under the quarter
composition scheme
GSTR-4A Communication to the person
registered under composition
scheme in respect of inward supplies
procured by it and uploaded by the
supplier
GSTR-5 Return to be furnished by non- 20th of succeeding tax period
resident taxable person
GSTR-6 Return to be furnished by Input 13th of succeeding tax period
Service Distributor
GSTR-6A Communication to Input Service
Distributor in respect of inward
supplies procured by it and uploaded
by the supplier
GSTR-7 Return to be furnished by persons 10th of succeeding tax period
liable to deduct tax at source under
Section 51 of the GST Act
GSTR-7A Certificate to be issued to the Within 5 days of remitting the
recipient by the person deducting tax amount deducted
at source
GSTR-8 Return to be furnished by persons 10th of succeeding tax period
liable to collect tax at source under
Section 52 of the GST Act
GSTR-9 Annual return 31st December of subsequent
year
GSTR-9A Annual return for composition 31st December of subsequent
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Return Particulars Due date

GSTR-9B Reconciliation statement to be 31st December of subsequent
submitted along with Annual Return year
GSTR-10 Final Return 3 months from the date of
cancellation/order of
cancellation, whichever later
GSTR-11 Return to be filed by persons having To be submitted along with
Unique Identity Number and claiming Refund Application
refund on inward supplies
Q2. Who is required to furnish the details of outward taxable supply? In what format should
such details be furnished? What is the due date for furnishing such details?
Ans. All registered taxable persons are required to furnish the details of outward supplies of
goods and services effected during the tax period, except:
(a) Input Service Distributors
(b) Composition suppliers
(c) Non-resident taxable persons
(d) Persons liable to deduct tax at source as per Section 51
(e) Persons liable to collect tax at source as per Section 52
The details should be furnished electronically in the format prescribed in Form GSTR-1.
Such returns should be furnished on or before 10 th of the succeeding tax period.
Q3. What are the details to be submitted while furnishing the details of outward supply in
GSTR-1?
Ans. The supplier has to furnish the details of invoices, debit notes, credit notes and revised
invoices issued in relation to outward supplies made during the tax period. Key points to
be disclosed are as follows:-
upplies made to registered persons and unregistered persons including
consumers.
Inter-State supplies to a consumer (non-registered person) where invoice value is
more than Rs. 2,50,000/ should be separately captured.
Consolidated amount of Intra-State supplies to a consumer (non-registered
person) for each rate of tax.
Exempted supplies, Nil-rated supplies, Exports (including deemed exports) and
non-GST supplies should each be captured, separately.
Tax liability arising in the current tax period where invoice is not issued in the
current tax period (i.e., yet to be raised).

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Invoices issued in the current tax period for which tax was already paid earlier
(advances).
Supplies made through e-commerce portal of other companies to registered
taxable persons and other consumers, separately.
The supplier has to mention the Harmonized System of Nomenclature for goods
and Service Accounting Code.
Q4. Whether the details uploaded by the supplier in GSTR-1 would be communicated to the
receiver?
Ans. The details uploaded by the supplier in GSTR-1 would be communicated to the recipient
in Part A of Form GSTR-2A, which is an auto-drafted form
Q5. What is the procedure to be followed if the recipient finds that the details disclosed in
Form GSTR-2A are incorrect?
Ans. The recipient can verify and validate/modify/delete such details and even add details,
and thereafter submit the same in Form GSTR-2 on or before 15 th of the succeeding tax
period.
Q6. What happens when the recipient modifies/deletes the details appearing in GSTR-2A?
Ans. If the recipient modifies/deletes any details, such modification/deletion will be
communicated to the supplier in Form GSTR-1A. The supplier can accept/reject such
modification/deletion before 17 th of the succeeding tax period. To the extent of such
modifications/ deletions, Form GSTR-1 of the supplier would stand amended.
Q7. On verification of GSTR-2A, if the recipient finds that certain inward supplies made by
him are not reflected, can he add the details of such inward supplies manually?
Ans. If the recipient finds that certain inward supplies made to him in the tax period are not
reflected in the Form GSTR-2A, the recipient can manually add the details of such
supplies in Form GSTR-2. Such additions will be communicated to the supplier in Form
GSTR-1A. The supplier can accept/reject such modifications before 17 th of the
succeeding period, upon which, Form GSTR-1 filed by him would stand amended.
Q8. After filing of Form GSTR-1, the recipient has modified/deleted/added the details. What
is the procedure to be followed by the supplier?
Ans. Where the recipient has modified/deleted/added any details in his Form GSTR-2, the
supplier will receive a communication in Form GSTR-1A. The supplier can accept or
reject such modifications/deletions/addition before 17 th of the succeeding period. If the
supplier accepts the modifications/deletions/addition, the details furnished by him in
Form GSTR-1 will be amended automatically.
Q9. Whether the details furnished under GSTR-1 and GSTR-2 can be rectified? Is there any
time limit for revision / rectification of such details?

