Author name: Amrita

Advisory: Enhanced E-Invoicing Initiatives & Launch of Enhanced https://einvoice.gst.gov.in portal 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 Search Bar: A comprehensive search tab has been introduced that allows for quick access to the information across the portal. iv.    Local Search Capabilities: Enhanced search functionality within advisory, FAQ, manual, and other sections for efficient information access. v.    Revamped Advisory and FAQ Section: Now organized year-wise and month-wise for easier reference, offering comprehensive guidance. vi.    Daily IRN Count Statistics: The portal now includes statistics on the daily Invoice Reference Number (IRN) generation count. vii.    Dedicated Section on Mobile App: Information and support for the e-invoice QR Code Verifier app are readily available. viii.    Improved Accessibility Compliance and UI/UX: Adhering to the GIWG guidelines, the portal now offers improved features such as contrast adjustment, text resizing buttons, and screen reader support for enhanced accessibility. ix.    Updated Website Policy: The website policy has been thoroughly updated including the website archival policy, content management & moderation policy, and web information manager details. 2.  In the past year alone, more than 1.6 crore e-invoices were reported through the new IRPs, demonstrating the robustness and efficiency of the system. Furthermore, GSTN has introduced an internal e-invoice comprehensive health dashboard to further enhance monitoring of the e-invoice ecosystem. As a result of these improvements in the GSTN E-Invoicing System, today we have: a.    Expansion of IRP Portals: Today, GSTN operates a total of six IRP portals through its partners, running robustly alongside the centralized de-duplication system. b.   E-Invoicing Reporting Accessibility: All taxpayers who are eligible for e-invoicing can report e-invoices through any of these six IRP portals. The reporting can be done online, via APIs, or through a mobile app, all free of cost, making the process accessible and convenient for taxpayers nationwide. c.    Hourly Auto population of e-invoices in GSTR-1 from new IRPs. Additionally, we are working with NIC-IRP to enable hourly auto-population of e-invoices in GSTR-1 reported on the NIC-IRP 1&2 portal. d.   E-invoice download for past six months for both buyers and sellers via e-invoice portals and G2B APIs. e.   E-invoice QR code verifier App for verification of e-invoice, and search IRN functionality for online verification of IRN. 3.  Additionally, an enhanced version of the e-invoice verifier app, packed with new features, will be launched shortly. 4.  GSTN remains dedicated to excellence in taxpayer services. GSTN appreciates your continued support and look forward to further facilitate your compliance journey on the portal. Source [gst.gov.in]

Upcoming Due Dates GSTR-3B (Jan 2024): Feb 20th, 2024 GSTR-1 (Jan, 2024): Feb 11th, 2024 IFF (Optional) (Jan,2024): Feb 13th, 2024 GSTR-5 (Jan, 2024): Feb 13th, 2024 GSTR-6 (Jan, 2024): Feb 11th, 2024 GSTR-8 (Jan, 2024): Feb 10th, 2024 GSTR-5A (Jan, 2024): Feb 20th, 2024 GSTR-7 (Jan, 2024): Feb 10th, 2024 GSTR-3B (Jan-Mar, 2024): Apr 22nd, 24th, 2024 GSTR-1 (Jan-Mar, 2024): Apr 13th, 2024 CMP-08 (Jan-Mar, 2024): Apr 18th, 2024 RFD-10: 18 Months after the end of the quarter for which refund is to be claimed 

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, which have not been provided 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 the near future:- 1. Failure to furnish the bank account in the stipulated time: It would result in the following: a) Taxpayer Registration would get suspended after 30 days and intimation in FORM REG-31 will be issued to the Taxpayer. b) Get the Taxpayer debarred from filing any further GSTR-1/IFF. 2. Revocation of Suspension: If the taxpayer updates their bank account details in response to the intimation in FORM REG-31, the suspension will be automatically revoked. 3. Cancellation of Registration: If the bank account details are not updated even after 30 days of issuance of FORM REG-31, the registration after suspension may also be taken up for cancellation process by the Officer. Taxpayers are requested to take immediate action to provide the necessary information and avoid any adverse consequences. Source [gst.gov.in]

Advisory on introduction of new Tables 14 & 15 in GSTR-1 As per Notification No. 26/2022 – Central Tax dated 26th December 2022 two new tables Table 14 and Table 15 were added in GSTR-1 to capture the details of the supplies made through e-commerce operators (ECO) on which e-commerce operators are liable to collect tax under section 52 of the Act or liable to pay tax u/s 9(5). These tables have now been made live on the GST common portal. These two new tables will be available in GSTR-1/IFF from January 2024 tax period onwards. Please click here for the complete advisory. Source [gst.gov.in]