The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has significantly revamped its refund system, introducing a unified application form (RFD-01), enhanced document uploads, real-time tracking, and integration with PFMS for faster disbursements. This blog details these crucial updates, explaining how they streamline the refund process for taxpayers, promote transparency, and minimize delays, ensuring timely receipt of their legitimate refunds.

The GST Council is set to meet on September 3-4 to review GST 2.0 reforms. States want strict rules to prevent profiteering so that GST rate cuts actually benefit consumers. Key proposals include a temporary anti-profiteering law, consumer complaint platforms, and tighter monitoring of sensitive sectors. Businesses, however, warn about compliance costs and pricing disruptions.

This blog post discusses a common issue for composition taxpayers whose GST registration was canceled before April 1, 2024, or who have already submitted GSTR-4 but received GSTR-3A notices. It explains that these notices result from a system error and can be ignored by the taxpayers affected, meaning no further action is needed. The post also provides guidance on how to raise complaints about other GST-related problems.

This blog post breaks down the recent GST Portal advisory about Table 3.2 of GSTR-3B. It explains that starting July 2025, details of inter-state supplies to unregistered persons, composition taxpayers, and UIN holders will be auto-filled and non-editable in GSTR-3B. This information will come directly from GSTR-1 or IFF. The advisory aims to cut down on mistakes and keep data consistent. The post also covers why this change is occurring, how to fix errors by amending GSTR-1/IFF or using GSTR-1A, and offers an action plan for taxpayers to ensure they report accurately and smoothly file their GST.

The GST Portal has introduced a crucial update enabling taxpayers to file appeals (Form APL-01) against rejection orders (SPL-07) issued under the GST Amnesty Scheme. This provides a vital recourse for businesses whose applications for penalty and interest waivers were denied. This detailed guide covers the context of the amnesty scheme, the significance of this new online appeal functionality, critical points to consider before filing (like the 'no withdrawal' policy and pre-deposit requirements), and a comprehensive step-by-step process for filing the appeal on the GST Portal.

This blog explains the significant updates to GSTR-7 (TDS) and GSTR-8 (TCS) forms, effective February 11, 2025, aimed at enhancing transaction data detail. It covers the 'why' behind these changes, the expected new reporting requirements (with a crucial note on the GSTR-7 invoice-wise reporting deferment), who is affected, and actionable steps for businesses to prepare for smoother GST compliance and reconciliation.

This blog post provides an important update on GST for all registered businesses in India. Starting August 1, 2025, the GSTN will permanently prevent the filing of any GST returns that are more than three years overdue, according to the Finance Act, 2023. The article gives examples, such as GSTR-1 for June 2022 and GSTR-9 for FY 2020-21, to show the impact. It strongly urges taxpayers to reconcile their records right away and file any pending returns. The article discusses the serious consequences of not complying, including losing Input Tax Credit and facing legal troubles. It stresses the need to act now to prevent permanent blocking on the GST portal.

The CBIC has clarified that GST notices from the official portal are now valid with a Reference Number (RFN), even without a separate Document Identification Number (DIN). The RFN serves as a unique identifier, making the DIN redundant for these digital communications. This move aims to reduce confusion, simplify verification, and emphasize digital communication. Taxpayers can use the RFN on the GST website to authenticate notices. Caution is advised for notices received without a DIN via other channels.

This blog post explains the upcoming major change in GST filing: the GSTR-3B's auto-populated tax liability will become non-editable from July 2025. It clarifies why this is happening, introduces GSTR-1A as the crucial form for corrections, and outlines the essential steps taxpayers must take to ensure timely and accurate compliance, including a note on the new 3-year return filing deadline.

This blog post outlines the critical E-Way Bill compliance rules for 2025, detailing mandatory thresholds, validity periods, and filing procedures (Form GST EWB-01). Learn how to avoid hefty penalties of ₹10,000 or more by adhering to these updated regulations, including insights on interstate vs. intrastate applicability, and new rules regarding generation and extension limits. Discover how MYITRONLINE can help your business navigate these complexities.

The GSTN has rolled out crucial Phase-III changes to GSTR-1/1A Table 12, effective from April/May 2025. Key updates include the bifurcation of Table 12 into separate B2B and B2C sections, mandatory HSN/SAC code selection via dropdowns, and the introduction of value validations (initially in warning mode). This summary details these modifications, their impact on taxpayers based on AATO, and essential preparation steps to ensure smooth compliance.

The recent Infosys GSTN update has made it mandatory to include a consolidated HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) summary for all B2C (Business-to-Consumer) transactions in GSTR-1 filing. Earlier applicable mainly to B2B and high-value B2CS invoices, this significant change now requires businesses to classify and report even small B2C sales by HSN code. The update aims to improve transparency, data accuracy, and tax compliance. This blog details the key implications for businesses, steps for reporting the B2C HSN summary in Table 12 of GSTR-1, HSN digit requirements, and best practices to ensure seamless compliance under the new GST regime.