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Ans. It may also be noted that there is no concept of revision of a filed return under the GST
regime. However, the details furnished in Forms GSTR-1 and GSTR-2 which have
remained unmatched as per Section 42 or 43 can be rectified as and when the error or
omission is discovered. However, no rectification is permissible after filing the annual
return or the return for the month of September of the following year (whichever is
earlier).
Q10. Who is required to furnish the details of inward taxable supply? In what format should
such details be furnished? What is the due date for furnishing such details?
Ans. All registered taxable persons are required to furnish the details of inward supplies of
goods and services effected during the tax period, except:
(a) Input Service Distributors
(b) Composition suppliers
(c) Non-resident taxable persons
(d) Persons liable to deduct tax at source as per Section 51
(e) Persons liable to collect tax at source as per Section 52
The details should be furnished electronically in the format prescribed in Form GSTR-2.
Such returns should be furnished after 10 th but before 15th of the succeeding tax period.
Q11. What are the details to be submitted while furnishing the details of inward supply in
Form GSTR-2?
Ans. The details regarding inward supplies will be auto-populated from GSTR-2A. However,
the recipient can modify/delete/add the details of inward supply. Key points to be
disclosed are as follows :-
Details of inward supplies from registered persons and unregistered persons
Details of debit notes/ credit notes issued by the suppliers to the person.
Details of inward supplies attracting reverse charge.
Details of goods, capital goods and services procured from outside India. Further,
the details of total eligible input tax credit and input tax credit available in the
current tax period shall also be disclosed.
Specify the inward supplies on which he is not eligible, either fully or partially, for
input tax credit for each invoice.
Specify the quantum of ineligible input tax credit on inward supplies, which are
relatable to non-taxable supplies or for purpose other than business, which
cannot be determined invoice level.
Supplies received from composition taxable person, unregistered persons and
other exempt/nil/non-GST supplies shall be reported separately.

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Input tax credit received from ISD, TDS credit and TCS credit.
Input tax credit received on an invoice on which partial credit was claimed earlier.
Where there is liability to pay tax under reverse charge mechanism even though
the invoice has not been received.
Where tax has already been paid under reverse charge mechanism in the earlier
period but invoice has been received in the current tax period.
Input tax credit reversed along with the reason for such reversal.
Q12. What is Form GSTR-2A?
Ans. Form GSTR-2A is an auto-drafted form and contains the details of inward supplies
made by the assesse, the details of which have been uploaded by the supplier. It also
contains the input tax credit distributed by the Input Service Distributor, tax deducted at
source under Section 51 and tax collected at source under Section 52.
Q13. Supplier raises an invoice on 30.08.2017 and discloses the same in GSTR-1 for August
2017. Recipient receives the goods and records the inward supply in his books of
account on 01.09.2017. How will the inward supply of the recipient and outward supply
of the supplier match?
Ans. As per Section 37, details of inward supply of the recipient should match with the
outward supply declared by the supplier for the current tax period or for the earlier tax
period. In this case, the inward supply of the recipient is filed for the period September
2017 and will match with the outward supply of the supplier filed for the period August
2017.
Q14. How should the assesse disclose the details of inward supplies on which he wishes to
avail input tax credit?
Ans. In Form GSTR-2, against each inward supply at invoice level, the assesse has to state
whether he is fully eligible, partially eligible or not eligible for availing credit on such
inward supply. Further, in case invoice level details cannot be mentioned, the assesse
can specify the quantum of ineligible input tax credit on inward supplies, which are
relatable to non-taxable supplies or for purpose other than business.
Q15. After finalization of outward supplies and inward supplies, what is the next procedure?
Ans. After finalizing the statements for outward and inward supplies, a registered taxable
person has to file the monthly return in Form GSTR-3. However, the following persons
are not required to file the GSTR-3 return:-
(a) Registered taxable person paying taxes under Composition scheme (Form
GSTR-4 to be furnished instead)
(b) Input service distributor (From GSTR-6 to be furnished instead)
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(d) Person liable to deduct tax at source as per Section 51 (Form GSTR-7 to be
furnished instead)
(e) Person liable to deduct tax at source as per Section 52 (Form GSTR-8 shall be
furnished instead)
The return in GSTR-3 will be auto populated from Forms GSTR-1 and GSTR-2. Further,
the details of tax, interest and penalty paid have to be reported in Part B of Form GSTR-
3. The return has to be filed by 20 th of the succeeding tax period.
Q16. Whether an assesse under composition scheme is required to furnish details of inward
supply and outward supply?
Ans. No. An assesse under the composition scheme is not required to furnish details of
inward and outward supplies. Such assesses are required to file quarterly returns in
Form GSTR-4 within 18 days from the end of quarter.
Q17. What is GSTR-4A?
Ans. Form GSTR-4A contains the details of inward supplies received by composition
suppliers from registered taxable persons, debit/credit notes received and tax deducted
at source. This statement is auto populated from Forms GSTR-1, GSTR-5 and GSTR-7
filed by other assesses.
Q18. What are the details that are required to be submitted in From GSTR-4?
Ans. While furnishing the return in GSTR-4, the assesse has to furnish the following details:-
(a) Invoice wise details of inter-State and intra-State inward supplies received from
registered and unregistered persons
(b) Import of goods and services
(c) Consolidated details of outward supplies
(d) Debit and credit notes issued and received, if any
Q19. I am a non-resident taxable assesse. What are the returns to be furnished by me?
Ans. A non-resident taxable assesse is liable to file Form GSTR-5 for furnishing the monthly
details of inward and outward supplies, debit/credit notes, tax paid details, details of
closing stock and refund claimed, if any. The return should be furnished by 20 th of the
month succeeding the tax period, or within 7 days from the last day of the validity of
registration.
Q20. Whether Input Service Distributor is liable to furnish details of inward and outward
supplies?
Ans. Input Service Distributor is not liable to furnish the details of inward and outward
supplies. Input Service Distributor is liable to file return in GSTR-6 on or before 13 th of
the month succeeding the tax period. The details relating to input tax credit distributed
is communicated to the recipient in Part B of GSTR-2A.

