How to use the GST portal

Among the features that make the Goods and Services Tax or GST regime successful is the fact that now tax management is technologically supported. There is no need to stand in line at your local income tax office to file GST, view credit ledgers, or claim refunds for excess tax paid. Online tax services are available instead.

Begin by logging into the official GST portal of the Government of India. Listed below is a guide for existing and first-time users on how to login.

What is the GST e-way bill system?

A waybill, also known as an e-way bill, is a document that transporters should carry when moving goods from one state to another or within a state. Taxes on goods are tracked through e-way bills.

For every consignment of goods valued at over Rs. 50,000, an e-way bill must be generated on the e-way bill portal.

When generating an e-way bill, a unique e-way bill number, or EBN, is assigned to the transporter, the recipient, and the supplier.

Creating an e-way bill requires the following information or documentation:

1. Challan of the consignment of goods/bill of supply
2. In the case of road transportation, the transporter ID or vehicle number
3. When the consignment is transported by rail, air, or sea, the transporter ID, transport document number, and date on the document

Before the implementation of GST, waybills were generated through state-specific portals and were governed by state regulations. GST governs the e-way bill uniformly throughout India.

How to register for GST

Click on 'New Registration' under 'Services' on the GST website to register online

Click on 'Proceed' to enter your personal profile type, business name, state, email address, and mobile number.

Use the OTPs you get on your mobile and email ID to generate your temporary reference number (TRN)

Click on 'New Registration' again and enter your TRN this time

Using the 'Verification' tab, you can edit your application, upload documents, enter details, and submit it.

You can use the GST application reference number that you get to check the status of your application in future

How to check your GST status

Indirect taxes such as central excise duty, state VAT, central sales tax, and purchase tax have been replaced by the GST, which is a uniform tax levied on the supply of goods and services. Traders, manufacturers, and service providers need to register under GST to file returns.

In the GST regime, there are 11 types of returns, each with its own purpose and due date. This portal allows users to file GST returns online.

Follow these 10 steps to file your GST return online.

1. Ensure you are registered under the GST system and have a 15-digit GST identification number
2. Log in to the GST portal
3. Click on the ‘Services’ tab
4. Fill in the financial year and the return filing period from the drop-down menu on the returns dashboard
5. Click on 'Prepare online' after you select the return you wish to file
6. Input all the required values, including the amount and late fee, if applicable
7. When you have filled in all the details, click on 'Save' to see a success message
8. Now click on ‘Submit’ at the bottom of the page to file your returns
9. Once the status of your return changes to ‘Submitted’, scroll down and click on the ‘Payment of tax’ tile. Then, click on ‘Check balance’ to view your cash and credit balance so that you know these details before paying the tax under different minor heads. Next, to clear your liabilities, you need to mention the amount of credit you want to use from the credit already available. Then click on ‘Offset liability’ to make the payment. When confirmation is displayed, click on ‘OK’
10. Lastly, check the box against the declaration and select an authorised signatory from the drop-down list. Now click on ‘File form with DSC’ or ‘File form with EVC’ and click on ‘Proceed’. Now, make the payment for your GST form

What is the GST login procedure for existing users?

• Visit the GST portal, and click on the ‘Login’ button at the top right-hand corner of your screen
• Click on 'Login' again after you enter your username, password, and captcha code
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• code. You can access your dashboard from this page.

What is the GST login procedure for first-time users?

• You can login by visiting the GST website and clicking on the 'Login' button in the top right corner of your screen
• In the line that reads, "First time login: If this is your first time logging in, click here to login," click on the word 'here'.
• Enter your Provisional ID/ GSTIN/ UIN and password as received via email
• Enter the new username and password that you wish to use in the future and click on ‘Submit’
• To log in, return to the login page and enter your new credentials.

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