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Understand GST, in plain language
Honest, practical guides written and reviewed by a registered GST Practitioner — no jargon, no filler.
Basics
GST Turnover Thresholds: Do You Actually Need to Register?
A clear look at the GST turnover thresholds — ₹40 lakh for goods, ₹20 lakh for services — how aggregate turnover is measured, and the many situations where the threshold simply does not apply.
Read guide · 5 minCGST, SGST and IGST: The Three GSTs, Explained
One GST rate, but split into different components depending on whether a sale is within the state or across states. This guide makes CGST, SGST and IGST simple.
Read guide · 5 minGST Rate Slabs, Explained
GST isn’t one flat rate — goods and services sit in different slabs. This guide explains the main rates, the special ones, and how to find the correct rate for what you sell.
Read guide · 5 minHSN and SAC Codes, Explained
HSN codes classify goods and SAC codes classify services. They decide your GST rate and must appear on invoices and returns. This guide explains how to use them correctly.
Read guide · 5 minPlace of Supply Under GST, Explained
Place of supply is the rule that decides which GST applies — CGST+SGST or IGST. It’s not always where the buyer sits. This guide makes it practical for goods and services.
Read guide · 6 minReturns
GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and the GST Return Cycle, Explained
A clear explanation of the monthly GST return cycle: what GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B each do, how they relate, the due dates, and why keeping them consistent keeps you out of trouble.
Read guide · 7 minHow to File GSTR-3B: A Step-by-Step Guide
GSTR-3B is the monthly summary return where you declare sales, claim input tax credit and pay your tax. This guide walks through it table by table so you know exactly what goes where.
Read guide · 8 minHow to File GSTR-1: A Step-by-Step Guide
GSTR-1 reports your sales, invoice by invoice. Because it feeds your buyers’ GSTR-2B, filing it correctly and on time directly affects their input tax credit — and your relationships.
Read guide · 7 minThe QRMP Scheme: Quarterly Returns, Monthly Payment
QRMP lets smaller businesses file GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B quarterly while paying tax monthly. It cuts filing work — but has trade-offs. This guide helps you decide.
Read guide · 5 minFiling a Nil GST Return: Why It Still Matters
No sales this month doesn’t mean no filing. A Nil return is still due — and skipping it triggers late fees and can lead to bigger problems. Here’s what you need to know.
Read guide · 4 minCompliance
Input Tax Credit (ITC): How to Claim It Correctly
Input tax credit is where GST either saves you money or costs you a notice. This guide explains the conditions to claim it, why GSTR-2B matters, and the errors that lead to reversals and interest.
Read guide · 6 minGST Notices: What They Mean and How to Respond
GST notices are common and usually manageable — but only if you respond properly and on time. This guide decodes the notices you are most likely to receive and what to do about each.
Read guide · 6 minGST Late Fees and Interest, Explained
Miss a GST deadline and two separate charges start: a per-day late fee for the return, and interest on any unpaid tax. This guide explains both and how to limit the damage.
Read guide · 6 minThe GST Composition Scheme, Explained
The composition scheme lets small businesses pay GST at a low flat rate with minimal filing — but at the cost of input credit and some freedoms. This guide helps you decide if it fits.
Read guide · 7 minE-Way Bills: When You Need One and How They Work
An e-way bill is the electronic document that must accompany goods in transit above a value threshold. Get it wrong and your consignment can be detained — this guide keeps you clear.
Read guide · 6 minE-Invoicing Under GST: Who It Applies To
E-invoicing means reporting B2B invoices to a government portal to get an IRN and QR code before issuing them. This guide explains who must do it and how it changes your billing.
Read guide · 6 minReverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) Under GST
Normally the seller collects GST. Under reverse charge, the buyer pays it directly to the government. This guide covers when RCM applies and how to handle it without creating a liability you missed.
Read guide · 6 minGST Invoice Rules: What a Valid Tax Invoice Must Show
A GST invoice isn’t just a bill — it’s the document that lets your buyer claim credit. Miss a mandatory field and that credit is at risk. This guide covers what a valid invoice needs.
Read guide · 6 minRefunds
LUT and Exports Under GST, Explained
Exports are zero-rated under GST — but you must choose how: supply under an LUT without paying tax, or pay IGST and claim it back. This guide explains both routes.
Read guide · 6 minGST Refunds: When You’re Owed Money and How to Claim It
GST refunds arise in more situations than most businesses realise — exports, inverted duty, excess balances. Unclaimed, that’s your working capital sitting idle. This guide explains the main cases.
Read guide · 6 minReady to sort out your GST?
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