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Q21. What is GSTR-6A?

Ans. Form GSTR-6A contains the details of inward supplies received by Input Service
Distributors from registered taxable persons and debit/credit notes received. This
statement is auto populated from GSTR-1 and GSTR-5 filed by other assesses bearing
the same PAN as the Input Service Distributor.
Q22. I am notified under Section 51 of the GST Act to deduct tax at source. What are the
returns to be furnished by me?
Ans. Any person liable to deduct tax at source under Section 51 of the GST Act is specifically
liable to furnish returns in Form GSTR-7. The details in respect of tax deduced at
source, as well as the details relating to tax payable and tax paid shall be disclosed.
Further, the person shall be required to furnish other returns in Forms GSTR-1,GSTR-2
and GSTR-3, to the extent not covered in Form GSTR-7.
Q23. I am notified under section 52 of the GST Act to collect tax at source. What are the
returns to be furnished by me?
Ans. Any person liable to collect tax at source under section 52 of the GST Act is specifically
liable to furnish returns in Form GSTR-8.The details in respect of tax collected at
source, as well as the details relating to tax collected and tax paid shall be disclosed.
Further, the person shall be required to furnish other returns in Forms GSTR-1, GSTR-2
and GSTR-3, to the extent not covered in Form GSTR-8 above.
Q24. Whether returns have to filed if the assesse has not effected any inward or outward
supply during a tax period?
Ans. Section 39(8) of the CGST Act specifies that the periodical return in Form GSTR-3 or
GSTR-4 (as the case may be) shall be furnished whether or not any supplies have been
effected during the tax period. Here, it is relevant to note that the term “supplies”
includes both inward and outward supplies.
However, a non-resident taxable person, an input service distributor, a person liable to
deduct tax at source and person liable to collect tax at source would not be liable to
furnish returns (in Forms GSTR-5, GSTR-6, GSTR-7 and GSTR-8, respectively) if they
have not effected any supplies requiring them to furnish the respective forms (as
mentioned above).
Q25. During the course of inspection/audit/scrutiny/enforcement activity, the department has
pointed out certain omissions or incorrect particulars in the returns. Whether the
assesse can rectify the returns to correct the omissions or incorrect particulars in its
returns?
Ans. As per Section 39(9), where the omission / incorrect particulars are pointed out by the
department during audit/inspection/scrutiny/enforcement, the assesse cannot rectify
such omissions/incorrect particulars in the returns. However, due tax and interest shall
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Q26. Whether the tax payable under GST Act has to be paid to the Central Government or
the State Government?
Ans. As per section 39(7), the tax payable as per return has to be paid to the ‘Government’
on or before the due date for filing the return. Section 2(53) of the CGST Act defined
‘Government’ to mean the Central Government. Further, as per Section 2(9) of the IGST
Act, the term ‘Government’ has been defined to mean the Central Government.
Therefore, in respect of CGST and IGST taxes, the tax has to be paid to the credit of
the Central Government. In respect of SGST, the tax has to be paid to the credit of the
State Government.
Q27. I was liable to get registered from July 12, 2017. I got my registration only on August 16,
2017. How should I disclose the details of supplies effected during the period July 12,
2017 to August 16, 2017?
Ans. As per Section 40, a registered taxable person is required to file First Return to disclose
the details of supplies effected during the period between the date on which he became
liable to registration till the date on which registration is granted. Therefore, the assesse
has to file First Return to disclose the supplies effected during the period July 12, 2017
to August 16, 2017.
Q28. What is meant by provisional input tax credit?
Ans. The input tax credit availed by the recipient in its return is allowed to the recipient on a
provisional basis. Once the input tax credit availed by the recipient is matched with the
corresponding details of outward supply furnished by the supplier or with the additional
duty of customs paid by the recipient in respect of imported goods, the input tax credit
will become final.
Q29. What is meant by self-assessment?
Ans. Under the GST regime, the responsibility to compute the correct output tax liability,
eligible input tax credit and net tax liability lies with the assesse. The assesse must
determine the rate of tax, value of supply and the output tax payable. The assesse must
also decide the eligibility of input tax credit in respect of the various inward supplies.
The determination of turnover, rate of tax, value of supply, eligibility to input tax credit,
reversal of input tax credit, etc. done by the assesse himself is called as self-
assessment.
Q30. What is meant by matching of input tax credit?
Ans. As per Section 42(1), the details of inward supplies and input tax credit availed by the
recipient and disclosed in Form GSTR-2 have to be matched with the following: -
(a) Corresponding details of outward supply furnished by the supplier in his valid
return for the same tax period or earlier tax period,
(b) Additional duty of customs paid under section 3 of the Customs Act in respect of
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Further, duplication of claims of input tax credit would also be noted.

