GSTR-9 is an annual GST return that provides a consolidated summary of the outward and inward supplies, Input Tax Credit (ITC), tax paid, and other relevant details reported during a financial year. It helps taxpayers reconcile the information furnished in their periodic GST returns, such as GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, and ensure the accuracy of their annual GST records.
This article provides a step-by-step guide to filing GSTR-9 through GSTZen, including how to access the annual return, review the relevant details, verify the data, and complete the filing process efficiently.
Log in to your GSTZen account, select the GSTIN for which you want to file GSTR-9, and choose the relevant Financial Year from the available options.
Step 1– Download the data and run the matcher
Step 2- GSTR9 working- Run the purchase matcher and sales matcher.
STEP 3 – Download Auto-calculated return from the Government Portal
Login with OTP and download the data from the Gvernment portal
STEP 4 – Provide your working to prepare your GSTR-9
Click on fill and provide your workings and save your workings
STEP 5 – Fill your GSTR-9 Form
Fill Your GSTR-9 Form, review the available options to view, calculate, and fill in the GSTR-9 tables. You can download the PDF reports, refresh the calculated data, and click Fill to proceed. For Tables 17 and 18, download the Excel template, enter the required HSN/SAC details, and upload the completed Excel file or import the data from the portal
STEP 6 – Review GSTZen Validation Report
STEP 7 – Upload your GSTR-9 to the Government Portal
Click Login to GST Government Portal with OTP and complete the login process. Once logged in, follow the steps below:
- Upload Form to Government Portal: Click Upload Again to upload the prepared GSTR-9 form to the GST portal.
- Download and Confirm Summary: Click Get Summary to download the summary from the government portal and verify the details.
- Submit Return: Once all details are verified, click Submit Return to submit your GSTR-9. Please note that once submitted, the return cannot be changed.
- File Return: Click File using OTP and complete the filing process
