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GSTR-3B Autofill Facility

By Annapoorna

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Updated on: Mar 24th, 2021

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7 min read

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The GSTN has introduced a facility for auto-population of details into GSTR-3B from GSTR-1 and GSTR-2B from 4th September 2020.

Applicability of GSTR-3B autofill facility

The GSTR-3B autofill facility is made available for normal taxpayers, SEZ units, SEZ developers, and the casual taxable persons filing monthly GSTR-1. The PDF of Form GSTR-3B will be available on the GSTR-3B dashboard once the taxpayer files GSTR-1. This facility will be available for quarterly filers at a later date. The same is available on the GSTR-3B dashboard on the GST portal.

Date of availability of the GSTR-3B autofill facility

This facility is available from the tax period of August 2020 onwards. It means the PDF statement of GSTR-3B for August 2020 will contain auto-generated figures from the respective GSTR-1 and GSTR-2B. 

Source of auto-population of details into GSTR-3B

  1. Output liability: Tables 3.1 & 3.2 of Form GSTR-3B other than Table-3.1(d) related to inward supplies liable to reverse charge are auto-generated by the system based on details updated in GSTR-1 for the tax period.
  2. Input Tax Credit (ITC): The details of ITC and inward supplies liable to reverse charge, which is to be reported in Tables 4 and 3.1(d) of GSTR-3B, are auto-generated the system from Form GSTR-2B for the tax period.

Note: The values generated in auto-generated GSTR-3B are not final. The taxpayer can verify the details before filing and make changes, if any.

Contents of the GSTR-3B autofill or the system generated GSTR-3B

The auto-filled GSTR-3B will contain values in Table 3 from the already filed GSTR-1. The following tables will be auto-populated:

  • Table 3.1(a): Outward supplies- other than zero-rated, nil rated and exempted
  • Table 3.1(b): Outward supplies- zero-rated
  • Table 3.1(c): Other outward supplies- nil rated, exempted
  • Table 3.1(e): Non-GST outward supplies
  • Table 3.2: Supplies made to unregistered persons
  • Table 3.2: Supplies made to composition taxable persons
  • Table 3.2: Supplies made to UIN holders
  • Table 3.1(d): Inward supplies liable to reverse charge from GSTR-2B
  • Table 4A: ITC available from GSTR-2B
  • Table 4B: ITC reversed from GSTR-2B

But if negative numbers are reported in GSTR-1, then such figures would be mentioned as zero in the PDF statement of GSTR-3B.

Manner of generation of GSTR-3B autofill and the PDF statement

GSTR-3BGSTR-1 & GSTR-2BRemarks
Table 3.1(a) Outward supplies- other than zero-rated, nil rated and exemptedThis table is auto generated from Tables-4A, 4B, 4C, 5A, 5B, 6C, 7A-1, 7B-1 9A, 9B, 9C, 10A, 10B, and 11 of GSTR-1Net positive values from GSTR-1 are reflected in the respective tables. Net negative values are considered as zero and will not be considered in the table.
Table 3.1(b) Outward supplies- zero-ratedThis table is auto-generated from Tables-6A, 6B and 9A, 9B and 9C of GSTR-1
Table 3.1(c) Outward supplies- Nil rated, exemptedThis table is auto-generated from Table-8 of GSTR-1
Table 3.1(e) Non-GST outward supplies
Table 3.2- Details of inter-state supplies made to unregistered persons, taxable composition persons and UIN holdersUnregistered persons: It is auto generated from Tables-5A, 7B_1, 9A, 9B, 9C, 10B, 11_1_A2, 11_1_B2 and 11_II of GSTR-1.
Composite taxpayers: It is auto-generated from tables 4A, 4C, 9A, 9B and 9C of GSTR-1.
UIN holders: It is auto-generated from tables 4A, 4C, 9A, 9B and 9C of GSTR-1.
These details will be populated from the Place of Supply (PoS) details updated by the taxpayer in GSTR-1.
3.1(d) Inward supplies liable to reverse chargeThis table is auto-generated from Part A of Table 3 and
Table 4 of GSTR-2B.
If the taxpayer finds that the actual liability is more than the value which is auto-generated by the system, he can correct the value in GSTR-3B.
But, the data entered by the taxpayer cannot be in a variance of more than 5% with the auto-populated data.
4A ITC AvailableThis table is auto-generated from
Table 3 of GSTR-2B.
Positive ITC values are reported in respective tables.
Negative values will be reported in Table 4B(2) for ITC reversal.
4B(2) ITC reversedThis table is auto-generated from Table 3-Part B-Section I and Table 4 of GSTR-2BPositive values of all credit notes on which ITC is not available.
Negative values Table 4A ITC available will be considered in this table as it is a reversal of ITC.

FAQs on system generated GSTR-3B

What are the benefits of auto-generated GSTR-3B?

The system generated GSTR-3B:

  • Assists the taxpayers in filing GSTR-3B.
  • Minimises errors and mismatch in return filing.
  • Reconciliation of GSTR-1 and GSTR-2B with GSTR-3B will be easier.
  • Reduces the time consumed for filling details in GSTR-3B.
Can a taxpayer edit auto-draft details in Form GSTR-3B?

Yes, a taxpayer can edit the details in auto-drafted GSTR-3B. Such cells will be highlighted in red, and a warning message will appear. 

How can a taxpayer generate a system generated GSTR-3B?

Taxpayers can log in to the GST portal and navigate to Returns Dashboard > Select Return period > GSTR-3B> System Generated 3B.

What will happen if a taxpayer has not filed GSTR-1 but proceeds to file GSTR-3B?

In this case, the auto-drafted GSTR-3B will be partially available. The data generated from GSTR-2B will be available. However, data from GSTR-1 will not be reported as the same is not filed. 

Why is the system generated GSTR-3B button disabled even if the taxpayer is a monthly GSTR-1 filer?

If a taxpayer has not filed GSTR-1 for a particular month, the system generated GSTR-3B button will be disabled.

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