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The GST return filing calendar for 2025–26 plays a critical role in helping businesses stay compliant with monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines under the CGST Act. The schedule covers major forms like GSTR-1 , GSTR-3B , CMP-08, GSTR-4, and GSTR-9/9C, each carrying specific due dates based on turnover and the QRMP scheme. Recent changes, such as auto-locking of GSTR-3B from July 2025 and multiple extensions issued by CBIC, make timely compliance essential. Automated remind

The QRMP scheme under GST allows eligible small businesses with a turnover up to ₹5 crores to file GSTR-3B quarterly while paying tax monthly, easing compliance without disrupting cash flow. Designed to reduce routine filing load, the scheme uses structured monthly payments through PMT-06 and optional IFF uploads to help buyers claim timely ITC. For many small businesses, QRMP becomes a practical way to stay compliant while focusing more on operations. Platforms such as TaxBu

Input Tax Credit forms the backbone of GST compliance, allowing businesses to offset taxes paid on purchases against their tax liability. The credit remains available only when strict conditions under Section 16 are met and all supplier invoices match government systems like GSTR-1, GSTR-2B, and the Invoice Management System. Frequent mismatches, late filings, or supplier non-compliance can block credits and increase tax outflow. With tighter restrictions introduced from 2025

GSTR-2B serves as a static, monthly ITC statement that lists all invoices, debit notes, ISD credits, and import-related data reported by suppliers. Its accuracy directly determines how much Input Tax Credit can be claimed in GSTR-3B. Businesses depend on GSTR-2B to prevent excess claims, avoid mismatches, and ensure compliance with GST rules. TaxBuddy uses this monthly dataset to simplify reconciliation, highlight discrepancies before filing, and reduce the risk of interest

E-commerce sellers face some of the most complex GST obligations in India, primarily due to platform-based transactions, automated TCS deductions, and strict reporting rules under GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B. Every sale, return, commission, and fee flows through digital records that must match the GST portal’s ledgers exactly, making reconciliation essential for avoiding mismatches and notices. Since e-commerce operators collect TCS under Section 52 and deposit it through GSTR-8, sell

The GST Composition Scheme reduces compliance pressure for small businesses by offering simplified tax reporting and fixed-rate payments for eligible traders, manufacturers, restaurants, and service providers. Its two core filings—CMP-08 every quarter and GSTR-4 annually—form the backbone of compliance under this scheme. Each filing captures taxable outward supplies, tax payable, and yearly consolidated records without involving Input Tax Credit calculations. Missing these fi

GST compliance for online traders has become a non-negotiable obligation, especially for sellers operating on platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, and Meesho, where GST registration is mandatory irrespective of turnover. Marketplaces deduct TDS under Section 194-O and collect TCS under GST, which pushes traders to maintain accurate monthly filings and reconciliations. Rising enforcement, MFA rollout across the GST portal, and tighter scrutiny in 2025 make structured compliance e

Freelancers and consultants registered under GST must manage invoice reporting, tax payments, and input tax credit claims with precision to avoid notices and blocked credits. GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B form the backbone of monthly or quarterly compliance, while ITC reconciliation ensures accuracy across suppliers and expenses. The rules apply whether services are offered within India or to overseas clients, and even voluntary registrants face the same filing obligations. TaxBuddy p

A GST filing checklist ensures every invoice, ITC claim, and document aligns with the CGST Rules before returns are submitted. Errors in invoice details, missing supplier uploads, incorrect bank information, and mismatches in GSTR-2B are common triggers for notices and delayed compliance. A structured review of purchase data, tax payment status, e-invoice requirements, and reverse charge documentation safeguards accuracy. Many businesses rely on digital platforms such as TaxB

Late GST filing triggers daily late fees and interest that continue to accumulate until the return and tax payment are completed. The law sets fixed rates for GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and GSTR-9, which can quickly become significant for businesses with regular outward supplies. Even NIL filers are not exempt from penalties, and delays also affect input tax credit flow for buyers. Automated GST platforms such as TaxBuddy minimise these risks by ensuring timely filing and accurate rep