GST Tax Notice
Respond to GST Notices Effectively with Casela Advisors
Receiving a GST notice can be a stressful experience for any business, but it doesn’t have to be. These notices are typically issued by the GST Department due to non-compliance, data mismatches, excess Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims, or irregularities in filings.
Casela Advisors provides professional support to help you respond to GST notices with accuracy and confidence. Our experienced tax consultants review your case thoroughly, draft legally sound replies, and help you resolve the issue efficiently—avoiding penalties, interest, or prolonged scrutiny.
Why You May Have Received a GST Notice
GST notices can arise due to a range of compliance-related issues, such as:
- Non-filing or delayed filing of GST returns (e.g., GSTR-1, GSTR-3B)
- Mismatch between GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B data
- Incorrect or excess ITC claimed compared to GSTR-2A/2B
- Underreporting of turnover or suspicious transactions
- E-way bill violations or discrepancies
- Summons or notices related to GST audits and inspections
Understanding the root cause is essential for drafting a clear and correct response.
Common Types of GST Notices
Here are the most frequently issued notices under GST law:
- Section 61 – Scrutiny of returns
- Section 62 – Assessment for non-filers of GST returns
- Section 65/66 – Notices for departmental audit or special audit
- Show Cause Notice (SCN) – Explanation or demand notice under various sections
- Section 73/74 – Notices for tax not paid, short paid, or wrongly claimed
Each notice requires a customized response based on its nature and the supporting documentation.
Our GST Notice Response Services
At Casela Advisors, we offer end-to-end assistance for replying to GST notices:
- Detailed review and analysis of the notice
- Identification of gaps or inconsistencies in returns and records
- Drafting of professionally structured replies
- Filing the reply through the GST portal within the stipulated deadline
- Representation before tax authorities if needed
- Support with data reconciliation, corrections, and audits
- Guidance for preventing future compliance issues
Why Businesses Choose Casela Advisors
- ✅ Team of experienced CAs, GST practitioners, and legal experts
- ✅ Precise, tailored replies for every type of GST notice
- ✅ Timely submission to avoid interest, fines, or escalation
- ✅ Strict adherence to confidentiality and legal compliance
- ✅ Comprehensive support for all GST-related matters, including audits and return filing
Our goal is to help you resolve GST issues without disruption to your business.
Received a GST Notice? Don’t Panic—Let Casela Advisors Handle It
Ignoring or delaying a response to a GST notice can lead to serious financial and legal consequences. Whether it’s a mismatch issue, audit notice, or show cause letter, our team ensures that your response is accurate, compliant, and professionally managed.
Reach out to Casela Advisors today for expert help in responding to GST notices—because timely and correct action matters.
Faqs
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GST notices are official communications from tax authorities to taxpayers regarding potential compliance issues or the need for additional information. They are sent when suspicious activities or non-compliance with GST rules are detected.
Common reasons for receiving such notices include unsuccessful GST registration, late or incomplete GST refunds, excessive input tax credit claims, unpaid GST or underpayment of GST. These notices may be referred to as inspection notices, show-cause notices (SCNs) or demand notices, depending on their purpose and severity.
Taxpayers must respond to these notices immediately within the stipulated time frame to avoid legal consequences including penalties and prosecution by the GST authorities.
Some common reasons when GST notices are sent include the following
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- If a taxpayer intentionally or unintentionally fails to pay GST correctly, resulting in an underpayment
- Discrepancies found in the information provided between GSTR 1 and GSTR 3B
- Due to long delays in filing GSTR 1 followed by GSTR 3B, which exceeds a period of six months
- Audit notices can be generated when tax authorities need to audit a taxpayer’s financial records
- Difference in Input Tax Credit (ITC) claimed in GSTR 3B as compared to the data available in GSTR 2A
- Inconsistent declarations made in the e-way bill portal and GSTR 1
- Improper utilization of Input Tax Credit (ITC)
- Failure to submit the required information to the GST authorities within the specified time frame
- If a business required to register under GST remains unregistered and fails to comply with tax and other
obligations under the GST Act
Under Section 169 of the CGST Act, specific modes of delivery of GST notice have been laid out and any alternative modes of delivery of such notices will not be considered valid under the GST legislation. Prescribed methods via which you can receive a GST notice include:
- Hand delivery to taxpayers or their representative
- Sending notices by courier, registered mail or express mail carrying confirmation to the latest place of the taxpayer’s business.
- Sending notifications by e-mail to the taxpayer’s registered email ID.
- Declaration of notification on the GST portal (for this taxpayer needs access their GST account after logging into GST portal.
- Publication in regional newspapers and distribution in the taxpayer’s locality based on the last known address of the taxpayer’s business or residence
- Putting up a notice in a visible location at the last known address of the taxpayer’s residence or business
Taxpayers can respond to GST notices online using their digital or electronic signatures. They must pay any tax or interest that is outstanding under the GST Act and submit the required form to the issuing authority after making such a GST payment. You also need to adhere to the time limit for filing clarification.
In case of not replying to a GST notice within the stipulated time limit, they will be held liable for penalties and further proceedings as per the rules set up in the GST Act, 2017.
Taxpayers can authorise a representative or a chartered accountant to handle GST notification matters through an authorisation letter. Failure to respond to GST notifications within the stipulated time may result in penalties and further proceedings under the GST Act.
