The sun peeked out after a long spell of drizzle as Vardaan scrolled through his inbox, face tightening with each email. “Astraea,” he sighed as he walked into her living room, “what’s the deal with GST filings? Every month there’s a new form or deadline. I thought GST was supposed to simplify things!”
Astraea laughed as she handed him a cup of steaming chai. “Welcome to the world of business compliance, Vardaan. GST is a simplification—but only if you know how to manage it right. And that’s where accountants come in.”
GST in a Nutshell
“GST, or Goods and Services Tax,” Astraea explained, “is a unified indirect tax that replaced multiple state and central taxes. It’s great for transparency, but yes—it comes with its share of filings.”
Vardaan raised an eyebrow. “Okay, but what am I even filing?”
Key GST Filings You Should Know
Astraea broke it down for him:
📄 GSTR-1: Details of all outward sales you made during the month. Filed monthly or quarterly.
📄 GSTR-3B: A summary return showing your sales, ITC (input tax credit), and tax payable. Filed monthly.
📄 GSTR-9: The annual return that gives a comprehensive view of your GST activity. Mandatory if your turnover exceeds ₹2 crore.
📄 Other Forms: Depending on your business type, you may also file CMP-08, GSTR-4, GSTR-5, and more.
Vardaan scribbled quickly in his notebook. “So much to track… no wonder people mess it up.”
How an Accountant Simplifies GST for You
“Exactly,” Astraea nodded. “Here’s how a good accountant turns GST from a headache into a smooth process.”
1. Data Accuracy
“They match your invoices with books, remove duplicates, and ensure clean filing. No clerical errors = no notices.”
2. Timely Filings
“Deadlines sneak up on you. Accountants track them for you, prepare documents in advance, and file before the due date.”
3. Input Tax Credit (ITC) Management
“You might be missing out on tax credits if your records aren’t clean. A good accountant ensures you claim the full ITC you’re eligible for.”
4. Reconciliation & Reporting
“Accountants reconcile your books with GSTR-2A/2B (supplier data) so you don’t miss anything. Plus, they give you clean summaries each month.”
5. Handling GST Notices
“Got a mismatch or a query? They handle the department communications—so you don’t lose sleep over it.”
Why 21DEGREES is Your GST Wingman
Vardaan leaned back. “So GST is not just about filing forms—it’s about making sure the numbers talk to each other and stay clean.”
“Exactly,” Astraea said. “And that’s what we do at 21DEGREES.”
Here’s how we help:
📁 100% Accurate Filings: We verify every line before it’s filed. No surprises.
📆 Auto-Filing Calendar: You’ll never miss a due date—because we won’t let you.
💡 Full ITC Optimization: We make sure you’re not leaving money on the table.
📞 Notice Handling & Support: Any GST-related issue—we’ve got your back, end to end.
Vardaan nodded, a new clarity dawning. “I guess it’s time I stopped juggling GST on Excel and called in the pros.”
Astraea grinned. “That’s the smartest tax move you’ll make this year.”
