Vat return
This query is : Resolved
11 November 2014
VAT is the different in every state of India.
please mention for Which State
please mention for Which State
03 August 2025
Filing monthly online VAT return typically involves these general steps (specific steps may vary slightly depending on the state VAT portal):
How to File Monthly Online VAT Return
Login to State VAT Portal
Visit your state’s official VAT website (e.g., Maharashtra VAT portal).
Enter your VAT registration number, username, and password.
Select the VAT Return Form
Choose the monthly return form (usually Form 704 or equivalent).
Select the correct month and financial year.
Enter Sales Details
Fill in your total sales turnover for the month.
Provide details of taxable sales, exempt sales, and zero-rated sales if applicable.
Enter Purchase Details
Enter your purchase amount on which VAT has been paid.
Input tax credit available on purchases.
Calculate VAT Payable/Refund
The system may auto-calculate output VAT, input tax credit, and net tax payable or refund.
Attach Documents (if required)
Upload any supporting documents if the portal requires.
Submit and Pay VAT
Submit the return online.
If tax is payable, generate challan and pay VAT online or offline.
Download Acknowledgment
Download and save the acknowledgment slip for your records.
Tips:
Keep your sales and purchase data ready in Excel or accounting software for faster filing.
Make sure you file before the due date (usually 25th of the following month).
Maintain proper invoices and documents as per VAT rules.
How to File Monthly Online VAT Return
Login to State VAT Portal
Visit your state’s official VAT website (e.g., Maharashtra VAT portal).
Enter your VAT registration number, username, and password.
Select the VAT Return Form
Choose the monthly return form (usually Form 704 or equivalent).
Select the correct month and financial year.
Enter Sales Details
Fill in your total sales turnover for the month.
Provide details of taxable sales, exempt sales, and zero-rated sales if applicable.
Enter Purchase Details
Enter your purchase amount on which VAT has been paid.
Input tax credit available on purchases.
Calculate VAT Payable/Refund
The system may auto-calculate output VAT, input tax credit, and net tax payable or refund.
Attach Documents (if required)
Upload any supporting documents if the portal requires.
Submit and Pay VAT
Submit the return online.
If tax is payable, generate challan and pay VAT online or offline.
Download Acknowledgment
Download and save the acknowledgment slip for your records.
Tips:
Keep your sales and purchase data ready in Excel or accounting software for faster filing.
Make sure you file before the due date (usually 25th of the following month).
Maintain proper invoices and documents as per VAT rules.
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