GSTN introduces negative values in Table 4 of GSTR-3B



Quick Summary
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has updated Table 4 of the GSTR-3B form, effective from January 2023. These changes allow taxpayers to report negative values in Table 4(A) and 4D(2) if credit notes exceed invoices and debit notes. This means the impact of credit notes will now be auto-populated in Table 4(A) on a net-off basis, rather than being treated solely as ITC reversal in Table 4(B). Taxpayers are advised to review the updated instructions and help texts before filing.

1. The Government vide Notification No. 14/2022 – Central Tax dated 05th July, 2022 has notified few changes in Table 4 of Form GSTR-3B for enabling taxpayers to report correct information regarding ITC availed, ITC reversal and ineligible ITC in Table 4 of GSTR-3B. According to the changes, the net ITC is to be reported in Table 4(A) and ITC reversal, if any, is to be reported in Table 4(B) of GSTR-3B.

2. Currently in GSTR-3B, credit note (CN) is being auto-populated in Table 4B(2), as ITC reversal. Now in view of the said changes, the impact of credit notes are also to be accounted on net off basis in Table 4(A) of GSTR-3B only. Accordingly, following changes have been made in the GST Portal from January-2023 period onwards and shall be applicable from tax period - January 2023’ onwards.

a. The impact of credit note & their amendments will now be auto-populated in Table 4(A) instead of Table 4(B) of GSTR-3B. In case the value of credit notes becomes higher than sum of invoices and debit notes put together, then the net ITC would become negative and the taxpayers will be allowed to report negative values in Table-4A. Also, taxpayers can now enter negative values in Table 4D(2) of GSTR-3B.

GSTR-3B Table 4 Now Accepts Negative Values

b. Consequent updates/ modification in the advisory, messages, instructions, and help-text in form GSTR-2B, without any structural changes in form GSTR-2B summary or tables have also been done in GSTR-2B.

c. The calculation logic of Comparison Report has now been changed accordingly.

3.The taxpayers are advised to go through instructions/help text carefully in GSTR-2B & System Generated GSTR-3B pdf before filing GSTR-3B.

Thanking You,
Team GSTN

FAQ :

The main change is that Table 4 of GSTR-3B can now accept negative values, specifically in Table 4(A) and 4D(2).

These changes have been applicable from the tax period of January 2023 onwards.

The impact of credit notes and their amendments will now be auto-populated in Table 4(A) of GSTR-3B on a net-off basis, instead of being shown as ITC reversal in Table 4(B).

Taxpayers can report negative values in Table 4(A) if the value of credit notes becomes higher than the sum of invoices and debit notes combined.

Taxpayers are advised to carefully review the instructions and help text provided in GSTR-2B and the system-generated GSTR-3B PDF before filing.




News posted by

Finance news reporter covering taxation, GST, income tax, business compliance, and economy updates. I simplify complex financial topics into easy-to-understand articles for professionals, taxpayers, and business owners on leading finance and tax platforms.

Comments :


More »

Popular News





CCI Pro



Company
19 October 2026
Accountant

Jari Saree Center

New Delhi

Others

View Details
Company
30 September 2026
Senior Accounts Executive

Codeboard Technology

Chennai

MBA

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 07 October 2026
Article assistant

S.K.Bajpai & Co.

Noida

B.Com

View Details
Company
08 October 2026
SALES TELECALLER

HIRE NOVA

Lucknow

Graduate (Any)

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 01 October 2026
Articled Assistant

KPSN & Associates LLP

Chennai

CA Inter

View Details
Company
08 October 2026
Account Executive

Elite Taxation

New Delhi

CA Foundation

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 28 September 2026
Junior Accountant

J S P M & Associates LLP

Pune

B.Com

View Details
Company
10 October 2026
Accounts Associate Level 1

Abic and Mani Chartered Accountants

Kottayam

B.Com

View Details