Supplier didn’t file GSTR-1? What happens to your input tax credit
Why your ITC depends on the supplier’s GSTR-1 and GSTR-2B, the deadlines that apply, and what to do step by step when invoices are missing.
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Plain-English, fact-checked guides on verifying suppliers, GSTINs, return filing and input tax credit.
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How to check a supplier’s GST return filing status
Step-by-step: use the GST portal’s Show Filing Table to see whether a supplier files GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, and how to read gaps and late filing.
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GSTIN format explained: what each of the 15 characters means
What the state code, PAN, registration number, Z and check character in a GSTIN mean, and how to spot a mistyped or fake GST number.
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How to verify a GST number (and spot a fake one)
Four quick checks to confirm a supplier’s GSTIN is genuine, active and matches the invoice, using the GST portal and a free checker.