GST record-keeping: a monthly routine
05 Oct 2026
GST problems are usually record problems found late. A short monthly routine prevents most of them.
By the 5th: all sales invoices, credit notes and debit notes for the previous month are entered.
By the 9th: purchase bills are entered and GSTR-2B is downloaded; mismatches are listed against suppliers.
By the 11th: GSTR-1 is reconciled to the sales register and filed (monthly filers).
By the 20th: GSTR-3B is prepared, tax paid and filed. Keep the challan and the working together.
Due dates change from time to time; always confirm the current date on the GST portal.
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