Difference in GSTR 1 and GSTR 3B data

pls let me know the consequences and remedy in following case.

Liability declared in monthly GSTR 3B correctly but liability declared in GSTR 1 quarterly while the firm was required to file GSTR 1 monthly. Taxes have been paid correctly.
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This discussion addresses a common issue where GSTR 1 data differs from GSTR 3B, particularly when GSTR 1 is filed quarterly instead of monthly. While taxes are paid correctly, the key concern is that GSTR 1 liabilities should ideally be equal to or less than GSTR 3B. The consensus is that if tax has been paid, the department is less likely to take action, as GSTR 3B is prioritised for tax collection. GSTR 1 primarily facilitates ITC for buyers, and any inadvertent errors can usually be explained.

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1st thing is that the liabilities shown in quarterly filed R1 shall be equal or less than that shown in 3B. As the department is mostly concerned with the payment of tax so if tax has-been paid correctly there is no worry. moreover, R1 is a return so that your buyer can avail the benefit of ITC , the dept is concerned mostly with 3B and in case you receive any communication from the dept, you can explain the same to them and can mentioned that this was done inadvertently and I hope they will not take any action
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Gstr1 is the statement only for providing the turnover figure. it doesn't calculate assessee's liability at all. the only assurance which is to be made is regarding the data of taxes on output as well as the turnover.
I mean it should be same in gstr3b and gstr1.
further filing of gstr1 quarterly instead of monthly doesn't require any formalities as it doesn't calculates any taxes or late fees.
so no issues should be there.
The management of this site should reprimand him.
A genuinely educated person possesses many qualities of politeness. He lacks it completely. Either he is less educated or is not a CA.
I give him a challenge to discuss on any subject, any matter whatsoever.
I agree with hemant Kaushik sir.... also you can file nil gstr 1 for jan and feb when you have declared all the invoices of Q4 in march...

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