GSTN Issues Important Advisory on GSTR 2B and IMS



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The GST Network (GSTN) has issued an important advisory regarding the generation of GSTR 2B. Some taxpayers reported that their GSTR 2B for October 2024 was not generated on November 14th. GSTN explained that GSTR 2B is not generated for the first two months of a quarter if a taxpayer is on the QRMP scheme. Additionally, GSTR 2B will not be generated if the previous period's GSTR 3B has not been filed. Taxpayers in this situation need to file their pending GSTR 3B to enable GSTR 2B generation.

1. It has been reported by few taxpayers that their GSTR-2B for October-2024 period has not been generated on 14th November, 2024. In this regard it to be informed that as per the design of IMS, GSTR-2B will not be generated by the system in below scenarios:

i. In case the taxpayer has opted for QRMP scheme (Quarterly filers), GSTR-2B will not be generated for first and second month of the quarter. Ex. For quarter Oct-Dec, 2024, the quarterly taxpayer will get GSTR-2B for December-2024 period only and not for October-2024 & November-2024.

ii. In case the taxpayer has not filed their previous period GSTR-3B, GSTR-2B will not be generated by the system. Such taxpayers need to file their pending GSTR-3B in order to generate GSTR-2B on demand. For example, if the taxpayer has not filed GSTR-3B for September-2024, their GSTR-2B for October-2024 will not be generated. Once the taxpayer files their GSTR-3B for September-2024, they will be able to generate their GSTR-2B for October-2024 by clicking Compute GSTR-2B (OCT 2024) button on the IMS dashboard.

GSTR 2B Not Generated  GSTN Issues Key Advisory

2. For details kindly refers to various advisories & FAQs provided on IMS:

S. No. Particular Date of Issue Link
1 Invoice Management System Sep 3rd, 2024 Click Here
2 Draft Manual on IMS Sep 17th, 2024 Click Here
3 Frequently Asked Questions on IMS Sep 22nd, 2024 Click Here
4 Attention - Advisory on IMS Oct 14th, 2024 Click Here
5 Additional FAQs on IMS Oct 17th, 2024 Click Here
6 Advisory regarding IMS during initial phase of its implementation Nov 12th, 2024 Click Here
7 Advisory on IMS on Supplier View Nov 13th, 2024 Click Here

FAQ :

Your GSTR 2B may not have been generated if you are on the QRMP scheme and it's not the final month of the quarter, or if you have not filed your GSTR 3B for the previous tax period.

If you are on the QRMP scheme (quarterly filers), you will only receive GSTR 2B for the last month of the quarter. For example, for the Oct-Dec 2024 quarter, you will receive GSTR 2B for December 2024 only.

If you have not filed your GSTR 3B for the previous period, your GSTR 2B will not be generated by the system.

You need to file your pending GSTR 3B first. Once filed, you can then generate your GSTR 2B on demand by clicking the 'Compute GSTR 2B' button on the IMS dashboard.

You can find detailed advisories and FAQs on the IMS by referring to the various links provided by GSTN on their website.




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