Most GST problems announce themselves months in advance — if you know where to look. Run this 10-minute checkup quarterly.

The checklist

  1. Filing status: any return, any period, still pending?
  2. 1 vs 3B: do reported sales match across both returns for the year to date?
  3. Credit hygiene: does credit claimed match GSTR-2B? Any vendor consistently missing?
  4. RCM sweep: transport, legal, import-of-services expenses — matching reverse-charge entries?
  5. Cash vs credit ledger: balances explainable?
  6. E-invoice/e-way bill applicability: thresholds re-checked against current notifications?
  7. Registration details: address, bank, authorised signatory still current?

Scoring yourself

All clear: carry on. One or two gaps: fix within the month while amendments are simple. Three or more: you are accumulating exposure — get a professional review before the department reviews you first.

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