Question 1

Can I get GST TDS return GSTR-7 done online without visiting the office?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the entire process can be handled online. You share scanned documents on WhatsApp or email, we prepare and file everything on the GST portal, and you receive the acknowledgement and filed copies digitally. Businesses in Pammal regularly complete GSTR-7 filing with us without a single office visit. If a physical verification or personal hearing is required by the department, we guide you through it.

Question 2

How long does GST TDS return GSTR-7 take in Pammal?

Accepted Answer

Filed before the 10th of every month. That assumes your documents are complete and there is no departmental query. We start the same day we receive your papers and tell you the realistic completion date upfront rather than an optimistic one. Where the GST portal or the officer causes delay — clarifications, physical verification or system issues — we track it daily and keep you informed on WhatsApp.

Question 3

TDS was deducted on my government contract payment. How do I claim it?

Accepted Answer

After the deductor files GSTR-7, the deduction appears in your TDS and TCS credit received statement on the GST portal. Log in, open the statement for the relevant period, accept the entries and file it. On filing, the amount credits your electronic cash ledger, from where it can be used to pay tax in GSTR-3B or claimed as refund if it accumulates. Many contractors in Pammal forget this step and leave money sitting unclaimed for months. We check and accept TDS credits as part of our monthly return service.

Question 4

Who is required to deduct TDS under GST?

Accepted Answer

Under Section 51 of the CGST Act, TDS is deducted by government departments, local authorities, governmental agencies, PSUs and notified persons when the total value of taxable supply under a contract exceeds Rs.2.5 lakh. The deduction is 2 percent of the payment made to the supplier, split as 1 percent CGST and 1 percent SGST for intra-state supplies, or 2 percent IGST for inter-state supplies. If your business in Pammal supplies to government bodies or PSUs, expect this deduction on your receipts and plan cash flow accordingly. We help both deductors and suppliers manage the compliance.

Question 5

What happens if a deductor files GSTR-7 late?

Accepted Answer

Late filing of GSTR-7 attracts a late fee of Rs.50 per day (Rs.25 CGST plus Rs.25 SGST), capped at Rs.2,000, and as per CBIC Notification 23/2024 the late fee is fully waived where no tax was deducted in the month. Interest at 18 percent per annum applies on TDS deducted but deposited late. Delay also blocks the supplier from receiving their credit, inviting follow-up calls and disputes. Drawing and disbursing officers in Pammal who handle this alongside other duties often retain us to run the monthly GSTR-7 cycle end to end.

Question 6

What is the due date for filing GSTR-7?

Accepted Answer

GSTR-7, the return of tax deducted at source under GST, must be filed by the deductor by the 10th of the month following the month of deduction. The deducted amount must also be deposited with the government by the same date. Once GSTR-7 is filed, the deducted amount becomes visible to the supplier for acceptance, after which it credits their electronic cash ledger. Government offices and PSUs in Pammal often outsource this monthly cycle to us, since errors in deductee GSTINs are painful to correct later. Call +91 - 9600 606 444 for deductor support.

Question 7

What is GSTR-7A and do I need to ask the department for it?

Accepted Answer

GSTR-7A is the TDS certificate under GST. It is system-generated on the portal automatically once the deductor files GSTR-7, so neither party needs to apply for it separately. The certificate shows the contract details, payment amount and tax deducted, and the supplier can download it from their own login for records and reconciliation. It is good practice to match GSTR-7A certificates against your receivables ledger each quarter, so that any short deduction or wrong GSTIN reported by a government deductor is caught early and corrected in their next return.

Question 8

What penalties does Section 122 of the CGST Act prescribe, and for which offences?

Accepted Answer

Section 122(1) lists twenty-one offences, including supplying without an invoice, issuing an invoice without supply, collecting tax but not depositing it beyond three months, failing to deduct or collect TDS or TCS, wrongly availing input tax credit and failing to register when liable. The penalty is Rs.10,000 or an amount equivalent to the tax evaded or credit wrongly taken, whichever is higher. For short payment of tax, Section 122(2) prescribes 10 percent of the tax or Rs.10,000, whichever is higher, in non-fraud cases, and a penalty equal to the tax or Rs.10,000, whichever is higher, where fraud is involved. An equal penalty applies under the SGST Act.

Question 9

How does a GTA opt for forward charge, and by when must it be done?

