www.gst.gov.in – Know all about the Government GST Portal Login
www.gst.gov.in – Know all about the Government GST Portal Login
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www.gst.gov.in is the government’s official GST website and is also known as the GST portal /GSTN portal. It facilitates numerous services for taxpayers ranging from obtaining GST registration, filing of GST returns, application for refunds, to the time a taxpayer applies for the cancellation of the GST registration.
The important aspect of the GST regime is that the tax administration must have a strong backing of technology. This means that the taxpayers will no longer be required to visit the tax departments in person for assessments and submit the applications or returns, although facilitation centres are present across India. The GST portal allows all communications to be done on it, such as approving, rejecting, or responding to applications. It includes intimation of notices by the department and window to respond to the same by taxpayers.
Update as on 6th August 2020
There’s a new facility on the GST portal for tax filers to get the invoice-wise details of input tax credit that has been auto-populated in Table 8A of the GSTR-9 annual return.
The same can be obtained by clicking on the ‘Download Table 8A Document Details’ button appearing under the instructions, at the top of the GSTR-9 return form.
The offline tool (Excel utility) for filing Form GSTR-4 by Composition Scheme taxpayers is available for download on the GST portal.
Taxpayers are now allowed to file another application for Revocation of Cancellation of Registration, if their previous application has been rejected.
Update as on 21st July 2020
GSTR-4 (annual return) facility is now available on the GST portal.
Update as on 19th June 2020
Registered taxpayers being companies can file returns through EVC between the following dates:
GSTR-1: 27th May 2020 to 30th September 2020
GSTR-3B: 21st April 2020 to 30th September 2020
Update as on 8th June 2020
GSTN enables Nil GSTR-3B filing via SMS from 8th June 2020.
Update as on 27th May 2020
The facility for GST registration is made available for IRP/RPs on the GST Portal.
Update as on 21st April 2020
The PMT-09 facility is LIVE on the GST portal. It allows taxpayer to transfer the cash balance from one head to another within the electronic cash ledger.
Update as on 28th March 2020
The government introduced functionality to track the status of refund application on the GST portal. The taxpayers can know the stage at which the refund application is pending with the tax-officer or taxpayer.
Click here to know the status of your refund.
Update as on 13th March 2020
Various GST compliance-related forms are made available on the GST portal for the use of taxpayers and officials. These forms are issued for registration, payments, ITC, filing returns or refunds, etc.
Update as on 19th February 2020
The facility to file GSTR-9 and 9C for FY 2018-19 is now enabled and open on the GST portal.
Update as on 18th February 2020
The due dates of filing form GSTR-3B for January 2020 are 20th, 22nd and 24th of February 2020. The due date depends upon the turnover in FY 2018-19 and the state/UT in which the taxpayer is registered.
Update as on 18th February 2020
CMP-02 filing is now open for those who wish to opt for the composition scheme for FY 2020-21.
Update as on 1st January 2020
The new GSTINs re-allocated to taxpayers of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
First of all, the services tab contains the link for applying to new GST registration. A person, being supplier of goods as well as services is required to register under GST if his turnover exceeds the threshold of Rs 20 lakh (Rs 10 lakh for NE and hill states). In case of supplier of only goods, the limit is Rs 40 lakh subject to some conditions. The details of threshold limit is explained in our article on GST Registration limits.
You can apply for the GST registration online on the GST Portal.
Payments
The next tab found is “Payments”. Any GST registered taxpayer can create challan and make payment. There is option to track status as well.
Also, use the ‘Track Application Status’ facility for the registration and refund on the GST portal.
e-Way Bill System
The e-way bill system tab guides you to the e-way bill portal. You can also access FAQs and the user manual on the e-way bill portal.
The section includes other services such as Filing Clarifications, the GST Challan Creation, Locating a GST Practitioner, and Tracking Refund Application Status using the ARN number.
To know ‘How to register for GST online’, please refer to our article.
2. GST Law
The tab consists of a list of links to CBIC and other states/UT commercial tax websites. The links host CGST act and rules, SGST act and rules and all other acts and rules relevant to GST. Also, the latest notifications, amendments and circulars around GST can be accessed therefrom.
3. Download
The tab consists of two main sections – Offline Tools and GST Statistics. The government has both online and offline methods to file GST returns. The link for GST offline tools provides the offline utility of the GST forms and returns as follows:
The tab gives access to the metrics on the past filing trends on GSTR-1 and 3B as follows:
4. Search Taxpayer
You can search a taxpayer’s GSTIN/UIN or PAN to verify the details of the taxpayer or GSTINs registered under the PAN. This feature is available on the home page and also after logging in. You can find a composition dealer who has opted in or out of the scheme by entering either the GSTIN or the state from which he is registered.
5. Help and Taxpayer Facilities
The help tab on the GST portal homepage contains many how-to guides, ‘System requirements’ for various GST filings, ‘User-manuals, Videos and FAQs’ and a link redirecting users to the grievance redressal portal. Further, advisories on new facilities, list of errors with resolutions are available. List of GST suvidha providers (GSPs) and list of free accounting and billing softwares are latest additions to the GST portal. These have been made available to the user on GST portal to resolve any issue or doubt in the return filing process, GST registration, etc.
5. News | Updates | Events
On scrolling down, you can see all the GST news like the change in due dates, GSTN system updates and change in the filing processes under this section.
6. Important Dates
In the ‘Important Dates’ section, the upcoming GST returns deadlines are notified for the users. Any change in the notified dates can be seen here.
b. After logging in
The home page of the gst.gov.in after you log in is as follows :
1. Dashboard
Dashboard section appears on the screen once you log in to GST portal. You can access your profile, notice(s), order(s) in one click on this dashboard page. Also, the taxpayer can file returns or create tax payment challan from this screen.
2. Services
Apart from the services offered before logging in, the GST portal provides you with an elaborate list of services once you log in.
a. Under the Registration tab, there is an additional facility to amend non-core fields of the GST registration.
b. Under the Ledgers tab, you can access the following :
c. Under the Returns tab, you can explore the following options :
d. Under the Payments tab, you will find these :
e. After logging in, you have access to the following list of services:
f. Under the Refunds tab, you will have the below options to choose:
Rest of the tabs such as the ‘GST Law’, ‘Search Taxpayers’, ‘Help’ and ‘e-Way Bill System’ offers you the same options even after logging in to the gst.gov.in.
Quick view of Services provided on GST Portal ( gst.gov.in login ) once logged in
A registered user can log in to www.gst.gov.inOnce a user logs in these are the services available to a user. Click on the service to see the detailed guide.
Other than the above changing non-core fields, browsing notices received, filing ITC forms, and engage/disengage GST practitioner are some of the other services provided by the GST portal/GSTN.
How to register on www.gst.gov.in?
Every person is required to register for GST when the annual turnover exceeds the threshold limit through the GST portal. It is a simple 11-step process to register on the government’s GST portal.
How can ClearTax help you?
ClearTax provides the following services to make your entire GST learning and GST return filing easier :
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The tab gives access to the metrics on the past filing trends on GSTR-1 and 3B as follows:
b. Under the Ledgers tab, you can access the following :
c. Under the Returns tab, you can explore the following options :
d. Under the Payments tab, you will find these :
e. After logging in, you have access to the following list of services:
f. Under the Refunds tab, you will have the below options to choose:
Rest of the tabs such as the ‘GST Law’, ‘Search Taxpayers’, ‘Help’ and ‘e-Way Bill System’ offers you the same options even after logging in to the gst.gov.in.
