What is GSTR-3B?
GSTR-3B is a summary tax return that every registered
GST taxpayer must file monthly or quarterly. It reports:
✅ Total sales (outward supplies).
✅
Tax paid on sales (GST collected).
✅
Input Tax Credit (ITC) on purchases.
✅
Net tax payable after ITC adjustment.
Unlike GSTR-1, which provides invoice-wise details,
GSTR-3B is a simple summary return to ensure businesses pay their GST
dues on time.
Who Needs to File GSTR-3B?
🔹 All regular
taxpayers registered under GST (except composition scheme dealers).
🔹
Even if there are no sales in a month, a NIL return must be filed.
📌 Example: If a
business has no transactions in January 2025, they must still file
GSTR-3B for January as a NIL return.
Due Dates for Filing GSTR-3B (2025 Updated)
📅 The filing deadline
depends on turnover and state location.
For Large Businesses (Turnover > ₹5 crore annually):
- File
monthly by the 20th of the next month.
- Example:
GSTR-3B for January 2025 must be filed by 20th February 2025.
For Small Businesses (Turnover ≤ ₹5 crore under QRMP
Scheme):
- File
quarterly, but tax must be paid monthly using PMT-06.
- Due
Dates (based on state location):
- 22nd
of the month after the quarter for some states.
- 24th
of the month after the quarter for others.
📌 Example: A small
business under QRMP filing for Jan-March 2025 must submit GSTR-3B by 22nd
or 24th April 2025, but they must pay tax monthly.
What Information is Reported in GSTR-3B?
GSTR-3B is a summary return, so businesses only enter
total figures (not invoice-wise details).
Key Sections of GSTR-3B
1️. Total Sales (Outward
Supplies)
- Report
total sales value (excluding GST).
- Mention
taxable sales, exports, exempt, and nil-rated supplies.
2️. Tax Collected (GST Payable
on Sales)
- Enter
CGST, SGST, and IGST amounts collected.
3️. Input Tax Credit
(ITC) on Purchases
- Report
GST paid on purchases and expenses.
- ITC
helps reduce tax liability.
- Mention
ITC on imports, reverse charge, and other eligible ITC.
4️. Net Tax Payable after ITC
- Total
GST collected - ITC claimed = Final tax payable.
- If
ITC is higher than GST collected, the extra credit is carried forward.
5️. Tax Payment Details
- Pay
the final GST amount using cash or ITC balance.
📌 GSTR-3B helps
businesses settle their tax dues quickly and allows the government to track GST
collection.
How to File GSTR-3B? (Step-by-Step Process)
Step 1: Login to GST Portal
🔹 Visit www.gst.gov.in and log in
with your credentials.
Step 2: Select GSTR-3B
🔹 Go to the Returns
Dashboard, choose the financial year and month, and select GSTR-3B.
Step 3: Enter Sales and Tax Data
🔹 Fill in total
taxable sales and tax collected (CGST, SGST, IGST).
Step 4: Enter Input Tax Credit (ITC) Details
🔹 Fill in GST paid on
purchases and claim eligible ITC.
Step 5: Calculate Net Tax Liability
🔹 GST payable = Total
tax collected - ITC claimed.
Step 6: Pay the Tax
🔹 Pay the balance tax
using ITC or cash via GST PMT-06 challan.
Step 7: Submit and File
🔹 Verify details and
submit using Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) or OTP (EVC).
📌 Once filed, GSTR-3B
cannot be revised, so ensure accuracy before submission!
Importance of GSTR-3B
✔ Ensures timely tax payment
to avoid penalties.
✔ Allows seamless ITC claim for businesses.
✔ Helps the government track GST revenue
collection.
✔ Non-filing results in ITC blockage and penalties.
Late Fees & Penalties for GSTR-3B
🚨 Late Filing Fees:
- ₹50
per day (₹25 CGST + ₹25 SGST) if tax is due.
- ₹20
per day (₹10 CGST + ₹10 SGST) for NIL returns.
