Resolution of errors while submitting GSTR 9!

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a comprehensive indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and services across India. Filing GST returns is a crucial aspect of regulatory adherence for businesses enrolled in the system.

Taxpayers may encounter various GST error codes during the various submissions, each signaling a distinct issue necessitating resolution. Proficiency in decoding these error codes is indispensable for ensuring precise and punctual compliance.

In this blog, known errors while filing GSTR 9 are decoded!

Errors in GSTR 9

Note 1:

You are advised to please follow the below steps for the calculation of GSTR1 data in GSTR-9 Table 4 as below:

4(a) -> B2C: all data belonging to B2CS/B2CL/CDNUR-B2CS/CDNUR-B2CL and their amendments (The aggregate value of supplies made to consumers and unregistered persons on which tax has been paid shall be declared here. This includes details of supplies made through E-Commerce operators and is to be declared net of credit notes or debit notes)

4(b) -> B2B: all data belonging to B2B except reverse-charge/Deemed/SezWithout-Payment (The aggregate value of supplies made to registered persons (including supplies made to UINs) on which tax has been paid shall be declared here. This includes supplies made through E-Commerce operators, but shall not include supplies on which tax is to be paid by the recipient on a reverse charge basis. Details of debit and credit notes are to be mentioned separately)

4(c) -> EXPWP: all data belonging to Export-With Payment section, except SEZ The aggregate value of exports on which tax has been paid shall be declared here. This excludes supplies to SEZs.

4(d) -> SEZWP: all data belonging to the B2B section which is Sez-With-Payment (The aggregate value of supplies to SEZs on which tax has been paid shall be declared here)

4(e) -> Deemed: all data belonging to the B2B section which is Deemed (The aggregate value of supplies in the nature of deemed exports on which tax has been paid shall be declared here)

4(f) -> AT/TXPD: all data belonging to AT/TXPD and their amendments (Details of all unadjusted advances i.e. an advance that has been received, and tax has been paid but the invoice has not been issued in the current year shall be declared here)

4(i) -> Credit Notes: all data belonging to Credit-Notes of 4(b),4(c),4(d),4(e) (The aggregate value of credit notes issued in respect of B2B supplies, exports, supplies made to an SEZ and deemed exports shall be declared here)

4(j) -> Debit Notes: all data belonging to Debit-Notes of 4(b),4(c),4(d),4(e) (The aggregate value of debit notes issued in respect of B2B supplies, exports, supplies made to an SEZ and deemed exports shall be declared here)

4(k) -> Upward Amendments: all data belonging to Upward Amendments of 4(b),4(c),4(d),4(e),4(h),4(i) 4(l) -> Downward Amendments: all data belonging to Downward Amendments of 4(b),4(c),4(d),4(e),4(h),4(i) (Details of amendments made to B2B supplies, exports, supplies made to an SEZ and deemed exports, credit notes, debit notes and refund vouchers shall be declared here)

5(a) -> EXPWOP: all data belonging to EXPWOP section (The aggregate value of exports (except supplies to SEZs) on which tax has not been paid shall be declared here)

5(b) -> SEZWOP: all data belonging to the B2B section that is Sez-Without-Pay (The aggregate value of supplies to SEZs on which tax has not been paid shall be declared here)

5(c) -> B2B_REVERSE_CHARGE: all data belonging to the B2B section that is a reverse charge (The aggregate value of supplies made to registered persons on which tax is payable by the recipient on the reverse charge basis. Details of debit and credit notes are to be mentioned separately)

5(d) -> Exempted: Exempted in NIL section (The aggregate value of exempted supplies shall be declared here)

5(e) -> Nil Rated: Nil Rated in NIL section (The aggregate value Nil rated supplies shall be declared here)

5(f) -> Non-GST supply: Non-GST Supply in NIL section (The aggregate value of Non-GST supplies shall be declared here. This includes ‘no supply’)

5(h) -> CreditNotes: all data belonging to CreditNotes of 5(a),5(b),5(c) (The aggregate value of credit notes issued in respect of supplies declared in 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, and 5F shall be declared here)

5(i) -> DebitNotes: all data belonging to DebitNotes of 5(a),5(b),5(c) (The aggregate value of debit notes issued in respect of supplies declared in 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, and 5F shall be declared here)

5(j) -> Upward Amendments: all data belonging to Upward Amendments of 5(a),5(b),5(c),5(h),5(i) 5(k) -> Downward Amendments: all data belonging to Downward Amendments of 5(a),5(b),5(c),5(h),5(i) (Details of amendments made to exports (except supplies to SEZs) and supplies to SEZs on which tax has not been paid shall be declared here)

Note 2:

Please note that GSTR2A data will not always match with GSTR-9 --> Table 8A data because of the following reasons:

1. Figures in GSTR-2A are auto-populated based on filed/saved/submitted Form GSTR-1 of the supplier taxpayer. But figures in table 8A of Form GSTR-9 are auto-populated only on the basis of only ‘FILED’ Form GSTR-1 by the supplier taxpayer. In case, Form GSTR -1 is not filed by your supplier, then credit related to those invoices will not appear in Table 8A of your Form GSTR-9.
2. In ITC values in form GSTR-9 --> Table 8 --> point A, if the supplier does not have Reverse charges (values: "N") is considered for ITC calculations shown here. If the supplier has Reverse charges (values: "Y") will not be considered for ITC calculations.
3. If the GSTIN of the original recipient has been changed through amendment, then the original recipient will not get ITC, but ITC will be accounted for in Table 8A of the new recipient.
4. The Figures in Table 8A of Form GSTR-9 do not contain ITC for the period during which the recipient taxpayer was under the composition scheme.

Conclusion :

Navigating errors while submitting GSTR 9 can be challenging, but understanding the common issues and their resolutions can streamline the process. By following the outlined steps and solutions, taxpayers can effectively address errors, ensuring timely and accurate filing. Regularly updating and verifying data, along with adhering to the specified procedures, helps maintain compliance and avoid potential penalties. Staying informed about these common errors and their fixes will enhance your GST filing experience and contribute to smoother business operations.