Central regulation

GSTR-3B Monthly Summary Return

Every GST-registered taxpayer must file a monthly summary return (GSTR-3B) disclosing outward supplies, ITC claimed and tax payable. Due on the 20th of the following month (22nd/24th for quarterly QRMP filers, based on state group).

Definition

Every GST-registered taxpayer must file a monthly summary return (GSTR-3B) disclosing outward supplies, ITC claimed and tax payable. Due on the 20th of the following month (22nd/24th for quarterly QRMP filers, based on state group).

What it means in practice

GSTR-3B Monthly Summary Return is administered by Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) / CBIC. The obligation is grounded in CGST Rules, 2017 (Rule 61) read with CBIC Notification 76/2018-CT (Rule 61(5)).

QRMP scheme allows quarterly filing for taxpayers with aggregate turnover up to Rs 5 crore; pay tax monthly via PMT-06.

Triggers (applicability predicates)

These predicates are evaluated by Compliance Radar's applicability engine against a business profile to decide whether this rule applies.

Deadlines and penalty

Cadence: monthly

Penalty for default: Late filing: Rs 50/day (Rs 20/day for nil return), capped at Rs 5,000 per return + 18% interest on unpaid tax.

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