Also, the details of the GSTIN of the supplier, GSTIN of the recipient, invoice/debit note
number, taxable value and the tax amount shall also be matched.
Q31. When will the input tax credit be finally accepted?
Ans. Once the details of inward supply and input tax credit are matched with the
corresponding details of outward supply furnished by the supplier in his valid return for
the same tax period (or earlier tax periods), or with the additional duty of customs paid
by the person himself, the input tax credit shall be finally accepted. Once the input tax
credit is finally accepted, the details of such acceptance will be communicated to the
assesse in Form GST MIS-1.
Q32. The recipient has inadvertently claimed input tax credit twice on the same invoice. What
are the consequences of such duplicate claims?
Ans. Section 42(4) of the GST Act provides that duplicate claims of input tax credit will be
communicated to the recipient in GST MIS-1. Such duplicate claim of input tax credit
will be added to the output tax payable for the month in which such GST MIS-1 is
communicated to the recipient, and interest shall be payable thereon.
Q33. If the input tax credit availed in respect of certain supplies does not match with the
details uploaded by the supplier, what is the procedure to be followed?
Ans. If the input tax credit claimed by the recipient is in excess of the output tax declared by
the supplier for the same supply or where the supplier does not declare such outward
supply in the returns, the discrepancy will be communicated to the supplier in Form GST
MIS-1 and to the recipient in Form GST MIS-2 on or before the last day of the month in
which such matching is carried out. On receipt of such communication, either the
supplier or the recipient can rectify the details so as to match the claim of input tax
credit. Where the supplier rectifies the mistake, the amount claimed as credit shall be
allowed, and the supplier shall be liable to pay due tax and interest thereon. However,
where the supplier does not accept the excess input tax credit claimed by the recipient,
such excess shall be added to the output tax liability of the recipient in the following
month, and interest shall be payable on such amount by the recipient.
Q34. The mismatch in input tax credit is due to the incorrect details entered by the recipient
of the supplies. What is the procedure to followed by the recipient?
Ans. If there is a mismatch in the claim of input tax credit, a communication in Form GST
MIS-1 will be sent to the supplier and communication in Form GST MSS-2 will be sent
to the recipient of such supply. If the discrepancy is due to the incorrect particulars
entered by the recipient, then the recipient can rectify such discrepancy in its return for
the month in which GST MIS-2 is communicated to him. Once the discrepancy is
rectified and the input tax credit is matched, a communication in GST MIS-1 will be sent
to the recipient and the claim of input tax credit will be finally accepted. However, if the

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recipient does not rectify the discrepancy in the month in which such discrepancy is
communicated, the amount of tax payable on account of such discrepancy will be added
to the output tax liability of the recipient for the month succeeding the month in which
GST MIS-2 is communicated to the recipient.
Q35. The mismatch in input tax credit is due to the incorrect details entered by the supplier.
What is the procedure to followed by the recipient?
Ans. If the supplier declares incorrect details in its GSTR-1 or does not declare a particular
supply in GSTR-1, the recipient has an option of modifying/deleting/adding such details
in GSTR-2. Once the recipient modifies/deletes/adds such details in its GSTR-2, the
supplier will be intimated of such modification/deletion/addition in GSTR-1A. The
supplier has the option to accept or reject such modification/deletion/addition. If the
supplier accepts such modification/deletion/addition, his GSTR-1 is also amended
accordingly and the issue of mismatch of credit does not arise. However, if the supplier
rejects such modification/deletion/addition, then there will be a mismatch in the claim of
input tax credit availed by the recipient. Such mismatch in input tax credit will be
communicated to the supplier in Form GST MIS-1 and in to the recipient in Form GST
MIS-2 on or before the last day of the month in which such matching is carried out. On
receipt of such communication, either the supplier or the recipient can rectify the details
so as to match the claim of input tax credit. If the supplier/recipient does not correct the
discrepancy, the tax payable on account of such mismatch will be added to the output
tax liability of the recipient in the month succeeding the month in which GST MIS-2 is
communicated to the recipient.
Q36. Whether the recipient is liable to pay interest on the differential tax liability arising due
to the mismatch of input tax credit or due to duplicate claim of input tax credit?
Ans. As per section 42(8) of the GST Act, the recipient is liable to pay interest on the
differential tax liability arising on account of mismatch of input tax credit or due to
duplicate claim of input tax credit at the rate specified in section 50(1). The interest is
liable to be paid from the date on which credit is availed till the date on which such
differential tax liability is added to the output tax liability of the recipient.
Q37. On a perusal of the provisions relating to mismatch of input tax credit, it is noticed that
the tax payable on account of mismatch of input tax credit is added to the output tax
liability of the recipient. Why is the recipient penalised for such mismatch?
Ans. As per section 155 of the GST Act, if any person claims input tax credit, then the burden
of proving such claim lies on him. Therefore, if the supplier does not declare the
supplies or declares output tax lower than the amount claimed as credit, the recipient is
burdened with the differential tax liability.
Q38. The discrepancy communicated in GST MIS-1 to the supplier has been rectified in
subsequent return filed by the supplier. Should the recipient avail the credit once the
supplier rectifies the return?

