GST Audit

GST Audit and GSTR-9 / 9C compliance — annual return, reconciliation statement, ITC reconciliation and audit by CA / CMA for GST-registered businesses.

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Overview

Understanding GST Audit

A GST Audit is a systematic examination of a business's financial records, GST returns, invoices, input tax credit claims, tax payments, and compliance procedures to verify adherence to the provisions of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) laws. It is a detailed review of a taxpayer's books of accounts and supporting documents to verify that the turnover declared, taxes paid, input tax credits claimed, and refunds received are accurate and properly documented. A GST Audit helps identify discrepancies, ensure accurate tax reporting, detect errors, and rectify non-compliance before it leads to penalties, notices, or litigation.
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CA + CMA Team

Both qualifications available for GST audit assignments.

Books-to-Returns Reconciliation

Detailed reconciliation between books, GSTR-1 / 3B / 9.

ITC Maximization

Identify missed ITC and reverse irregular ITC before audit.

Audit / Litigation

Departmental audit (Section 65), special audit (Section 66) and tribunal representation.

What We Cover

Key Highlights

Ensures GST Compliance
Identifies Compliance Gaps
Reduces Risk of Penalties
Validates Input Tax Credit (ITC) Claims
Improves Financial Accuracy
Facilitates Smooth Departmental Assessments
Enhances Business Credibility
Prevents Revenue Leakage
Strengthens Internal Controls
Supports Long-Term Business Growth
Our Process

How We Help You

A straightforward, transparent path from first call to resolution.

1Books Closure

Finalize books for the financial year; ensure all supplies / ITC are recorded.

2Reconciliation

Books vs GSTR-1 vs GSTR-3B; ITC books vs 2A / 2B; e-way bills.

3Pre-filing Adjustments

Pay short-paid tax with interest; reverse irregular ITC.

4GSTR-9 / 9C Filing

File annual return + reconciliation by 31 December (or extended date).

5Departmental Audit Defence

Where audit is conducted, support with reconciliation and explanations.

Legal Framework

Applicable Laws & Regulations

Key statutes, rules and judicial precedents that govern this service.

CGST Act, 2017 — Section 35(5) (until 2021)

Mandatory GST audit (now self-certification).

Section 44 + Rule 80

Annual return and reconciliation statement.

Section 65

Departmental audit by GST officers.

Section 66

Special audit by CA / CMA on Commissioner's direction.

Section 73 / 74

Demand and recovery of short-paid tax.

Avoid These Mistakes

Common Pitfalls

Costly errors we routinely help clients fix — or better, avoid altogether.

Late GSTR-9 / 9C

Late fees + risk of audit / scrutiny.

Books vs Returns Mismatch

Mismatch between books and GSTR-3B leads to demand notices under Section 73 / 74.

ITC Without 2A / 2B

ITC claimed without supplier upload faces reversal.

RCM Non-Payment

Reverse charge tax not paid and not declared in GSTR-3B is a common audit finding.

FAQs

Common Questions

Everything you need to know before you begin

GSTR-9 is mandatory above ₹2 crore turnover. GSTR-9C reconciliation is mandatory above ₹5 crore — now self-certified by taxpayer (CA / CMA audit not statutorily mandatory since FY 2020-21).

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