GSTR-9 is an annual GST return for applicable registered taxpayers.
The GST Portal describes GSTR-9 as an annual return containing information such as purchases, sales, input tax credit, refunds and demands, as applicable.
Preparing GSTR-9
Before preparing the annual return, businesses should compile:
- GSTR-1 records
- GSTR-3B records
- Sales register
- Purchase register
- ITC details
- Tax payments
- Credit/debit notes
- Other applicable records
Why annual reconciliation matters
Monthly return filing does not eliminate the need for year-end review.
Businesses should compare annual books with GST returns and identify differences before completing the annual return.