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Ans. The input tax credit which remains unmatched is added to the output tax liability of the
recipient in the month succeeding the month in which GST MIS-2 is communicated to
the recipient. However, if the supplier rectifies the discrepancy within the date for filing
the return for the period of September of the succeeding financial year or before the
annual return is submitted by him, then the recipient is eligible to reduce the output tax
liability to the extent of differential tax liability paid on account of such input tax
mismatch.
Q39. Illustration for ITC mismatch -
Goods supplied by A to B in the month of August 2017
Value of goods = Rs. 1,000/-
GST = Rs. 200/-
A does not declare the details of such supplies in GSTR-1.
B claims input tax deduction of Rs. 200 by adding the details of such supply in
GSTR-2.
A rejects the communication in GSTR-1A.
The department issues Form GST MIS-1 to the supplier and Form GST MIS-2 to
the recipient in the month of September 2017.
The supplier does not rectify the discrepancy by September 2017
The department adds Rs.200 to the output tax liability of B for the month of
October 2017.
B is liable to pay Rs. 200 along with interest for the period August 2017 to
October 2017.
A rectifies the discrepancy in the month of December 2017.
B can reduce output tax liability for January 2017 by Rs.200. B will also be
eligible for refund of interest paid earlier.
Q40. Whether the credit note issued by the supplier has to be matched with the
corresponding reduction of input tax by recipient ?
Ans. As per Section 43, the details of credit notes issued by the supplier in respect of
outward supply and claimed as reduction in output tax liability has to be matched with a
corresponding reduction of input tax by the recipient of the supply. Further, the credit
note issued shall also be matched for duplication of reduction of output tax liability.
Q41. The assesse has inadvertently reduced its output tax liability twice on the same credit
note. What are the consequences of such duplicate claims?
Ans. As per Section 43(1) of the CGST Act, all claims of reduction in output tax liability on
account of credit notes will be matched so as to ensure that the supplier does not claim

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such deduction more than once for a particular credit note. Where the supplier claims
such deduction more than once, such discrepancy will be communicated to the supplier
in GST MIS-3. Such duplicate claim of reduction of output tax liability will be added to
the output tax payable of the supplier for the month in which such GST MIS-3 is
communicated to the supplier.
Q42. Deduction of output tax liability claimed on account of credit notes issued does not
match with the corresponding reduction of input tax by the recipient? What is the
procedure to be followed?
Ans. If the reduction in output tax liability claimed by the supplier does not match with the
corresponding reduction of input tax by the recipient, then such discrepancy will be
communicated to the supplier in Form GST MIS-3 and to the recipient in Form GST
MIS-4 on or before the last day of the month in which such matching is carried out. On
receipt of such communication, either the supplier or the recipient can rectify the details
so as to match the claim of reduction in output tax liability and corresponding reduction
of input tax credit.
Q43. The mismatch in reduction in output tax liability is due to the incorrect details entered by
the recipient of the supply. What is the procedure to followed by the supplier?
Ans. If there is a mismatch in the claim of reduction of output tax liability, a communication in
Form GST MIS-3 will be sent to the supplier and a communication in Form GST MIS-4
will be sent to the recipient of such supply. If the discrepancy is due to the incorrect
particulars entered by the recipient, then the recipient can rectify such discrepancy in its
return for the month in which GST MIS-4 is communicated to him. Once the discrepancy
is rectified and the reduction in output liability is matched, a communication in Form
GST MIS-3 will be sent to the supplier and the claim of reduction in output tax liability
will be finally accepted. However, if the recipient does not rectify the discrepancy in the
month in which such discrepancy is communicated, the amount of tax payable on
account of such discrepancy will be added to the output tax liability of the supplier for
the month succeeding the month in which Form GST MIS-4 is communicated to the
recipient.
Q44. Whether the supplier is liable to pay interest on the differential tax liability arising due to
the mismatch of reduction in output tax liability or due to duplicate claim of reduction of
output tax liability?
Ans. As per Section 43(8) of the GST Act, the supplier is liable to pay interest on the
differential tax liability arising on account of mismatch of reduction in output tax liability
or due to duplicate claim of reduction in output tax liability at the rate specified in
Section 50(1) of the GST Act. The interest is liable to be paid from the date on which
reduction in output tax liability is claimed till the date on which such differential tax
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Q45. The discrepancy communicated in GST MIS-3 to the supplier has been rectified in
subsequent return filed by the recipient. Can the supplier avail the reduction in output
tax liability after the recipient rectifies the return?
Ans. The reduction in output tax liability which remains unmatched is added to the output tax
liability of the supplier in the month succeeding the month in which GST MIS-3 is
communicated. However, if the discrepancy is rectified within the date for filing the
return for the period of September of the succeeding financial year or before the annual
return is submitted by him, then the supplier is eligible to reduce the output tax liability
to the extent of differential tax liability paid on account of such mismatch.
Q46. Once the reduction in output tax liability mismatch has been rectified, whether the
supplier is eligible for refund of the interest paid on the differential tax paid due to such
mismatch?
Ans. As per Section 43(9), once the discrepancy in the reduction of output tax liability is
rectified and such rectification is accepted, then the supplier is eligible to refund of
interest paid earlier. The maximum interest refundable is equivalent to the interest paid
by the recipient. The supplier has to make a claim for such refund in GSTR-3. The
interest to be refundable will be credited to the electronic cash ledger in Form GST
PMT-3 and will be available for any future payment of interest. Alternatively, the
supplier can claim the refund of such amount by following the procedure set out in
Section 54 of the GST Act.
Q47. Whether the details furnished by E-commerce operator relating to tax collected at
source has to be matched with supplies disclosed by the E-commerce supplier in Form
GSTR-1?
Ans. The supplied made through E-commerce operator as declared by the E-commerce
operator in Form GSTR-8 has to be matched with the corresponding details disclosed
by the supplier in Form GSTR-1. Where the supplier is liable to disclose invoice wise
details in Form GSTR-1, the matching with Forms GSTR-8 shall be done at invoice
level. Where the supplier is not liable to disclose invoice wise details in Form GSTR-2,
the matching will done on the basis of total taxable value of supplies made in the State
through E-commerce operator.
Q48. Details disclosed by the E-commerce operator in Form GSTR-8 does not match with the
corresponding details disclosed by the supplier in Form GSTR-1? What is the procedure
to be followed?
Ans. Where the details disclosed by the E-commerce operator in Form GSTR-8 does not
match with the corresponding details disclosed by the supplier in Form GSTR-1, then
such discrepancy will be communicated to the supplier in Form GST MIS-5 and to the
E-commerce operator in Form GST MIS-6 on or before the last day of the month in
which such matching is carried out. On receipt of such communication, either the
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furnished for the month in which the discrepancy is communicated or the E-commerce
operator can make rectification in the statement to be furnished for the month in which
such discrepancy is communicated.
Q49. What happens when the discrepancy is not rectified either by the supplier or by the E-
commerce operator?
Ans. Where the discrepancy is not rectified by the E-commerce operator, an amount to the
extent of the discrepancy will be added to the output tax liability of the supplier in his
return in Form GSTR-3 for the month succeeding the month in which the details of
discrepancy is communicated.
Q50. Who is required to file an Annual Return? In what format such return should be
furnished? What is the due date for furnishing such return?
Ans. All registered taxable persons are required to furnish an Annual Return for every
financial year, electronically, in Form GSTR-9. A registered taxable person paying
opting to pay tax under the composition scheme is required to file the annual return in
Form GSTR-9A. However, the below mentioned registered taxable persons are not
required to file an Annual Return :-
(a) Input Service Distributor
(b) Person liable to deduct tax at source as per Section 51 (for the purpose of TDS)
(c) Person liable to collect tax at source as per Section 52 (for the purpose of TCS)
(d) Casual taxable person
(e) Non-resident taxable person
Such returns should be furnished on or before 31 st December of the following the end of
financial year.
Q51. Whether the Annual Return is required to be audited by Chartered Accountant / Cost
Accountant?
Ans. If the turnover of the registered taxable person exceeds Rs. one crore, then the Annual
Return is required to be audited by a Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountant.
Further, they also have to submit reconciliation statement in Form GSTR-9B. If the
turnover does not exceed Rs. one crore, the registered taxable person can himself
compile the details in Form GSTR-9 and submit the return.
Q52. Who is required to furnish Final Return?
Ans. Any registered taxable person whose registration has been cancelled is required to file
Final return in Form GSTR-10. The return has to be filed within three months from the
date of cancellation or date of order of cancellation, whichever is earlier.
Q53. What are the consequences of not filing any particular return?
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GSTR-5 or GSTR-6 or GSTR-7 or or Final return in Form GSTR-10, the department will
issue a notice in Form GSTR-3A asking the registered taxable person to furnish the
particular return within 15 days.
Q54. What are the consequences if the return is filed belatedly?
Ans. Where any return except Annual return, is filed belatedly, the registered taxable person
shall be liable to pay a late fee of one hundred rupees for each day of delay subject to a
maximum of five thousand rupees.
Q55. Who is a goods and service tax practitioner? Whether the goods and service tax
practitioner can file returns of behalf of the registered taxable persons?
Ans. Goods and service tax practitioner is a person who has been approved to act as a
goods and service tax practitioner as per Section 48 of the GST Act. He has to satisfy
the conditions and eligibility as prescribed under the Rules to act as a goods and
service tax practitioner.
A registered taxable person can authorise an approved goods and service tax
practitioner to file the returns in Form GSTR-1, GSTR-2, GSTR-3, GSTR-4, GSTR-5,
GSTR-6, GSTR-7, Annual return in GSTR-9 and Final return in GSTR-10, and also to
perform other tasks as may be prescribed. In respect of returns filed by the goods and
service tax practitioner, the registered taxable person will be responsible for the
correctness of the details furnished in the returns.

