GSTN Portal: Generation of GSTR-2B for April 2021



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The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has announced that GSTR-2B for April 2021 will be generated on 29th May 2021. This is due to extended due dates for GSTR-1 and IFF filings for April 2021, which were moved to 26th and 28th May 2021 respectively. Taxpayers can still file their GSTR-3B for April 2021 before GSTR-2B is generated, based on self-assessment.

Rule-60(7) of CGST Rules-2017 prescribes for generation of auto-drafted statement containing the details of input tax credit in FORM GSTR-2B for counter-party recipients. As per Rule-60(8) of CGST Rules-2017, FORM GSTR-2B shall be made available to the recipients after the Due date of filing GSTR-1/IFF by the suppliers. Notification No. 12/2021-CT and 13/2021-CT, both dated 1st May 2021 extend the Due date of GSTR-1 and IFF for April 2021, to 26th and 28th May 2021, respectively. Consequently, GSTR-2B for April 2021 will be generated after the Due dates, on 29th May 2021.

GSTR-2B for April 2021: Generation Date Announced

Taxpayers willing to file FORM GSTR-3B for April 2021 before GSTR-2B generation may do so on self-assessment basis. Notification No. 13/2021-CT dated 01.05.2021 prescribes a cumulative limit under Rule-36(4) for ITC claimed in periods April & May 2021.

Thanking You,
Team GSTN

FAQ :

GSTR-2B for April 2021 will be generated on 29th May 2021.

The generation is delayed because the due dates for filing GSTR-1 and IFF for April 2021 have been extended.

The due date for GSTR-1 is 26th May 2021, and for IFF it is 28th May 2021.

Yes, taxpayers can file their GSTR-3B for April 2021 on a self-assessment basis before GSTR-2B is generated.

GSTR-2B is an auto-drafted statement containing details of input tax credit available to recipients.




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