🚨 Interest on Late
Payment:
- 18% per
annum on the unpaid tax amount.
🚨 ITC Restriction:
- Businesses
cannot claim ITC if GSTR-3B is not filed on time.
📌 Timely filing helps
avoid penalties and ITC issues.
Difference Between GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B
|
Feature |
GSTR-1 |
GSTR-3B |
|
Purpose |
Reports sales invoice
details |
Summary of sales &
tax payment |
|
Filing Frequency |
Monthly/Quarterly |
Monthly/Quarterly |
|
Contains |
Invoice-wise details |
Summary data |
|
ITC Claim |
Not
applicable |
ITC claimed
here |
|
Revision Allowed? |
No |
No |
📌 Both must be filed
to ensure GST compliance!
Conclusion
GSTR-3B is a critical return that ensures businesses
pay their GST dues on time.
✔ File monthly/quarterly as
per turnover.
✔ Report total sales, tax collected, and ITC
claimed.
✔ Ensure accurate tax payment before submission.
✔ Avoid penalties by filing before the deadline.
Need help filing? Visit www.gst.gov.in 🚀
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Example of GSTR-3B Filing
To understand GSTR-3B better, let's take a real-life
example of a business filing its GST return.
Example Business Details:
🛒 Business Name:
ABC Traders
📍
Location: Delhi
📊
Annual Turnover: ₹6 crore (Large Business)
📅
Filing Period: January 2025
🛍 Sales in January 2025: ₹10,00,000
📦
Purchases in January 2025: ₹5,00,000
Step-by-Step Calculation for GSTR-3B Filing
Step 1: Calculate GST on Sales (Outward Supplies)
ABC Traders sold goods worth ₹10,00,000. Since the business
operates within Delhi, CGST and SGST apply at 18% GST rate
(9% CGST + 9% SGST).
💰 GST Collected on
Sales:
- CGST
= ₹10,00,000 × 9% = ₹90,000
- SGST
= ₹10,00,000 × 9% = ₹90,000
- Total
GST Collected = ₹1,80,000
Step 2: Calculate Input Tax Credit (ITC) on Purchases
ABC Traders purchased raw materials worth ₹5,00,000, and the
supplier charged 18% GST (9% CGST + 9% SGST).
💰 GST Paid on
Purchases (Eligible ITC):
- CGST
= ₹5,00,000 × 9% = ₹45,000
- SGST
= ₹5,00,000 × 9% = ₹45,000
- Total
ITC Available = ₹90,000
Step 3: Determine Net GST Payable
GST Payable = Total GST Collected - ITC Claimed
|
GST Component |
GST Collected |
ITC Claimed |
Net GST Payable |
|
CGST |
₹90,000 |
₹45,000 |
₹45,000 |
|
SGST |
₹90,000 |
₹45,000 |
₹45,000 |
|
Total |
₹1,80,000 |
₹90,000 |
₹90,000 |
📌 ABC Traders needs to
pay ₹90,000 as GST after ITC adjustment.
Step 4: Filing GSTR-3B on GST Portal
🔹 Login to www.gst.gov.in
🔹
Go to GSTR-3B → Enter Details
🔹
Report Total Sales: ₹10,00,000
🔹
Enter GST Collected (₹1,80,000) & ITC Claimed (₹90,000)
🔹
Pay Net Tax Due: ₹90,000 via ITC balance or bank payment
🔹
Submit and File with Digital Signature (DSC) or OTP (EVC)
✅ Successfully Filed GSTR-3B
for January 2025!
What Happens After Filing?
✔ ABC Traders' tax payment is
recorded in the GST system.
✔ Buyers of ABC Traders can now claim Input Tax
Credit (ITC).
✔ ABC Traders avoids penalties and late fees.
Key Takeaways from the Example
✅ GSTR-3B is a summary return—no
invoice-wise details needed.
✅
ITC reduces tax liability—pay only the net tax amount.
✅
Filing before the due date avoids penalties.
✅
Ensure correct data entry because GSTR-3B cannot be revised.
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