MCQ’S
Returns (Section No. 37 To 48)
Q1. The details of outward supplies of goods or services shall be submitted by
(a) 10th of the succeeding month
(b) 18th of the succeeding month
(c) 15th of the succeeding month
(d) 20th of the succeeding month
Ans. (a) 10th of the succeeding month
Q2. Details of Outward supplies shall include
(a) Invoice
(b) Credit and Debit notes
(c) Revised invoice issued in relation to outward supplies
(d) All the above
Ans. (d) All the above

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Q3. The details submitted by the outward supplier in Form GSTR 1 shall be furnished to the
recipient regular dealer in form
(a) GSTR 4A
(b) GSTR 5A
(c) GSTR 2A
(d) GSTR 6A
Ans. (c) GSTR 2A
Q4. The details submitted by the outward supplier in Form GSTR 1 shall be furnished to the
recipient compounding dealer in form
(a) GSTR 4A
(b) GSTR 5A
(c) GSTR 2A
(d) GSTR 6A
Ans. (a) GSTR 4A
Q5. The details submitted by the outward supplier in Form GSTR 1 shall be furnished to the
input service distributor in form
(a) GSTR 4A
(b) GSTR 5A
(c) GSTR 2A
(d) GSTR 6A
Ans. (d) GSTR 6A
Q6. Which of the following is true?
(a) The Commissioner may extend the time limit for furnishing the details of outward
supplies by notification for valid reasons
(b) The details of outward supplies shall include details of debit notes, credit notes
and revised invoices issued in relation to outward supplies
(c) The details of outward supplies shall be submitted in Form GSTR-1 by all the
registered taxable person other than ISD, non-resident tax payer and a person
paying tax under section 10, section 51 and section 52
(d) All the above
Ans. (d) All the above
Q7. The details submitted by the supplier in Form GSTR 1 are communicated to the
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(a) Form GSTR 1A on 17 th of the succeeding month

