Have you ever thought about how the Indian government maintains the uniqueness of the invoice? How is every invoice identified? How do Indian businesses maintain records of these invoices seamlessly? That’s when the Invoice Reference Number (IRN) comes into play. IRN might look like a small 64-digit code, but it carries great importance for GST… Continue reading Invoice Reference Number: Definition, Features, and How to Generate it?
What is the GST Rate on Freight Charges? Understanding RCM & Exemptions
Did you ever check your invoice of logistics and ask yourself, ‘Why the GST on freight charges?’ You’re not alone. It is important to know about GST on freight charges, whether you are a manufacturer who is shipping raw materials, a retailer who is shipping goods, or a service provider who is handling logistics. It… Continue reading What is the GST Rate on Freight Charges? Understanding RCM & Exemptions
How to Download a GST Registration Certificate? Step-By-Step Process
If you are just starting out your business journey in India and wondering, ‘what makes a business in India legal?’ The primary requirement to start a business in India legally is the GST Registration. The GST registration certificate is proof of registration. Without it, you cannot collect GST from your customers or claim input tax… Continue reading How to Download a GST Registration Certificate? Step-By-Step Process
Munim GST Return Filing Vs. Zoho Books: Best GST Return Filing Software Comparison
Social media is buzzing with news that Clear’s GST software will no longer cater to SMBs from the 1st December 2025, onwards. After this announcement, many CAs and tax professionals find themselves helpless as they have only two options: either migrate to Zoho Books or request a refund. If you haven’t decided with regards to… Continue reading Munim GST Return Filing Vs. Zoho Books: Best GST Return Filing Software Comparison
GST Number Search by PAN: Steps to Find Your GSTIN Instantly
Ever digged into your mailbox or scanned through your files in an attempt to recall your GST identification number? Last-minute calls from your CA or vendor got you in a tight spot? Difficult to remember, this 15-digit GSTIN number serves as a primary identity for your tax filing, compliance needs, and business credibility. Thankfully, you… Continue reading GST Number Search by PAN: Steps to Find Your GSTIN Instantly
Which GST Software is the Best Alternative to ClearTax?
Recently I came across a Reddit post that said, ClearTax is discontinuing its GST filing services for small businesses. A wide array of small businesses, CAs, and sole proprietors who relied on ClearTax for GST filing are in shock today. In the mid of compliance cycles, approaching return filing due dates, piled up invoicing, and… Continue reading Which GST Software is the Best Alternative to ClearTax?
How to File GST Returns for Multiple GSTINs?
Businesses widely dispersed across multiple states in India need to register for multiple GSTINs. Businesses expanded within the same state can go ahead with a one GST registration number, where it needs to identify one location as the primary business source, while others to be secondary. However, based on your needs, you can opt for… Continue reading How to File GST Returns for Multiple GSTINs?
What is UTGST? Learn Its Applicability Through a Clear Example
The indirect tax collected on Goods and Services from GST is divided into two parts; one part goes to the central government, and the other part goes to the state. On an invoice, you must have seen the breakdown of the total GST into two parts, namely, CGST and SGST. Here, SGST is for the… Continue reading What is UTGST? Learn Its Applicability Through a Clear Example
GST Collection for September hits to 1.89 lakh crore: 9.1% YoY Rise!
Demonstrating a sustainable financial momentum, India’s GST collection for September 2025 soars to ₹1.89 lakh Crore, depicting a 9.1% YoY rise. It has not only surpassed the August GST collection but has also exceeded projections of weaker demand due to the latest rate cuts. The two rate structures announced on 22nd September witnessed a merger… Continue reading GST Collection for September hits to 1.89 lakh crore: 9.1% YoY Rise!
Is Accounting Software Safe? A Deep Dive into Security Features
Have you ever expressed concerns over whether your accounting software is actually safe? If not, you must do it! This is a real concern when all your financial information is stored online today: Sales records, GST filings, and the salaries of employees. There are chances of leaks of data, because stories of cyber fraud are… Continue reading Is Accounting Software Safe? A Deep Dive into Security Features