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GST Services

GST Services — Varun Amita Gupta & Co.

Overview

GST compliance is directly connected with business cash flow, eligible input tax credit, refund realisation and avoidance of interest, penalty and demand exposure. A weak GST process can result in blocked ITC, refund delays, demand notices, mismatch disputes and unnecessary working-capital pressure.

Our approach is compliance-driven and commercially practical. We review GST data with books of accounts, GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-2B, tax ledgers, invoices, e-way bills, e-invoices and supporting records. The objective is not merely to file returns, but to help the client protect eligible ITC, identify tax leakage, maintain clean documentation, claim eligible refunds and reduce the risk of future departmental action.

Where any mismatch or risk is identified, we provide a clear working note or reconciliation for client action. For ITC not appearing in GSTR-2B, our service is limited to identifying and reporting the mismatch to the client; supplier/vendor follow-up is to be handled by the client’s internal team unless separately agreed.

Services Covered

12 Sub-Services
01

GST Registration, Amendment & Revocation

GST registration, core/non-core amendment, additional place of business, cancellation and revocation support for eligible taxpayers.

02

GST Return Filing — GSTR-1, GSTR-3B & QRMP

Monthly/quarterly return filing for outward supplies, tax liability, ITC reporting, QRMP compliance and GST ledger review.

03

GST Return, ITC & Compliance Review

Broad review of GST returns, ITC eligibility, GSTR-2B matching, blocked credit, RCM, invoice classification, HSN/SAC and books-to-return reconciliation.

04

LUT Filing, Export & SEZ Compliance

LUT filing, export documentation, zero-rated supply review, SEZ supply documentation and export-related GST compliance support.

05

GST Refund — Export, SEZ, Inverted Duty & Excess Payment

Refund application support under Section 54 of the CGST Act for eligible refund claims, including export, SEZ, inverted duty and excess cash ledger balance.

06

GST Annual Return & Reconciliation — GSTR-9 / 9C

Annual GST return and reconciliation statement preparation with books-to-return comparison, ITC review and tax difference analysis.

07

GST Notice / SCN Reply — Sections 73, 74 & 74A

Professional reply drafting for GST notices, show-cause notices and departmental communications involving tax, ITC, refund, mismatch and compliance issues.

08

GST Demand Handling — DRC-01, DRC-07, DRC-03 & DRC-03A

Handling of GST demand notices, order summaries, voluntary payment records, demand correction and DRC-03 / DRC-03A adjustment support.

09

GST Departmental Audit, Assessment & Verification Support

Support during departmental audit under Section 65, best judgment/assessment proceedings, verification notices and document-based GST enquiries.

10

GST Appeals — Appellate Authority & GSTAT

Appeal drafting, statement of facts, grounds of appeal, pre-deposit computation, paper book and written submissions before appellate forums.

11

E-Invoicing, E-Way Bill & Invoice Compliance

Review of invoice format, e-invoicing applicability, IRN/QR requirements, e-way bill compliance and movement-documentation controls.

12

Preventive GST Health Check & Risk Review

Periodic GST risk review designed to identify tax leakage, ITC risk, refund opportunity, demand exposure and process gaps before departmental action.

Detailed Scope of Work

01

GST Registration, Amendment & Revocation

SCOPEGST registration, core/non-core amendment, additional place of business, cancellation and revocation support for eligible taxpayers.

We assist in obtaining GST registration for proprietorships, firms, LLPs, companies, trusts, e-commerce sellers, casual taxable persons and other eligible taxpayers. Our work includes document review, business constitution verification, principal/additional place of business proof, authorised signatory details and portal filing. We also support GST amendments, cancellation applications and revocation of cancellation wherever legally permissible. This helps clients start or continue business operations with proper GST status and reduces avoidable portal objections or compliance delays.

02

GST Return Filing — GSTR-1, GSTR-3B & QRMP

SCOPEMonthly/quarterly return filing for outward supplies, tax liability, ITC reporting, QRMP compliance and GST ledger review.

GST return filing is handled after reviewing sales register, purchase register, tax liability, debit/credit notes, RCM transactions, GST ledgers and portal data. For GSTR-1, we verify outward supply reporting, recipient GSTINs, taxable/exempt/zero-rated classification and invoice-level correctness. For GSTR-3B, we review eligible ITC, tax payable, cash/credit ledger utilisation and challan requirements. Proper return filing helps clients avoid late fees, interest exposure, mismatch notices and unnecessary tax blockage.

03

GST Return, ITC & Compliance Review

SCOPEBroad review of GST returns, ITC eligibility, GSTR-2B matching, blocked credit, RCM, invoice classification, HSN/SAC and books-to-return reconciliation.

This is a wider GST review service covering outward supply reporting, input tax credit, GSTR-2B reconciliation, blocked credit, reverse charge liability, invoice-level classification, HSN/SAC reporting and books-to-return matching. Input tax credit eligibility is reviewed with reference to Section 16 of the CGST Act, while ineligible/blocked credit is reviewed with reference to Section 17(5). Where ITC is not appearing in GSTR-2B, our role is to identify and report the mismatch to the client through a clear reconciliation statement; vendor follow-up is to be handled by the client’s internal team unless separately agreed. This review helps protect eligible ITC, reduce wrong-credit exposure and improve the quality of GST filings.

04

LUT Filing, Export & SEZ Compliance

SCOPELUT filing, export documentation, zero-rated supply review, SEZ supply documentation and export-related GST compliance support.

