What is GST annual return filing?
GST annual return filing is also known as GSTR 9. GSTR-9 is an annual return which has to be filed yearly by taxpayers registered under GST.
GSTR 9 consists of details regarding the inward and outward supplies made and received during the relevant prior year, under different tax heads i.e. CGST, SGST, IGST, and HSN codes.
GSTR 9 is a consolidation of all of the monthly/quarterly returns filed that year.
GSTR-9 return helps in extensive reconciliation of data for 100% transparent disclosures.
Details that you should fill in the GSTR-9?
GSTR-9 is divided into 6 parts and 19 sections. Each part asks for details that are available from your previously filed returns and books of accounts.
For GST annual returns, you would need to fill annual sales, and you would bifurcate it between the cases that are subject to tax and not subject to tax. On the purchase side, you will have to mention the annual value of inward supplies and ITC availed. Moreover, these purchases have to be classified as inputs, input services, and capital goods. Details of ITC that need to be reversed due to ineligibility have to be entered.
Who has to file an annual return?
All taxpayers/taxable persons, except the one mentioned below, should file their GSTR 9.
1) Input service distributors
2) Taxpayers who opt for composition scheme. They have to file GSTR-9A.
3) Non-resident taxable persons
4) A Casual Taxable Person
5) Persons paying TDS under section 51 of the CGST Act