Fact-check notes
Last fact-checked: 2026-05-26
GST caution: GST rates, due dates and portal behaviour should be checked against the live GST portal, CBIC notifications and current return utilities before filing.
This page is written from official portal guidance and the supplied Batch 11 brief. Any future-dated form, rule or portal workflow should be verified in the active utility before filing or advising a client.
What this covers
GST reconciliation matches portal data with books, invoices, vendor filings and ITC claims. With IMS/ECRS workflows, monthly discipline matters more than year-end cleanup.
- GSTR-2B vs purchase register matching.
- GSTR-1 vs sales register matching.
- IMS action review before return finalisation.
- Annual GSTR-9 reconciliation.
Who this is for
- Business with ITC mismatch.
- Company preparing GSTR-9.
- New accountant cleaning old GST data.
- Ecommerce seller with settlement complexity.
Documents and data to verify
- GST portal reports.
- Purchase and sales register.
- GSTR-1, 3B and 2B downloads.
- Credit/debit notes.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Claiming unmatched ITC.
- No supplier follow-up.
- Ignoring credit notes.
- Reconciling only annually.
How to proceed
- Confirm the applicable year, taxpayer type, state, registration status and portal form before acting.
- Reconcile the official portal data with books, bank statements, certificates, invoices and notices.
- Prepare a written computation, filing note, document checklist or response with assumptions clearly stated.
- Download acknowledgements, challans, workings and evidence after filing or submission.
FAQs
Can WorkIndex help with this?
Yes. Post the facts and documents; relevant experts can quote for filing, advisory, reconciliation, registration, appeal support or ongoing compliance.
Is the page a substitute for professional advice?
No. Use it to prepare. A professional should check the current portal utility, official source and records before filing or taking a tax position.
What should I mention while posting?
Mention the year, state, form, deadline, amount involved, documents available, portal status and whether you need filing, correction, opinion or representation.