GSTN Portal: Payment of Tax by Taxpayers under QRMP Scheme - March, 2021



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Taxpayers enrolled in the QRMP (Quarterly Return Monthly Payment) scheme, with an annual turnover up to Rs 5 crore, must now pay their GST on a monthly basis. For the first two months of a quarter (January and February), you can either use the 35% fixed sum method based on previous payments or pay based on self-assessment. For the third month (March), you'll need to create a challan on the GSTN portal and pay your actual tax liability.

1. All taxpayers having aggregate turnover up to Rs 5 crores, under QRMP Scheme (w.e.f. 01.01.2021 onwards), are required to furnish return on quarterly basis, along with payment of tax on monthly basis.

2. Persons availing QRMP Scheme are required to pay tax due, in each of the three months of the quarter, by depositing the due amount as discussed below.

3. Payment of Tax for first two months of a quarter (M1 & M2 ie for January and February month for Jan-March Quarter):

a. While generating the challan, taxpayers must select “Monthly payment for quarterly taxpayer” as reason for generating the challan.

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b. They can choose either of the following two options to generate the Challan:

i. 35% Challan (Fixed Sum Method): For taxpayers opting for this method, portal will generate a pre-filled challan in Form GST PMT-06, for an amount equal to 35% of the tax paid in cash, in the preceding quarter, if the return was furnished quarterly or equal to the tax paid in cash in the last month of the immediately preceding quarter, if the return was furnished monthly.

ii. Challan on a self-assessment basis (Self-Assessment Method): These taxpayers can pay tax due by considering the tax liability on inward and outward supplies and the input tax credit as available, in FORM GST PMT-06.

Note: The aforesaid options are not available for payment of tax for third month (M3) of the quarter to persons availing QRMP Scheme.

c. Payment of Tax for third month of a quarter (M3 ie for March month for Jan-March Quarter): For third month of the quarter (M3), taxpayers can click button ‘Create Challan’ in Payment Table 6 of Form GSTR-3B and file GST-PMT-06 Challan, for depositing any amount towards their tax liability.

d. For more details on QRMP Scheme, please click on below links:

https://www.gst.gov.in/newsandupdates/read/417
https://www.gst.gov.in/newsandupdates/read/437
https://www.gst.gov.in/newsandupdates/read/447

This is for your information and necessary action please.

Thanking You,
Team GSTN

FAQ :

Taxpayers with an aggregate turnover of up to Rs 5 crore are eligible for the QRMP Scheme, effective from January 1st, 2021.

For the first two months (M1 & M2), taxpayers can choose between the 35% fixed sum method, which pre-fills a challan based on previous payments, or the self-assessment method, where you calculate your tax liability on supplies and available input tax credit.

For the third month (M3), you must create a challan on the GSTN portal by clicking 'Create Challan' in Payment Table 6 of Form GSTR-3B and deposit the full tax liability.

When generating a challan for the first two months of a quarter, you must select 'Monthly payment for quarterly taxpayer'.

No, these options are not available for the payment of tax for the third month (M3) of the quarter for taxpayers under the QRMP Scheme.




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