Form GSTR-7 is a return which is required to be filed by the persons who deduct tax at the time of making/crediting payment to suppliers towards the inward supplies received. Tax deductor has a legal obligation:
As per section 51 of the CGST Act, following persons/entities/establishments are required to deduct TDS.
1. a department or establishment of the Central Government or State Government;
2. local authority;
3. Governmental agencies; and
4. such persons or category of persons as may be notified by the Government on the recommendations of the Council.
The due date for filing Form GSTR-7 is 10th day of the succeeding month.
Form GSTR-7 can be accessed on the GST Portal, post login in the Returns Dashboard by the taxpayer.
The path is Services > Returns > Returns Dashboard.
Yes. GSTR 7 return can be filed through offline mode also.
Yes, date of filing of Form GSTR-7 can be extended by Government through notification.
Pre-conditions for filing of Form GSTR-7 are:
It is not mandatory to file nil return, in such case.
TDS liability can be discharged through Electronic Cash Ledger only at the time of filing return.
The deductee can accept/ reject the TDS details auto-populated to TDS and TCS Credit received table of his/her return. Taking action by deductee is mandatory for crediting the amount of TDS to cash ledger.
TDS amount will be credited to deductee’s Electronic Cash Ledger only after his/ her accepting of TDS and TCS credit received (which is auto populated on filing of returns by the deductor) and filing of this relevant form.
TDS credit entries rejected by the deductee will be auto-populated into Table 4 of Form GSTR-7 and the relevant details will be required to be amended by the deductor in Form GSTR-7 of next tax period. Post correction of such details in Form GSTR-7, the data will automatically flow to concerned GSTIN (supplier) for accepting or rejecting it. This process will be repeated until TDS details are accepted by counter-party.
The TDS credit entries rejected by the deductee will be auto-populated into Table 4 of Form GSTR-7 of next tax period of the deductor and the relevant details will be required to be amended by the deductor. Post correction of such details in Form GSTR-7 by the deductor, the data will automatically flow to TDS/TCS credit form of the deductee, for accepting or rejecting the same. This process will be repeated until TDS details are accepted by the deductee.
Note: If details are auto populated in table 4 under ‘rejected by deductee’ tab interest will be levied on differential amount, if TDS amount is increased.
No, it is not necessary to file return for a tax period in which you have not made any deductions, even if there are rejected records in that month. The record will be auto-drafted in the subsequent tax period for which you intend to file the return, wherein you would be able to amend the rejected records in Table-4 of Form GSTR-7.
For example: Let us assume that the deductor doesn’t have any TDS deductions for the month of April, 2020, but there is a rejected record in that tax period. In such case, it is not necessary to file Form GSTR-7 for April, 2020 by the deductor.
In case the deductor has tax liability for the month of May, 2020, then in that tax period, the deductor can take action on such rejected records and file Form GSTR-7 for May 2020.
Yes, late fee and interest are charged on filing of Form GSTR-7 beyond the due date. No late fee will be computed for delayed filing of Nil GSTR-7 from October 2024 return period. However, Form GSTR-7 need not be filed, if you have not deducted tax at source in a particular tax period.
For example: Let us assume that the deductor doesn’t have any TDS deductions for the month of April, 2020, in such case it is not necessary to file Form GSTR-7 for April 2020.
A taxpayer can file Nil GSTR-7 only if no entry exists in Table 3 and 4. In other words, a taxpayer can file Nil GSTR-7 for a tax period/ month in which neither TDS is deducted by the deductor (i.e. no records are there in Table 3) nor any records (including rejected records) are visible in Table 4.
If any rejected records are visible in Table 4 of GSTR-7 then the taxpayer will not be allowed to delete any rejected records and file Nil GSTR-7. Taxpayer will be required to take appropriate action on the rejected records and then proceed with the filing of GSTR-7.
You can offset the liabilities by clicking the table 5&6. Payment of Tax tiles.
You can file Form GSTR-7 using DSC, or EVC.
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) are the digital equivalent (that is electronic format) of physical or paper certificates. A digital certificate can be presented electronically to prove one’s identity, to access information or services on the Internet or to sign certain documents digitally. In India, DSC are issued by authorized Certifying Authorities. The GST Portal accepts PAN based DSC’s only.
Electronic Verification Code (EVC)
The Electronic Verification Code (EVC) authenticates the identity of the user at the GST Portal by generating an OTP. The OTP is sent to the mobile phone number of the registered mobile phone of Authorized Signatory filled in part A of the Registration Application.
Yes, you can see the preview of Form GSTR-7 by clicking on ‘Preview Draft GSTR 7’ before filing on the GST Portal.
After Form GSTR-7 is filed: