GST
Using GSTR-1A to add or correct invoices
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Facts
GSTR-1A lets you add missed invoices or amend details reported in GSTR-1 for the same tax period. It is available after GSTR-1 is filed and before GSTR-3B for that period is filed. Changes flow to GSTR-3B and to the buyer's records.
Provisions and law
- Sec 37, CGST Act 2017Details of outward supplies to be furnished in GSTR-1
- Rule 59, CGST Rules 2017Form and due date of GSTR-1; monthly filers by the 11th of the next month
Analysis
Missed B2B invoices hurt your buyer, who cannot take credit until your invoice appears in his GSTR-2B. If you add them through GSTR-1A before GSTR-3B, the tax goes into this month's return and no interest arises. If you miss the window, report them in the next month's GSTR-1, pay tax with interest for the delay, and tell the buyer the credit will appear one month later.
Conclusion
- List invoices missing from the filed GSTR-1
- Open GSTR-1A from the Returns Dashboard for the same period
- Add or amend the invoices and file GSTR-1A
- Then file GSTR-3B, which will pick up the updated liability
- Tell your buyer which period the invoices will reflect in
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