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GST for E-commerce Operators (GSTR-8): How TaxBuddy Handles TCS Compliance
E-commerce operators in India are required to file GSTR-8 monthly to report Tax Collected at Source (TCS) under Section 52 of the CGST Act, 2017, as part of their GST filing obligations. Accurate filing is essential to ensure suppliers can claim their input tax credit and to avoid penalties or interest arising from late or incorrect GST filing . Given the high volume of transactions typically handled by e-commerce platforms, manual reconciliation often leads to errors and com

Rajesh Kumar Kar
Jan 199 min read


GST TDS (GSTR-7) Explained: How TaxBuddy Files Returns for Entities Deducting GST
GSTR-7 is a mandatory monthly GST return for entities required to deduct TDS under Section 51 of the CGST Act, 2017. Government departments, local authorities, and notified entities must report GST TDS details such as supplier GSTIN, invoice values, and deducted tax within strict timelines. Errors or delays can attract penalties and interest. With evolving compliance requirements like invoice-level reporting, accurate and timely filing has become essential. Platforms such a

Asharam Swain
Jan 199 min read


GST Registration Documents Checklist: What TaxBuddy Asks Before Filing Your Application
GST registration in India requires specific documents based on the type of business and the provisions of the CGST Act. Ensuring all required documents are ready before starting the application helps avoid delays and rejections during GST filing and registration. TaxBuddy, a platform for tax compliance, streamlines this process by prompting users to upload the correct documents and verifying them for completeness before submission. Core requirements include PAN, Aadhaar, pas

Dipali Waghmode
Jan 199 min read


GSTR-6 for Input Service Distributors: How TaxBuddy Manages ITC Distribution
GSTR-6 is a mandatory monthly GST return for Input Service Distributors that enables structured distribution of input tax credit across multiple branches under the same PAN. It ensures that credit received on common input services, such as audits, software, or professional fees, flows accurately to eligible units without reversal or compliance risk. Errors in GSTR-6 can block ITC for recipient units, making precision critical. With automated data capture, allocation logic, an

Rashmita Choudhary
Jan 1910 min read


GST Filing for Multi-State Businesses: How TaxBuddy Manages Multiple GSTINs
Multi-state businesses in India must navigate complex GST compliance, requiring separate GSTINs for each state under the same PAN. From April 2025, mandatory Input Service Distributor (ISD) registration ensures that input tax credits are accurately distributed across branches. Each GSTIN must independently file GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B , tracking state-specific sales, purchases, and ITC. Errors, mismatches, or delays invite penalties, making compliance a critical operational task.

PRITI SIRDESHMUKH
Jan 198 min read


GST Filing for Non-Resident Taxable Persons: How TaxBuddy Manages GSTR-5
Non-Resident Taxable Persons carrying out taxable supplies in India must comply with GST even without a fixed place of business. GSTR-5 is the mandatory monthly return that captures outward supplies, inward supplies, tax payments, and refunds for such entities. The GST filing process for GSTR-5 involves strict timelines, prior registration, bank verification, and accurate reporting of cross-border transactions. Any delay or mismatch can lead to penalties or blocked filings.

Nimisha Panda
Jan 199 min read


GST Annual Return for Composition Dealers: How TaxBuddy Handles GSTR-4 End-to-End
GSTR-4 is the annual GST return required from composition dealers, summarising quarterly CMP-08 filings into one consolidated statement of turnover and tax paid. It applies to small businesses registered under the composition scheme with limited compliance obligations but strict timelines. Missing the GSTR-4 deadline can lead to late fees, interest, and loss of scheme benefits. With recent system restrictions limiting delayed filings, accurate and timely GST filing has become

PRITI SIRDESHMUKH
Jan 198 min read


How TaxBuddy Uses Automated Invoice Matching for Accurate GST ITC Claims
Accurate GST Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims are vital for business compliance and financial efficiency. Manual reconciliation of purchase ledgers with supplier invoices often leads to mismatches, errors, and delayed refunds, creating compliance risks. TaxBuddy leverages automated invoice matching to cross-verify purchase records against supplier-uploaded invoices in real time. This AI-powered system ensures ITC claims are accurate, aligns with GSTR-2A/2B and GSTR-3B data, a

Dipali Waghmode
Jan 169 min read


GST for Small Retailers: How TaxBuddy Handles Low-Ticket, High-Volume Transactions
Small retailers in India face unique GST challenges due to low-ticket, high-volume transactions. Managing hundreds or thousands of daily sales generates extensive invoices, complicates Input Tax Credit reconciliation, and increases the risk of filing errors. Recent updates in GST regulations, including simplified QRMP schemes and e-invoicing for small transactions under ₹5,000, aim to ease compliance, but manual management remains cumbersome. TaxBuddy provides a mobile-first

Rashmita Choudhary
Jan 168 min read


GST for Professionals Crossing Turnover Limits: TaxBuddy’s Migration Guide
Professionals in India, including doctors, lawyers, accountants, and consultants, must register for GST once their annual aggregate turnover exceeds ₹20 lakhs, or ₹10 lakhs in special category states. Crossing this threshold triggers mandatory compliance under the CGST Act, including filing GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B returns. Accurate turnover calculation, timely registration, and adherence to GST migration procedures are critical to avoid penalties and interest. TaxBuddy streaml

Nimisha Panda
Jan 168 min read
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