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Posted on 30 May 2025
Issue with Advance Amount in GSTR-1 and Annual Return
- *GSTR-1 Table 11*: You're reporting advances received and adjusted against supplies in Table 11 of GSTR-1. -
*Annual Return Table 4F*: The advance amount is showing as (-) Rs. 200,000/-, indicating an adjustment. Possible Reasons for the Difference -
*Adjustment of Advances*: When you issue an invoice and adjust the advance against it, the advance amount should be reduced in the subsequent GSTR-1 returns. -
*Reversal of Advance*: The (-) Rs. 200,000/- in Table 4F of the Annual Return might indicate a reversal of the advance amount, which could be due to the adjustment made in GSTR-1. Resolution -
*Verify GSTR-1 Returns*: Ensure that the advances received and adjusted are correctly reported in GSTR-1 returns. -
*Reconcile with Annual Return*: Reconcile the advance amounts reported in GSTR-1 with the Annual Return to ensure accuracy. Action Plan -
*Review GSTR-1 Returns*: Review your GSTR-1 returns to ensure that the advances received and adjusted are correctly reported.
- *Verify Annual Return*: Verify the Annual Return to ensure that the advance amounts are accurately reflected. Consult a GST professional to ensure compliance and accurate reporting .