Types of GST Returns and Due Dates

Filing of GST return is must for all Persons and Business entities having GST registration. Every Month there are specific due dates for filing of GST returns. These dates must be carefully saved and sacrosanctly followed to submit and file GST returns. In total, there are 11 GST returns that a user must submit each month. However, it is not necessary to file all of them each month.

In this article, we will look at the different types of GST returns and the due dates.

• GSTR-1 Return – Due on 10th of Every Month

• GSTR-2 Return – Due on 15th of Every Month

• GSTR-3 Return – Due on 20th of Every Month

• GSTR-4 Return – Quarterly Return for Composition Suppliers Due on 18th

• GSTR-5 Return – Monthly Return for Non-Resident Taxable Persons

• GSTR-6 Return – Monthly Return for Input Service Distributors

• GSTR-7 Return – Monthly Return for Tax Deductors

• GSTR-8 Return – Monthly Return for E-Commerce Operator

• GSTR-9 Return – Annual GST Return

• GSTR-10 Return – Final GST Return

• GSTR-11 Return – GST Return for UIN Holders

How to find Correct GST Rates and GST HSN Codes?

After the implementation of GST in India, it is mandatory to mention the HSN Code in the GST Tax Invoice. The HSN is a must put 4 Digit Code that must be put into the Invoice before shipping or selling the goods. Similarly, the HSN Codes must be clearly mentioned in the Purchase invoice by the seller and the same should be put across all GST returns.

Everyday we have face issues in getting the right HSN code for products and services. This is a common problem that many businesses in India face while putting or confirming the Correct GST HSN Code. To overcome this many pupil just put the search code in Google or other search engines as "Find HSN Code for Pencils" or "HSN Code of Pencils"

This is a wrong method as this step will return search results from all across the Globe. Hence the chances of getting the Correct HSN Code for GST Invoicing will be low. You might end up putting up wrong HSN Code and may attract penalty. This is mainly because the HSN Code seeked might belong to many other countries that are already using the GST tax Codes for Goods and Services in their territorial region.

"A few of our client were doing the same mistake when it comes for filing of the GST returns. They were not sure of the HSN Code and hence searched the Internet and put up a different HSN Code that belonged to some country in Europe." Said a Chartered Accountant we met recently.

So what can we do to ensure we do not commit the same mistake again. We'll for Android Phone users you can download the CBEC HSN Code finder and FIND HSN CODES AND GST TAX RATES that are correct.

You can also find out the GST Tax Rate applicable as per the commodity or service under GST Rules.

FIND HSN CODES AND GST RATES IN TELUGU