GST late fees, interest and penalties: what missing a return really costs
Late fee per return with turnover caps, how 18% interest is computed, a worked example, GSTR-3A notices, cancellation for non-filing and revocation.
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GST
Registration, rates, input credit, returns, e-invoicing and every GST doubt a small business has.
HSN and SAC codes explained: structure, how many digits to print and how to find yours
What HSN and SAC codes are, how the 8 digits are built, the 4 or 6 digit rule by turnover, how to find the right code, the HSN summary in GSTR-1 and errors to avoid.
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GST composition scheme explained: eligibility, rates, restrictions and when to choose it
Who can opt for the GST composition scheme, the 1%, 5% and 6% rates, the no-ITC and no-inter-state rules, CMP-08 and GSTR-4, and a worked comparison with regular GST.
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GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filing guide: tables, due dates, QRMP and a monthly routine
What goes in each table of GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, monthly versus QRMP due dates, IFF, PMT-06, nil returns, late fees and a simple monthly routine for small businesses.
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Input tax credit explained: Section 16 conditions, GSTR-2B and blocked credits
What input tax credit is, the Section 16 conditions, GSTR-2B matching, Section 17(5) blocked credits, the 180-day rule, reversals and a worked example.
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CGST vs SGST vs IGST: the difference and how place of supply decides it
What CGST, SGST, IGST and UTGST are, how the place of supply rules for goods and services decide which one to charge, with worked examples across states.
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GST rates explained: slabs, everyday items and how to find the rate for your product
The GST rate slabs after the September 2025 rationalisation, everyday examples for shops, restaurants and services, how to look up your rate, and GST on MRP.
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GST registration for small businesses: when it is mandatory and how to apply
Turnover limits (₹40 lakh, ₹20 lakh, ₹10 lakh), who must register regardless of turnover, voluntary registration, documents, portal steps and what changes after.
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