(b) Form GSTR 2A on 15 th of the succeeding month
(c) Form GSTR 2A after the due date of filing Form GSTR 1
(d) Form GSTR 1A on 15 th of the succeeding month
Ans. (c) Form GSTR 2A after the due date of filing Form GSTR 1
Q8. Which of the following is a correct statement?
(a) Every registered taxable person other than ISD, non-resident tax payer & a
person paying tax under section 10, 51 or 52 shall verify, validate, modify or
delete the details communicated in Form GSTR 2A
(b) The details of outward supplies communicated in Form GSTR 2A cannot be
modified or altered
(c) The registered taxable person should accept the details communicated in Form
GSTR 2A by 12th of the succeeding month
(d) The registered taxable person other than ISD, non-resident tax payer & a person
paying tax under section 10, 51 or 52 shall furnish the details of inward supplies
of goods or services excluding tax payable on reverse charge basis.
Ans. (a) Every registered taxable person other than ISD, non-resident tax payer & a person
paying tax under section 10, 51 or 52 shall verify, validate, modify or delete the details
communicated in Form GSTR 2A.
Q9. The details of inward supplies of goods or services in Form GSTR 2 shall be submitted
by
(a) 10th of the succeeding month
(b) 18th of the succeeding month
(c) 15th of the succeeding month
(d) 20th of the succeeding month
Ans. (c) 15th of the succeeding month
Q10. Details of Inward supplies shall include
(a) Inward supplies of goods and services communicated in Form GSTR 2A
(b) Inward supplies in respect of which tax is payable under reverse charge
mechanism
(c) Inward supplies of goods and services not declared by suppliers
(d) All the above
Ans. (d) All the above

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Q11. Any modification / deletion done by the recipient to the details contained in Form GSTR
2 shall be communicated to the supplier in
(a) Form GSTR 1A
(b) Form GSTR 3A
(c) Form GSTR 6A
(d) Form GSTR 2A
Ans. (a) Form GSTR 1A
Q12. The supplier on receiving the communication in Form GSTR 1A shall accept, reject or
modify the details by
(a) 18th of the succeeding month
(b) 20th of the month succeeding the quarter
(c) 17th of the succeeding month
(d) 10th of the succeeding month
Ans. (c) 17th of the succeeding month
Q13. A registered taxable person other than ISD, non-resident tax payer & a person paying
tax under section 10, 51 or 52, shall file its periodical in
(a) Form GSTR 3 by 18th of the month succeeding the quarter
(b) Form GSTR 4 by 18th of the month succeeding the quarter
(c) Form GSTR 4 by 18th of the succeeding month
(d) Form GSTR 3 by 20th of the succeeding month
Ans. (d) Form GSTR 3 by 20th of the succeeding month
Q14. Every tax payer paying tax under section 10 (Composition levy) shall file the return in
(a) Form GSTR 3 by 18th of the month succeeding the quarter
(b) Form GSTR 4 by 18th of the month succeeding the quarter
(c) Form GSTR 4 by 18th of the succeeding month
(d) Form GSTR 4 by 20th of the month succeeding the quarter
Ans. (b) Form GSTR 4 by 18 th of the month succeeding the quarter
Q15. Which of the following is correct?
(a) Non-Resident taxable person shall file the return by 20 th of succeeding month in
Form GSTR 5
(b) Input Service Distributor shall furnish the return by 13 th of the succeeding month
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(c) The person deducting tax at source shall furnish the return by 10 th of the
succeeding month in Form GSTR 7
(d) All the above
Ans. (d) All the above
Q16. The certificate of details of tax deducted by the deductor shall be furnished to the
deductee in Form
(a) GSTR 7
(b) GSTR 7A
(c) GSTR 2A
(d) GSTR 1A
Ans. (b) GSTR 7A
Q17. The e-commerce operator collecting tax under section 52 shall file its monthly return in
(a) Form GSTR 8 by 18th of the succeeding month
(b) Form GSTR 7 20th of the month succeeding the quarter
(c) Form GSTR 8 17th of the succeeding month
(d) Form GSTR 8 10th of the succeeding month
Ans. (d) Form GSTR 8 10th of the succeeding month
Q18. State which is a true statement
(a) The last date for payment of taxes to the appropriate government is the last date
on which the registered taxable person is required to furnish the return
(b) Every person who is required to furnish return under 39(1) and 39(2) shall furnish
return for every tax period whether or not supplies have been effected during
such period.
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above
Ans. (d) Both (a) and (b)
Q19. GSTR 3, GSTR 4 and GSTR 6 filed can be rectified on the grounds of
(a) Any omission or incorrect particulars
(b) Omission or incorrect particulars found during Audit
(c) Omission or incorrect particulars found during Scrutiny
(d) Omission or incorrect particulars found during Inspection
Ans. (a) Any omission or incorrect particulars

