GST
GST return filing calendar for small businesses
GST compliance becomes easier when a business keeps purchase invoices, sales invoices, e-way bills, credit notes, debit notes and bank records organized every month. The goal is not only to file returns, but to make sure the figures reconcile with books and input tax credit records.
Common monthly preparation checklist
- Collect all sales and purchase invoices for the month.
- Match purchase invoices with vendor-reported data.
- Review input tax credit eligibility before claiming credit.
- Reconcile GST liability with accounting books.
- Keep proof of payment and return acknowledgements safely.
When should you contact a CA?
Contact a Chartered Accountant if you have mismatch notices, blocked credit, high-value transactions, delayed filings, exports, reverse charge liability or frequent amendments. A short review can prevent avoidable interest, late fees and disputes.