10 Important Updates Under GST in the Year 2020

The Government stands on its resolution to make the GST system robust and efficient. There are a number of changes waiting to be implemented and new formats to be introduced in order to make the system more responsive and taxpayer-friendly.

You can check here the list of the new updates under GST 2020, including the ones that are already made and the ones that are expected to be introduced in the new year.

GST E-invoice System Mandatory

Taxpayers having an annual turnover exceeding Rs 100 crore need to comply with the new e-invoicing system under GST 2020 Get to know about the new E-invoice generation system on government GST portal with applicability. The system mandates to generate e-invoice for every sale by a registered business. Read More. In this new system of e-invoicing, there is provision for continuous upload of revenue invoices on a real-time basis. This is seen as the most remarkable change in the Indian book-keeping system. This system is for taxpayers who have a revenue of more than 100 crores but it will gradually be extended to all other B2B taxpayers.

New Invoice Registration Portal (IRP) in GST 2020

Invoice Registration Portal will be introduced which will be generating e Invoices by the invoices uploaded by suppliers. IRP will be sending the e-invoices to the suppliers and recipients.

New GST Return Filing System

Simplified automated GST Return will be implemented from 1st April 2020 for all taxpayers. This new GST return system View the full comparison report between old and new GST return filing system in a systematic manner. The new system will be applicable from July 2019. Read More will increase compliance and reduce tax evasion to a larger extent.

GST Form Annexure 1 and Annexure 2

GSTR1 will be replaced by Annexure 1 of Outward Supplies New GST filing system has GST ANX 1 and ANX 2 format for outward and inward supplies of traders. Here, we briefly explained both formats in a systematic manner. Read More and GSTR 2 A will be replaced by Annexure 2 of Inward Supplies. These two reports will be key for filing of GST Return in the future.

Restriction on the Claim of ITC

ITC in respect of invoices or debit notes which are not reflected in taxpayers’ form GSTR 2A shall be restricted to 10% of eligible ITC in the form GSTR 2A The CBIC has issued the notification on October 09, 2019 regarding Input tax credit limitation. Now, it is mandatory to upload complete invoices if taxpayers want full credit. Read More. Earlier, the restriction was 20%.

e-Way Bill and GSTR 1 Filing

Non-filing of GSTR1 for two consecutive periods will block the generation of the e-way bill. Thus, the regular filing of GSTR1 and GSTR 3B will be essential in the new year.

Waiver of Late Fees for Non-Filing of GSTR 1

If the taxpayer has failed to file GSTR1 form July 2017 to November 2019, then the taxpayer can file such a return before 10th January 2020 to avoid tax being deducted.

GST Audit and Annual Return

The due date for filing the GST Annual Return CBIC again extended the due date of GSTR 9, 9A and 9C for FY 2017-18 till 31st January 2020 and FY 2018-19 till 31st march 2020. Read More and Audit Report for FY 2018-19, has been extended to 31st March 2020. For FY 2019-20 changes are on-board in the current format to overcome the limitations of the current format.

DIN Notices and e-Scrutiny

In order to check any significant changes in deviations in returns, there will be large scale e-Scrutiny and e-Assessment of notices with DIN (Director Identification Number) for the returns from July 2017.

GSTN Network will be Engineered Further with Taxpayer Centric Services

Services like reminders of return filing, the status of a refund, ITC Claim mismatches are coming up to increase transparency and effectiveness in the GST system.

These and many other changes are likely to make GST a system that can have all the details related to the taxation of Goods and Services in a manner that is easy to comprehend and compile. The Government is making progressive changes in this direction with a timeline. This shows their commitment to make GST a highly effective, transparent and efficient system.