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Important advisory on GSTR 2B and IMS.

1.   It has been reported by few taxpayers that their GSTR-2B for October-2024 period has not been generated on 14th November, 2024. In this regard it to be informed that as per the design of IMS, GSTR-2B will not be generated by the system in below scenarios:       i. In case the taxpayer has opted for QRMP scheme (Quarterly filers), GSTR-2B will not be generated for first and second month of the quarter. Ex. For quarter Oct-Dec, 2024, the quarterly taxpayer will get GSTR-2B for December-2024 period only and not for October-2024 & November-2024.       ii. In case the taxpayer has not filed their previous period GSTR-3B, GSTR-2B will not be generated by the system. Such taxpayers need to file their pending GSTR-3B in order to generate GSTR-2B on demand. For example, if the taxpayer has not filed GSTR-3B for September-2024, their GSTR-2B for October-2024 will not be generated. Once the taxpayer files their GSTR-3B for September-2024, they will ...

Advisory on IMS on Supplier View.

1.  Invoice Management System (IMS) has been made available on the GST Portal from 14th October, 2024 wherein the recipient taxpayer can accept, reject or keep the invoices pending which are saved/filed by their suppliers in their respective GSTR-1/1A/IFF. This is to further inform you that the first GSTR-2B on the basis of such actions taken in IMS by the recipient taxpayers will be generated on 14th November, 2024 for October-2024 period. 2.  To further facilitate the taxpayers, the Supplier View of IMS has also been made available where the action taken by their recipients on the records/invoices reported in GSTR-1/1A/IFF, will be visible to the suppliers in ‘Supplier View’ functionality. This will help a supplier taxpayer to see the action taken on their reported outwards supplies and will help to avoid any wrong action taken by the recipient taxpayer. 3.  Also, kindly note that the below mentioned records/invoices are not available in IMS for taking any kind of actio...

Advisory regarding IMS during initial phase of its implementation.

Invoice Management System (IMS) is an optional facility introduced from October 2024 on GST Portal, on which the invoices/records saved/furnished by the supplier in GSTR-1/1A/IFF, can be accepted, rejected or kept pending by recipients .Based on the action taken by the recipient on the IMS, system will generate the GSTR 2B of the recipient on 14th of subsequent month. The Taxpayer can accept/reject/keep pending the invoice/record on IMS after due verification from his accounts. The ITC for the rejected record will not be available to the recipient in the GSTR 2B . Further, the liability and input tax credit is being auto -populated in GSTR 3B of the taxpayer on the portal based on his liability declared in GSTR 1/1A and input tax credit made available in his GSTR 2B. However, the taxpayer can presently edit the said auto-populated details in GSTR 3B before filing the same. IMS, being a new functionality introduced on the portal, there may be cases where in the initial phase of implemen...

Advisory: GSTN e-Services App to Replace e-Invoice QR Code Verifier App Shortly.

Advisory: GSTN e-Services App to Replace e-Invoice QR Code Verifier App Shortly Dear Taxpayers, GSTN is pleased to inform the launch of the new GSTN e-Services app, which replaces the old e-Invoice QR Code Verifier App. This app offers the following features: Verify e-Invoices: Scan the QR code to verify the B2B e-Invoices QR code and check the live status of the Invoice Reference Number (IRN). GSTIN Search: Search for GSTIN details using the GSTIN or PAN. Return Filing History: View the return filing history for a GSTIN. Multiple Input Methods: Input search details using text, voice, or scan functions. Result Sharing: Share search results via the app. The app would soon be available on the Google Play Store and App Store. No login is required to use the app. A detailed manual would also be shared here shortly. . Thanking you , Team GSTN

Subject: Instances of Delay in registration reported by some Taxpayers despite successful Aadhar Authentication in accordance with Rule 8 and 9 CGST, Rules, 2017-reg

Subject: Instances of Delay in registration reported by some Taxpayers despite successful Aadhar Authentication in accordance with Rule 8 and 9 CGST, Rules, 2017-reg Dear Taxpayers, In accordance with Rule 9 of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Rules, 2017, pertaining to the verification and approval of registration applications, following is informed: Where a person has undergone Aadhaar authentication as per sub-rule (4A) of rule 8 but has been identified in terms of Rule 9(aa) by the common portal for detailed verification based on risk profile, your application for registration would be processed within thirty days of application submission. Necessary changes would also be made to reflect the same in the online tracking module vis-à-vis processing of registration application. Thank you for attention. Thanking you, Team GSTN

Advisory: Enhanced E-Invoicing Initiatives & Launch of Enhanced https://einvoice.gst.gov.in portal

Advisory: Enhanced E-Invoicing Initiatives & Launch of Enhanced https://einvoice.gst.gov.in portal Dear Taxpayers, 1.  GSTN on occasion of one year of the successful going live with the additional five new IRP portals, the e-invoice master information portal, and the e-invoice QR Code Verifier app, announces the launch of the revamped e-invoice master information portal https://einvoice.gst.gov.in . This enhancement is part of ongoing effort to further improve taxpayer services. New Features of the revamped E-Invoice Master Information Portal are as follows: i.    PAN-Based Search: Users can check the e-invoice enablement status of entities using their Permanent Account Number (PAN) in addition to search with GSTIN. ii.    Automatic E-invoice exemption List: The portal now automatically publish updated list with all GSTINs that have filed for e-invoice exemptions at the start of the month and is available for users to download. iii.    Global Sear...

Advisory for furnishing bank account details by registered taxpayers under Rule 10A of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017.

Advisory for furnishing bank account details by registered taxpayers under Rule 10A of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017. Mandatory Bank Account Details Submission as per law: All Registered Taxpayers are required under the provisions of CGST Act, 2017 and the corresponding Rules framed thereunder to furnish details of their bank account/s within 30 days of the grant of registration or before the due date of filing GSTR-1/IFF, whichever is earlier. Taxpayers are therefore advised to promptly furnish their bank account details, who have not provided it so far if 30 Days period is shortly going to expire to avoid disruption in business activities and the subsequent suspension of GSTIN. A new functionality is being developed with the following features and will be deployed in near future:- 1.Failure to furnish the bank account in the stipulated time: It would result into following: a) Taxpayer Registration would get suspended after 30 days and intimation in FORM REG-31 will b...