How to file GST returns online in 2025?

GST Return Filing Online 2025: One of the most significant aspects of GST compliance is the timely and accurate submission of GST returns; below is comprehensive guide on how to file GST returns online in 2025.

GST Return Filing Online 2025: Readers must note that this is simply general guidance on filing GST returns.

GST Return Filing Online 2025: All the taxpayers in India needs to submit returns regularly under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system. To file GST returns, businesses must hand over details about their sales, purchases, taxes they’ve paid, and input tax credits (ITC) they’re claiming in specific formats.

One of the most significant aspects of GST compliance is the timely and accurate submission of GST returns. Along with standard monthly and yearly return forms such as GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and GSTR-9, the GST system includes a number of alternative return types for a number of reasons.

Below are comprehensive, step-by-step instructions for submitting GST returns online:

Step 1: Visit the official GST portal at http://www.gst.gov.in.

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Step 2: Enter the GSTIN (GST Identification Number), username, password, and the captcha code to log in.

Step 3: After logging in, you will reach the dashboard and go to the returns dashboard: Services > Returns > Returns Dashboard.

Step 4: Choose the financial year and month or quarter you want to file the return for.

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Step 5: This opens up the right return forms for you based on how you’re registered. Choose the form you need to file and click ‘Prepare Online’.

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Keep in mind: Different GST Return Forms apply to different taxpayers. It depends on their turnover, type of supply, or registration category.

Step 6: Fill out all the needed personal details, save the form, and hit ‘Submit’.

Step 7: After submitting, use ‘Track Return Status’ to check where things stand and to pay.

Step 8: Head to ‘Payment of Tax’ and click ‘Check Balance’ to see your available credit and cash balances.

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Step 9: Choose ‘Offset liability’ and pay cash for any amount left after using your input tax credit.

Step 10: After payment, file the GST return by checking the declaration box, choosing the authorised signatory, and clicking ‘File Form with DSC’/’File Form with EVC’, as suitable.

Please note: Readers must note that this is simply general guidance on filing GST returns. However, there are other GST returns on the GST system based on the forms, some of which may need fewer or more procedures than those described

*This article is written by Amrit Prakash, who is an intern with indianexpress.com*

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