Audit under GST
- Maintained the records, returns and other documents of a taxable person
- Supporting you with the GST Audit
- For matching of GST returns with books of accounts
- Filing forms as prescribed
- Assistance from professionals
- Verifying after the completion of compliances
Introduction of Audit under GST
GST Audit under sec 13(2) of CGST Act , 2017 is the process of examination of records, returns and other documents maintained by a taxable person and also verifying the completion of compliances within the time frame allowed. The purpose is to verify the correctness of turnover declared, taxes paid, refund claimed and input tax credit availed, and to assess the compliance with the provisions of GST.
This is basically a reconciliation between the GST returns filed by a business and books of accounts maintained by them. This Audit is mandatory for all the taxpayers having a turnover more them 2 crores in a FY. This Audit is done by a Practicing CA or a Cost Accountant.
Sunil Sharma & Associates can help you with the GST Audit just by following certain steps by providing the best assistance, timely delivery and guaranteeing the highest customer satisfaction You may get in touch with our team on +91 90797 59095 or email cssunil93@gmail.com for GST Audit.
Advantages of Audit under GST
Every registered person under GST is required to file Annul return in form GSTR9, GSTR-9A, GSTR9B except following person:
Recording of correct time of supply
The voluntary audit allows recording of the correct time of supply. This reduced the instances of pre-paid and post-paid taxes. As you pay taxes on time, you can avoid the interest cost (both on pre-payment and post-payment) and penalty (on post-payment).
Verification of correctness of GST return
GST audit helps to verify the trueness and correctness of GST filling and Tax paid.
Matching of GST returns with Books of Accounts
In preparing the Reconciliation Statement the Books of accounts should be matched with GST returns.
In depth Checking of Unclaimed Input Tax Credit
Many times we don’t claim the GST input available from sundry expenses like bank charges and small petty exp done, GST Audit helps them to check and claim in next return.
Reversal of ITC
Any ITC we have claimed during the year which is not given by the dealer can be reversed in next return.
Documents Required for Audit under GST in Rajasthan- INDIA
Types of Audit under GST in Rajasthan- INDIA
- Every registered person having turnover during financial year is more than 2crores u/s 35(5).
- Order passed by Deputy/Assistant Commissioner with prior permission of Commissioner u/s 66.
- Order by Commissioner u/s 65.
Procedure of Audit under GST in Rajasthan- INDIA
Additional Information of Audit under GST
Sunil Sharma & Associates carries out the audit process in a very smooth and transparent manner with the team of expert professionals. While we conduct the audit there are few things to be kept in mind
Calculation of Aggregate Turnover under GST
For computing the aggregate turnover, following sale shall be included-
- Value of all inter-state taxable supply
- Value of all intra- sate taxable supply
- Value of all exempt supplies
- Value of all export supplies
- Job work supplies on principal to principal basis
- Zero rated supplies
- Any supply to agent/ job work on behalf of principal
For computing the aggregate turnover, following sale shall be excluded-
- Taxable supply on which reverse charge is applicable
- All taxes and cess paid under GST
- Goods supplied and received back from job work
Books to be examined under GST Audit:-
- Purchase Register
- Sales Register
- Stock Register
- GST Returns
- Statement of ITC or Electronic Credit Ledger
- Electronic cash Ledger
- E way bill Statements
- Amendments made during the period.
- Annual Accounts maintained under Income Tax Act , 1961.
GST Audit Form
GSTR-9C: GSTR 9C is an annual audit form for all the taxpayers having the turnover above 2crores in a particular financial year. The GSTR 9C form has a reconciliation statement for reconciling turnover, input tax credits and tax payments.
Contents of GSTR 9C:-
Part-A:- Reconciliation Statement- This is further divided into 5 parts
- Basic Details
- Reconciliation between Turnover declared under the 2 Acts
- Reconciliation of Taxes paid
- Reconciliation of ITC availed
- Auditor comments on Reconciliation and Additional Liability if arises.
Penalty
Penalty for not getting GST accounts audited as per act is Rs 200 per day ( Rs 100 for CGST and 100 for SGST). Maximum penalty will be 0.25% of total turnover declared.
Due dates
Due date for filling annual return and GST audit is 31st of December of subsequent financial year
*Dates are subject to change according to the official notification from central Government
Auditor Qualification for GST Audit
As per Section 35 of GST Audit, audit can be performed by a Chartered Accountant or a Cost Accountant. But there are exceptions in the provisions-
- An Internal Auditor cannot be appointed as a GST Auditor
- GST practitioner is also not allowed to perform GST Audit