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GSTR-1 NIL Return ClearTax GST Desktop app

What is Nil GST Return Filing?GST return has to be filed by everyone having GST registration irrespective of business turnover or profitability in a month. Hence, even if there were no invoices issued during a month, the taxpayer must login to the GST Portal and submit a NIL GSTR-1.

Consequences of not filing Nil GST Returns

If a NIL return in GSTR-1 or GSTR-3B is not filed, a penalty of Rs.20 per day (for GSTR-1) and Rs. 20 per day (for GSTR-3B) is leviable until the return filing is complete. Hence, all taxpayers having GST registration must submit NIL GST return before the deadline.

All you need is :● ClearTax GST Desktop App● A valid DSC must be set up on the system or you can also file using OTP

The salient features of ClearTax’s Nil GST return feature:

● The feature is available for GSTR-1 filing with the ClearTax GST Desktop App. It is a one-time download and set up for users.

● ClearTax GST Desktop App helps you with the complete filing of GSTR-1 without going to any other portal. Thus a lot of time and effort is saved and users can operate at their convenience.

● The complete filing of GSTR-1 will also save users from unnecessary navigation between softwares or any other portal, as everything is available on the ClearTax GST software including submission of returns. You can now file GSTR-1 with minimal manual effort and directly on ClearTax supported by both DSC or EVC.

● Along with the above feature of ClearTax GST Desktop App, ‘Nil return filing’ feature allows users having no sales or business during the period to submit GST returns in minimal steps by avoiding all unnecessary interactions with the portal.

● The ‘Nil return filing’ feature comes with important validations and a cautionary window too which allow users to reconsider their filing of GST returns with no data. Hence, it will stop users from erroneously submitting a Nil return which otherwise was not one.

Login to ClearTax GST Desktop app→ Select a ‘Business’ → Under the ‘Returns’ tab → Select ‘GSTR-1’

Select ‘GSTR-1 Nil Return’ to file your Nil GSTR-1 return → It will take you directly to the ‘File GSTR-1’ tab

Under the ‘File GSTR-1’ tab → You get 2 options to Submit & File GSTR-1 Return● File with DSC ( You can file GSTR-1 using your DSC)● File with EVC (File GSTR-1 using OTP )

Enter your GSTN login credentials & click on ‘Continue’

This will take you to the GSTN login page → Enter the CAPTCHA → Click on ‘Login’ to proceed

ClearTax will automatically upload your NIL GSTR-1 details on the GST Portal in a matter of seconds.

Just click on the ‘Continue to Submit’ button to file your Nil GSTR-1 Return.

Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number & email id → Click on ‘Verify’ to proceed.

Your GSTR-1 Nil Return is now successfully filed on the GST Portal.

After successful filing, ClearTax will display the ARN number (provided by GST portal) in the Desktop app for your reference.

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