Accepted Answer

The option is exercised by filing the Annexure V declaration on the GST portal. For an existing GTA, the window for a financial year runs from 1 January to 31 March of the preceding financial year, so the choice for the coming year must be locked in by 31 March. A newly registered GTA must file the declaration within forty-five days of applying for registration or one month from the date of obtaining registration, whichever is later. Once exercised, the option continues for future years automatically unless the GTA files Annexure VI to revert to reverse charge. Missing the window means remaining under the default reverse charge mechanism for the whole year.

Question 10

How do I apply for a new GST registration for my business in Pammal?

Accepted Answer

GST registration is done online on the GST portal in two parts. In Part A of Form REG-01 you validate your PAN, mobile number and email to generate a Temporary Reference Number. In Part B you upload your business details, promoter details, principal place of business proof, bank details and photographs, then sign with EVC or DSC. On submission you receive an ARN to track status. If Aadhaar authentication succeeds and the application is complete, approval normally follows within about seven working days. Our team in Pammal handles the entire filing end to end; call +91 - 9600 606 444 to get started.

Question 11

How do I choose a good GST consultant near me in Pammal?

Accepted Answer

Look for four things: familiarity with the GST portal's actual workflows rather than just theory, responsiveness around due dates such as the 11th for GSTR-1 and the 20th for GSTR-3B, transparent fixed pricing instead of vague estimates, and the ability to handle departmental work like clarification notices, amendments and revocations, not just routine filing. Ask how they track your ARNs and deadlines, and whether they share acknowledgements after every filing. ChennaiGST serves businesses across Pammal with fixed-fee packages starting at Rs.999, and every filing is confirmed back to you with the portal acknowledgement. Call +91 - 9600 606 444 for a free initial consultation.

Question 12

What is self-invoicing under RCM and is there a time limit for it?

Accepted Answer

When you receive supplies liable to reverse charge from an unregistered supplier, Section 31(3)(f) requires you, the recipient, to issue an invoice on yourself, because the supplier cannot issue a tax invoice. You must also issue a payment voucher when paying the supplier. From 1 November 2024, Rule 47A prescribes a firm deadline: the self-invoice must be issued within thirty days of receiving the supply. This document is not a formality; the time limit for claiming the RCM credit is reckoned from the self-invoice, and its absence can cost you the credit besides inviting penalty. Maintain a monthly self-invoice series covering rent, freight, legal fees and similar unregistered-supplier heads.

Question 13

How is the place of supply decided when I sell goods?

Accepted Answer

Section 10 of the IGST Act gives the tests. Where the sale involves movement of goods, the place of supply is the location where the movement terminates for delivery to the recipient, whoever arranges the transport. Where there is no movement, it is the location of the goods at the time of delivery, which covers over-the-counter sales and sales of installed machinery in place. Where goods are assembled or installed at site, the place of supply is the site of installation. Getting this right decides whether you charge CGST plus SGST or IGST, and a Pammal seller delivering to a Bengaluru buyer charges IGST because delivery terminates in Karnataka.

Question 14

Can I transfer cash ledger balance from one GSTIN to another GSTIN of the same PAN?

Accepted Answer

Yes, within limits. Under Section 49(10), unutilised IGST and CGST balances in the electronic cash ledger can be transferred through PMT-09 to the cash ledger of a distinct person, that is, another GSTIN registered on the same PAN in the same or another state. SGST balances cannot be moved across states in this manner. The transfer is not permitted if the transferring GSTIN has any unpaid liability standing in its electronic liability register. Multi-state businesses headquartered in Pammal use this to shift idle deposits to the branch that actually needs the cash, avoiding fresh working capital outflow.

Question 15

I have taken a house on rent and I am GST registered. Does reverse charge hit my house rent?

Accepted Answer

Only in defined situations. From 18 July 2022, renting of a residential dwelling to a registered person attracts 18 percent under reverse charge in the tenant's hands. However, where a registered proprietor rents the dwelling in a personal capacity for use as his own residence, and on his own account rather than for the business, the exemption applies and no tax arises. If a company takes a flat as a guest house or for employee accommodation, RCM applies, and note that ITC on such rent may face challenge as a personal consumption expense. Document the purpose of the tenancy in the rent agreement so the correct treatment is defensible.

Question 16

Which everyday goods now attract 5 percent GST?

