GST
TDS or TCS credit higher than declared turnover
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Facts
The officer compares taxable value in TDS and TCS credits with your declared turnover. Differences often come from returns, cancellations or a different reporting month.
Provisions and law
- Sec 61, CGST Act 2017Officer may scrutinise returns, inform discrepancies and seek an explanation; if accepted, no further action; if not, action under Sec 65, 66, 67, 73 or 74
- Instruction 02/2022-GST (22 March 2022)SOP for scrutiny: one ASMT-10 per GSTIN per year, specific and quantified discrepancies, DRC-03 payments to be considered, timelines for ASMT-12 or further action
- Sec 52, CGST Act 2017E-commerce operator collects TCS on net supplies
Analysis
The SOP lists taxable value against TCS and TDS credit as a parameter. Example: TCS data shows ₹48 lakh but your returns show ₹45 lakh; ₹3 lakh is returns processed after the operator's statement. Attach the operator's reports and your reconciliation.
Conclusion
- Download TCS and TDS credit details for the year.
- Compare with your sales by month.
- Explain returns, cancellations and timing.
- Pay tax on any unreported sales.
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