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Q20. What is the time limit for rectification of GSTR 1, GSTR 4 and GSTR 6?
(a) Return can be rectified within 6 months from the date of filing the return
(b) Return can be rectified within 90 days from the date of filing the return
(c) Return have to be rectified before the due date for filling the subsequent periods
return
(d) Return can be rectified before the due date for filing the returns for month of
September or second quarter, as the case may be, following the end of the
financial year.
Ans. (d) Return can be rectified before the due date for filing the returns for month of
September or second quarter, as the case may be, following the end of the financial
year
Q21. The First return shall be filed by every registered taxable person for the period from
(a) The date on which he became liable for registration till the date of grant of
registration
(b) The date of registration to the last day of that month
(c) The date on which he became liable for registration till the last day of that month
(d) All of the above
Ans. (a) The date on which he became liable for registration till the date of grant of
registration
Q22. The details of inward supply furnished by the registered taxable person shall be
matched with the
(a) Corresponding details of outward supply furnished by the corresponding taxable
person
(b) Additional duty of customs paid under section 3(5) of the Customs Tariff Act,
1975
(c) For duplication of claims of input tax credit
(d) All of the above
Ans. (d) All of the above
Q23. If Input credit claimed by recipient is more than the output tax declared by the supplier
or if the supplier has not declared the outward supply, then
(a) The excess amount claimed as input is added to the output tax liability of the
recipient
(b) The discrepancy is communicated to both the supplier and receiver

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(c) The excess amount claimed as input is added to the output tax liability of the
supplier
(d) The supplier is given an opportunity of being heard
Ans. (b) The discrepancy is communicated to both the supplier and receiver
Q24. The discrepancy pointed out in GST MIS 1 and GST MIS 2 with regard to excess input
tax credit claimed has not been rectified the by the supplier as well as the recipient. The
excess input tax credit is
(a) Added to the output tax liability of the recipient
(b) Added to the output tax liability of the supplier
Ans. (a) Added to the output tax liability of the recipient
Q25. Every registered taxable person shall be entitled to take credit of input tax in his return
and such input tax credit shall be credited to
(a) Personal Ledger Account
(b) Refund account
(c) Electronic Cash Ledger
(d) Electronic Credit Ledger
Ans. (d) Electronic Credit Ledger
Q26. The details of every credit note relating to outward supplies furnished by the registered
taxable person shall be matched
(a) With corresponding reduction in claim for input tax credit by the corresponding
taxable person in his valid return for the same tax period or any subsequent tax
period.
(b) For duplication of claims for reduction in the output tax liability
(c) All of the above
(d) None of the above
Ans. (c) All of the above
Q27. If the reduction in output tax liability claimed by the supplier is more than the
corresponding reduction in input tax credit declared by the recipient or if the recipient
has not reduced the input tax liability, then
(a) The excess reduction claimed is added to the output tax liability of the recipient
(b) The discrepancy is communicated to both the supplier and receiver
(c) The excess reduction claimed is added to the output tax liability of the supplier
(d) The supplier is given an opportunity of being heard
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Q28. The discrepancy pointed out in GST MIS 3 and GST MIS 4 with regard to excess
reduction of output tax has not been rectified the by the supplier as well as the
recipient. The excess reduction of output tax is
(a) Added to the output tax liability of the recipient
(b) Added to the output tax liability of the supplier
Ans. (b) Added to the output tax liability of the supplier
Q29. The due date for furnishing the annual return for every financial year by every
registered taxable person other than ISD, non-resident tax payer, a person paying tax
under section 10, 51 or 52 and a casual taxable person is
(a) 30th of September following the end of the financial year
(b) 20th of October following the end of the financial year
(c) 31st of December following the end of the financial year
(d) 31st of May following the end of the financial year
Ans. (c) 31st of December following the end of the financial year
Q30. Every registered taxable person who is required to get his accounts audited under
section 35(5) shall furnish electronically
(a) Annual return
(b) Audited copy of annual accounts
(c) Reconciliation statement reconciling the value of supplies declared in the return
and the financial statement
(d) All of the above
Ans. (d) All of the above
Q31. The annual return shall be filed by the registered taxable person (other than dealers
paying tax under section 10) in form
(a) GSTR 7
(b) GSTR 9
(c) GSTR 9A
(d) GSTR 10
Ans. (b) GSRT 9
Q32. Find the correct match of annual returns to be filed
(a) Registered taxable person – Form GSTR 8

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(b) Input service distributor – Form GSTR 9

(c) Non Resident taxable person – Form GSTR 9B
(d) Compounding taxable person – Form GSTR 9A
Ans. (d) Compounding taxable person – Form GSTR 9A
Q33. Notice to non-filers of return shall be sent in Form
(a) GSTR 5
(b) GSTR 3
(c) GSTR 3A
(d) GSTR 10
Ans. (c) GSRT 3A
Q34. The final return shall be filed by the registered taxable person within
(a) 3 months of the date of cancellation
(b) Date of order of cancellation
(c) Later of the (a) or (b)
Ans. (d) Later of (a) or (b)
Q35. Any registered taxable person who fails to furnish the details and file the return within
the due date prescribed shall be liable to
(a) Interest at the rate of 1% per month
(b) Late fee of Rs. 100 for every day up to Rs. 5000
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above
Ans. (b) Late fee of Rs. 100 for every day up to Rs. 5000
Q36. Which of the following is correct?
(a) Failure to file annual return within due date attracts a late fee of Rs. 100 per day
up to 0.25% of his turnover
(b) Failure to file annual return within due date attracts late fee of 1% of his turnover
till the failure continues
(c) Failure to file annual returns within due date attracts a late fee of Rs. 100 per day
up to 1% of his turnover.
(d) On failure to file annual return within due date the proper officer shall issue a
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Ans. (a) Failure to file annual return before due date attracts a late fee of Rs. 100 per day up
to 0.25% of his turnover
Q37. A goods and service tax practitioner can undertake the following activities if authorized
by the taxable person
(a) Furnish details inward and outward supplies
(b) Furnish monthly / quarterly return
(c) Furnish Annual and Final return
(d) All of the above
Ans. (d) All of the above

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