GSTN issues advisory on Online Compliance Pertaining to Liability / Difference Appearing in R1 - R3B (DRC-01B)



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The GST Network (GSTN) has launched a new online functionality allowing taxpayers to explain discrepancies between their GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B returns. If the declared liability in GSTR-1 exceeds the paid liability in GSTR-3B beyond a certain limit, taxpayers will receive an intimation via DRC-01B. They must then file a reply in Form DRC-01B Part B, providing reasons for the difference using an automated dropdown or by detailing any unlisted explanations.

Advisory: Online Compliance Pertaining to Liability / Difference Appearing in R1 – R3B (DRC-01B)

Dear Taxpayers,

1. It is informed that GSTN has developed a functionality to enable the taxpayer to explain the difference in GSTR-1 & 3B return online as directed by the GST Council. This feature is now live on the GST portal.

GST Advisory: Resolve GSTR-1 and 3B Differences Online

2. The functionality compares the liability declared in GSTR-1/IFF with the liability paid in GSTR-3B/3BQ for each return period. If the declared liability exceeds the paid liability by a predefined limit or the percentage difference exceeds the configurable threshold, taxpayer will receive an intimation in the form of DRC-01B.

3. Upon receiving an intimation, taxpayer must file a reply in Form DRC-01B Part B, providing clarification through reason in automated dropdown and details regarding the discrepancy, if not included in the dropdown.

4.To further help taxpayer with the functionality, a detailed manual containing the navigation details is available on the GST portal. It offers step-by-step instructions and addresses various scenarios related to the functionality.

The link is stated below:
Click Here

Thanking You,
Team GSTN

FAQ :

The advisory concerns a new online functionality developed by GSTN to help taxpayers explain differences between their GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B returns.

DRC-01B is an intimation sent to taxpayers by GSTN when there is a significant difference between the liability declared in GSTR-1 and the liability paid in GSTR-3B.

Taxpayers must file a reply in Form DRC-01B Part B, providing clarification for the discrepancy.

Reasons can be provided using an automated dropdown menu or by detailing any discrepancies not listed in the dropdown.

A detailed manual with navigation details and step-by-step instructions is available on the GST portal.




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