Status of Returns Filed
Every Taxpayer needs to file returns to the Government on monthly and/or quarterly basis. The return to be filed also depends on the type of taxpayer. The key returns currently being filed by a Regular Taxpayer are
- GSTR 1 – Details of outward supplies (i.e. sales). Taxpayers having turnover below INR 1.5 cr have an option to go for quarterly filing. All other taxpayers, need to file on a monthly basis.
- GSTR 3B – Monthly summary of sales, input tax credit availed, tax liability and settlement.
- GSTR 4 – Quarterly return for taxpayers who have opted for composition scheme
The following information available for every return that is filed
| Description | Field Specification | Example |
| ARN Number generated after filing | Alphanumeric (Max length:25) | AA010143556587A |
| Tax Period Selected by user | String(MMYYYY) | 032018 |
| Mode of Filing | String((OFFLINE/ONLINE)) | ONLINE |
| Date of Filing | String(DD-MM-YYYY) | 08-02-2017 |
| Return Type | String | GSTR1 |
| Status of the Return filed | String(10 Character) | Filed |
| Is Return Valid/Invalid ? | 1 Character | Y/N |
There could be other returns filed on need basis such for transferring transitional credit, job details etc. Other taxpayer types such as ISD, Casual Taxpayer, UIN holder have a different set of returns.
On passing the GSTIN, these details are available through the Taxpayer Return Status API.
