GST Return Filing through Tax Preparer

GST Tax Return Preparers and

GST Practitioners have been designated by the GSTN to help taxpayers with GST return filing. In this article, we look at the process followed by GST Tax Return Preparers for filing GST returns.

Filing of GST Return by GST Tax Return Preparer

The following process is followed by a

GST tax return preparer for filing a GST return.

Step 1: Selection of GST Tax Return Preparer

The taxpayer shall choose the GST Tax Return Preparer from the tax return preparers registered on the GSTN. (Taxpayer will have the option to change TRP at any time).

Step 2: Preparation of GST Return

Using the account provided to the tax return preparer by the GSTN, the tax return preparer would prepare GST return in the prescribed format on the basis of the information furnished to him by the taxable person. The taxpayer will be responsible for ensuring the correctness of information furnished by the tax return preparer. Read on Tax Return Preparer Scheme – Complete Guide

Step 3: Upload of GST Return

Once the tax return preparer completes the return preparation, he/she will be able to upload the return, based on the information provided by the taxpayer who has authorized him to do so at the portal.

Step 4: Confirmation of Taxpayer

After uploading the GST returns by the GST tax return preparer, the GST portal generates an e-mail and SMS having basic data of return and send the same to the taxpayer. The taxpayer can accept the correctness of the return and submit the same by just clicking on the link provided in the e-mail. If the taxpayer fails to respond to the e-mail, the returns filed by the GST tax return preparer becomes as 'not submitted'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GST Return Filing with Tax Preparer in India.

Yes, any taxpayer can choose a GST Tax Return Preparer from the list of TRPs registered on the GSTN portal. The taxpayer has the option to change their TRP at any time.

A TRP prepares the GST return in the prescribed format based on the information furnished by the taxpayer. The TRP uses the account provided by the GSTN to prepare and upload the return.

The taxpayer is responsible for ensuring the correctness of the information furnished to the TRP for preparing the GST return.

After the TRP uploads the GST return, the GST portal generates an email and SMS containing basic return data, which is sent to the taxpayer. The taxpayer can then accept the correctness of the return and submit it by clicking the link provided in the email.

No, if the taxpayer fails to respond to the email and confirm the correctness of the return, the return filed by the TRP becomes 'not submitted'.

The article does not mention any fee charged by the TRP for preparing and filing the GST return. However, TRPs may charge a service fee for their services, which can vary.

No, the taxpayer is responsible for ensuring the correctness of the information furnished to the TRP. Providing incomplete or incorrect information may lead to errors in the GST return filing.

The article does not provide specific details on how a taxpayer authorizes a TRP to file their GST return. However, it is likely that the taxpayer needs to provide their consent or authorization to the TRP through the GSTN portal or other means.

The article does not mention if a TRP can make changes to the GST return after uploading it. However, it is likely that any changes or corrections would require the taxpayer's approval before submitting the return.

If the taxpayer does not agree with the GST return prepared by the TRP, they can choose not to confirm or submit the return. In such cases, the taxpayer may need to either provide the correct information to the TRP or file the return themselves.