Accepted Answer

The 5 percent slab now covers most household essentials that earlier fell in the 12 or 18 percent brackets: soaps, shampoos, toothpaste and toothbrushes, hair oil, bicycles, kitchen utensils and tableware. Packaged foods such as butter, ghee, cheese, namkeens, sauces, pasta, biscuits and chocolates are also at 5 percent, as are most medicines, medical devices and agricultural machinery. Apparel and footwear priced up to Rs.2,500 per piece attract 5 percent as well. Retailers in Pammal should update billing software rate masters item by item rather than assuming old rates continue.

Question 17

Is there really a penalty for not displaying my GST number at my shop?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Rule 18 of the CGST Rules requires every registered person to display the registration certificate in a prominent location at the principal place of business and every additional place, and to display the GSTIN on the name board at the entry of each such premises. There is no separate penalty provision for this lapse, so officers invoke the general penalty under Section 125, which can extend to Rs.25,000 under CGST with a matching state penalty. Inspection teams visiting Pammal markets routinely check name boards first, so a few hundred rupees of signage is the cheapest compliance in the entire GST law.

Question 18

What is the GST treatment for an event management company handling corporate events?

Accepted Answer

Event management services attract 18 percent with full input tax credit. Place of supply rules deserve attention: for organising an event for a registered client, the place of supply is the client's location, so a Chennai company organising a Goa offsite for a Bengaluru-registered client charges IGST to Karnataka. For unregistered clients, the place of supply is where the event is actually held. Admission tickets are taxed where the event takes place. Getting the state wrong means the client's credit is jeopardised and the tax may need repayment under the correct head, so event companies serving multi-state clients should map each contract before invoicing.

Question 19

What documents are required for GST TDS return GSTR-7 in Pammal?

Accepted Answer

For GST TDS return GSTR-7 you will generally need: Deductor GSTIN or TAN-based registration credentials, List of supplier payments made during the month with contract values, Supplier GSTINs and invoice details for deductible payments, Copies of contracts or work orders exceeding Rs.2.5 lakh, Payment vouchers or bank statement for the month. The exact list depends on your constitution — proprietorship, partnership, LLP or company — and on the specifics of your case. Send what you have on WhatsApp to +91 - 9600 606 444 and we will confirm within the same working day exactly what else is needed, so nothing is rejected later for a missing paper.

Question 20

What is the process for GST TDS return GSTR-7?

Accepted Answer

The process runs in clear stages: Payment data review; Deduction computation; Return preparation; Filing and payment. A senior consultant reviews your file at each stage rather than passing it to a data-entry desk, and you receive a confirmation with the filed documents once it is complete. You always know which stage your work is at — we update you on WhatsApp instead of leaving you to follow up.

Question 21

How much does GST TDS return GSTR-7 cost in Pammal?

Accepted Answer

Our fee for GST TDS return GSTR-7 in Pammal starts at Rs.999/month and is quoted in full before we begin — there are no hidden charges added later. The fee covers professional work end to end: document review, preparation, filing and follow-up until completion. Government fees or portal charges, where applicable, are separate and always shown to you upfront. For an exact quote based on your turnover and business type, call +91 - 9600 606 444 and a consultant will confirm it on the call.

Aspect	With ChennaiGST	DIY / Unattended
Late fees and interest	Filings go in ahead of statutory dates, so the Rs.50-per-day late fee and 18 percent interest never arise.	Late fees accumulate silently every delayed day, and interest on unpaid tax runs at 18 percent per annum.
Input tax credit	Purchase register matched against GSTR-2B each period, with defaulting suppliers chased so eligible credit is actually captured.	Credit claimed from books alone; mismatches with GSTR-2B mean lost credit or excess claims that invite departmental queries.
Risk of notices	GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and GSTR-2B reconciled before filing, removing the mismatches that trigger most scrutiny notices.	Inconsistent figures across returns quietly build a mismatch history that surfaces later as ASMT-10 scrutiny or a demand notice.
Refund claims	RFD-01 filed with complete statements and annexures, tracked from ARN to bank credit, with any deficiency memo answered promptly.	Incomplete claims bounce back as deficiency memos while the refund sits unclaimed for months and working capital stays blocked.
Time cost	Roughly an hour a month to send data and approve drafts; the portal work, reconciliation and follow-up are ours.	Hours every month lost to portal errors, JSON files, OTP failures and reworking figures — usually on the due date itself.
Annual return preparation	Monthly reconciliations roll naturally into GSTR-9, filed comfortably before 31 December with figures already agreed through the year.	Twelve months of unmatched data reconstructed in December, with differences discovered too late to be corrected cleanly.

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