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GST return filings often trigger department queries when inconsistencies appear across returns, ITC data, or payment records. Even compliant businesses may receive notices due to system-driven mismatches in GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, or GSTR-2B. These queries require timely, accurate, and well-documented responses to prevent penalties, ITC reversals, or escalation into scrutiny proceedings. TaxBuddy supports taxpayers at this stage by identifying the root cause of notices, reconciling

GST on coaching classes and online courses in India follows a clear commercial services framework. Private coaching institutes, EdTech platforms, and hybrid offline–online course providers are treated as taxable service providers rather than educational institutions offering recognised qualifications. As a result, an 18 per cent GST rate applies uniformly to classroom coaching, live online classes, recorded courses, and blended delivery models. Registration thresholds, invoic

GST return filing errors continue to trouble businesses even in 2025. Despite portal upgrades and stricter compliance rules, mistakes like GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B mismatches, incorrect ITC claims, and GSTIN errors are still leading to notices, penalties, and blocked refunds. Tax authorities now rely heavily on automated matching and analytics, leaving little room for manual oversight. Platforms handling filings at scale, such as TaxBuddy, regularly encounter cases where minor-look

GST and income tax compliance have become unavoidable for influencers and digital creators earning from brand deals, sponsorships, affiliate income, and platform monetisation. Once earnings cross the prescribed limits, creators are treated as service providers under GST and as professionals under the income tax law. Errors in GST registration, invoicing, return selection, or advance tax planning can trigger notices and penalties. A structured approach to tracking income, mana

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

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

GST registration cancellation and revocation follow clearly defined procedures under the CGST Act, 2017. Businesses may cancel GST voluntarily due to closure or low turnover, while tax authorities can cancel registrations for non-compliance such as return defaults. Revocation offers a second chance when cancellation is done by the department, provided timelines and conditions are met. Managing these processes requires accurate filings, timely responses, and compliance with fo

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

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

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.