Exporters and suppliers to SEZ require careful GST documentation because refund and zero-rated supply benefits depend on proper records. We assist in LUT filing, review of export invoices, shipping bills, FIRC/BRC, SEZ endorsement, payment realisation documents and GST return reporting. The objective is to ensure that export/SEZ transactions are correctly disclosed and supported by records so that refund claims and departmental verification can be handled smoothly.

05

GST Refund — Export, SEZ, Inverted Duty & Excess Payment

SCOPERefund application support under Section 54 of the CGST Act for eligible refund claims, including export, SEZ, inverted duty and excess cash ledger balance.

GST refund can directly improve business cash flow when eligible claims are properly prepared and filed. We assist in refund applications for export of services, zero-rated supplies, SEZ supplies, inverted duty structure, excess tax payment and electronic cash ledger balance. The work includes preparation of refund statements, reconciliation of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and GSTR-2B, invoice compilation, export/SEZ documents, declarations and response to deficiency memos. Proper refund documentation helps clients unlock working capital and avoid rejection due to incomplete records.

06

GST Annual Return & Reconciliation — GSTR-9 / 9C

SCOPEAnnual GST return and reconciliation statement preparation with books-to-return comparison, ITC review and tax difference analysis.

Annual GST compliance requires reconciliation of the full year’s outward supplies, ITC, tax paid, debit/credit notes, amendments and financial statements. We compile monthly/quarterly GST return data, compare it with books of accounts, identify differences in turnover and ITC, review year-end corrections and prepare GSTR-9 / GSTR-9C where applicable. This process provides management with a year-end GST control check and helps reduce future disputes arising from unreconciled annual data.

07

GST Notice / SCN Reply — Sections 73, 74 & 74A

SCOPEProfessional reply drafting for GST notices, show-cause notices and departmental communications involving tax, ITC, refund, mismatch and compliance issues.

GST notices and show-cause notices require careful review of facts, legal provision, tax period, portal data and supporting records. We prepare replies for mismatch, ITC dispute, short tax payment, excess refund, non-filing, e-way bill, e-invoicing and classification-related issues. Demand proceedings commonly arise under Section 73, Section 74 and, for newer periods, Section 74A of the CGST Act. Our reply drafting is evidence-based and includes reconciliation statements, invoices, ledgers, tax-payment records and legal submissions. The objective is to present the client’s case clearly and reduce avoidable tax, interest and penalty exposure.

08

GST Demand Handling — DRC-01, DRC-07, DRC-03 & DRC-03A

SCOPEHandling of GST demand notices, order summaries, voluntary payment records, demand correction and DRC-03 / DRC-03A adjustment support.

Many businesses face GST portal demand due to DRC-01 notices, DRC-07 orders, voluntary payments, pre-deposit issues or mismatch between demand and payment records. We review the notice/order, electronic liability register, cash/credit ledgers, payment challans and DRC forms to identify the correct position. Rule 142 of the CGST Rules provides the framework for notice/order summaries such as DRC-01 and DRC-07 and also recognises DRC-03A for crediting DRC-03 payments against a demand in specified cases. Proper demand handling helps clients avoid duplicate payment, incorrect outstanding demand and unnecessary blockage of funds.

09

GST Departmental Audit, Assessment & Verification Support

SCOPESupport during departmental audit under Section 65, best judgment/assessment proceedings, verification notices and document-based GST enquiries.

GST departmental audits and verification proceedings require organised records, reconciliations and issue-wise explanations. We assist in preparing sales/purchase registers, GST returns, e-way bills, e-invoices, ITC workings, refund records, RCM workings and books-to-return reconciliation. Section 65 of the CGST Act empowers tax authorities to undertake audit of registered persons. Our support helps management respond professionally, avoid inconsistent explanations and present records in a structured manner.

10

GST Appeals — Appellate Authority & GSTAT

SCOPEAppeal drafting, statement of facts, grounds of appeal, pre-deposit computation, paper book and written submissions before appellate forums.

When an adverse GST order is received, we assist in reviewing the order, limitation, demand amount, pre-deposit requirement, facts, legal issues and available evidence. Appeals before the Appellate Authority are governed by Section 107 of the CGST Act, and appeals to the Appellate Tribunal are governed by Section 112. Our work includes drafting grounds of appeal, statement of facts, written submissions, paper book, reconciliation annexures and supporting documentation. This helps clients challenge unsustainable demands in a structured and legally supported manner.

11

E-Invoicing, E-Way Bill & Invoice Compliance

SCOPEReview of invoice format, e-invoicing applicability, IRN/QR requirements, e-way bill compliance and movement-documentation controls.

Invoice compliance is a key GST control area because errors in invoice particulars, HSN/SAC, place of supply, tax rate, e-invoicing or e-way bill can create disputes at the return, refund or assessment stage. We review e-invoicing applicability, IRN generation process, QR code compliance, credit/debit note reporting, e-way bill generation, validity and movement-documentation requirements. This helps clients reduce operational errors, detention risk and mismatch between invoices, returns and books.

12

Preventive GST Health Check & Risk Review

SCOPEPeriodic GST risk review designed to identify tax leakage, ITC risk, refund opportunity, demand exposure and process gaps before departmental action.

This service is designed as a preventive review for businesses that want better control over GST compliance. We examine GST returns, books, GSTR-2B, ITC claims, RCM, e-invoicing, e-way bills, refund position, annual reconciliation and pending demands. The review identifies possible tax leakage, ineligible ITC, missed eligible credit, refund opportunities, wrong reporting, unpaid RCM, classification risk and documentation gaps. The commercial benefit to the client is better cash-flow control, protection of eligible ITC, lower interest/penalty exposure and reduced risk of future notices.

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