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GST Audit

A GST audit is an examination of a taxpayer’s records, returns, and other relevant documents to ensure compliance with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) laws. It verifies that the declared turnover, taxes paid, refunds claimed, and input tax credits (ITC) utilized are accurate and in accordance with the applicable regulations.

Self-Audit (By Taxpayer): P Square Taxpayers must maintain records and file returns accurately. Ensures compliance with GST provisions on a regular basis.
Conducted by a Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost Accountant if the taxpayer’s turnover exceeds a specified threshold (varies by country, e.g., ₹2 crore in India).
Conducted by tax authorities as per GST laws. Authorities issue prior notice specifying the audit period and documents required.
Ordered by a GST officer when they suspect discrepancies in the taxpayer’s financial records. Conducted by a CA or Cost Accountant nominated by the tax authority.

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Types of GST Audi

India has a Dual GST Model. Under this tax maybe levied simultaneously by both Central and State governments on certain taxable supplies. Such as on inter-state supplies, tax is levied by Central Government.

Features Central GST – CGST State GST – SGST Integrated GST – IGST
Tax Levied By Central Government on Intra-State supplies of Goods and/or Services State Government, on Intra-State supplies Central Government, on Inter-State supplies
Applicability Supplies inside a state Supplies inside a state Interstate supplies and import
Input Tax Credit Against CGST and IGST Against SGST and IGST Against CGST, SGST, and IGST
Tax Revenue Sharing Central Government State Government Shared between State and Central governments
Free Supplies Applicable Applicable Applicable

Who Must Get GST Audit

All businesses involved in buying or selling goods or providing services, or both, should register for GST. But for below-listed persons, GST Registration is compulsory.

  • Previous Law Converted Taxpayer – All individuals or companies registered under the Pre-GST tax laws like Service Tax or Excise or VAT, etc.
  • Turnover for Goods Provider – If your sales or turnover of goods is crossing Rs. 40 lakh in a year then GST Registration is mandatory. For the Special Category Status, the limit is Rs. 20 lakh in a year.
  • Turnover for Service Provider – If you are a service provider & sales or turnover is crossing Rs. 20 lakh in a year then GST Registration is mandatory. For the Special Category Status, the limit is Rs. 10 lakh in a year
  • Casual Taxpayer – If you supply goods or services, in events/exhibitions, and not have a permanent place of doing business. In such cases, GST is charged based on an estimated turnover of 90 days. The validity of the Registration is also 90 days.
  • Agents of Suppliers or Input Service Distributor (ISD) – All supplier agents and ISD, to earn benefits of Input Tax Credit, need GST Registration.
  • NRI Taxable Person – If you are an NRI or handling the business of NRI in India.
  • Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) – Businesses who need to pay taxes under the RCM also need to be GST registered.
  • E-Commerce Portals & Sellers – Every e-commerce portal (such as Amazon or Flipkart) under which multiple vendors are selling their products. Or for all vendors. You need a GST Registration.

GST Audit Process on Government Portal

To register for GST on the Government site, you need to follow the below steps. Cautiously & Accurately.

  • Go to the Government GST Portal and look for Registration Tab.
  • Fill PAN No., Mobile No., E-mail ID and State in Part-A of Form GST REG-01 of GST Registration.
  • You will receive a temporary reference number on your Mobile and via E-mail after OTP verification.
  • You will then need to fill Part-B of Form GST REG-01. To be duly signed (by DSC or EVC) and upload the required documents specified according to the business type.
  • An acknowledgment will be generated in Form GST REG-02.
  • In case any information is pending from your side. It will be sought from you by intimating you in Form GST REG-03. for this, you may be required to visit the department and clarify or produce the documents within 7 working days in Form GST REG-04.
  • The office may also reject your application if they find any errors. You will be informed about this in Form GST REG-05.
  • Finally, a certificate of registration in Finally, a certificate of registration will be issued to you by the department after verification and approval in Form GST REG-06.

Procedure for

GST Audit through P Square

Fill the simple application form provided on our website.

Send your documents that are required according to your category of business.

We will file all your forms on behalf of you along with the declaration.

As soon as we will get your GST number, we will send you by E-mail.

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Accounts reconciliation

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What is GST audit?

A GST audit is a document that registered taxpayers must file under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system. It contains details of their sales, purchases, tax collected on sales (Output GST), and tax paid on purchases (Input Tax Credit or ITC). The return helps the government calculate the taxpayer’s GST liability or refund eligibility. Various types of GST returns exist, such as GSTR-1 for outward supplies, GSTR-3B for summarizing tax payments, and GSTR-9 for annual returns. Filing is mandatory for compliance and to claim ITC, ensuring business transparency and avoiding penalties. Returns are filed monthly, quarterly, or annually based on the taxpayer’s category.

Why should you

Maintain Books of Accounts?

It is a Statutory Requirement for all businesses except for Sole Proprietorship.

Helps you review your performance and take steps to improve.

Maintaining books of accounts helps you when you need funding from investors.

Below is a detailed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a GST audit?

A GST audit is the examination of a taxpayer’s records, returns, and documents to ensure compliance with GST laws. It verifies turnover, taxes paid, input tax credit (ITC) claims, and adherence to GST regulations.

Who is required to undergo a GST audit?

Taxpayers with turnover exceeding the prescribed threshold (e.g., ₹2 crore in India) must undergo a mandatory audit.

What are the types of GST audits?

Turnover-based Audit: Mandatory for taxpayers exceeding the turnover threshold. Departmental Audit: Conducted by tax authorities.

What documents are required for a GST audit?

GST registration certificate. GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, etc.). Sales and purchase registers. Tax invoices and e-way bills.

How should taxpayers prepare for a GST audit?

Keep records up-to-date and reconciled. Ensure GST returns match the financial statements. Regularly review ITC claims and tax payments.

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