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1) The Excel based GSTR-4 Offline Tool is designed to help taxpayer to prepare his GSTR-4 return offline.
Please Note: This version of utility supports incremental upload of records on GST Portal. You may upload the de
added to already uploaded records. To download all the records uploaded successfully please download the GST
2) Details for following Tables of GSTR-4 return can be added by taxpayer using the offline Tool:
4A. Inward supplies received from a registered supplier (other than supplies attracting reverse charge): 4- A&B (B2B).
4B. Inward supplies received from a registered supplier (attracting reverse charge): 4- A&B (B2B).
4C. Inward supplies received from unregistered supplier: 4C (B2BUR).
4D. Import of service: 4D (IMPS).
5A. Amendments to details of inward Supplies furnished in returns of earlier tax period in Table 4: 5A(B2BA), 5A(B2BUA
5B. Debit Notes/Credit Note (Registered): 5B (CDNR)
5B. Debit Notes/Credit Note (Unregistered): 5B (CDNUR)
5C. Debit Notes/ Credit Notes [amendment of debit notes/credit notes furnished in earlier tax periods]: 5C(CDNRA), 5C
6. Tax on outward supplies made (Net of advance and goods returned): 6 (TXOS).
7. Amendments to Outward Supply details furnished in returns for earlier tax periods in Table No. 6:
8 (I) Consolidate statement of Advance paid/Advance adjusted on account of receipt of supply
8A. Advance amount paid for reverse charge supplies in the tax period: 8A (AT).
8B. Advance amount on which tax was paid in earlier period but invoice has been received in current period: 8B (ATA
8 (II). Amendments of information furnished in Table No. 8 (I) for an earlier quarter: 8A-II(ATA), 8B-II(ATADJA)
Please Note: Table 5B. Debit Notes/Credit Notes [original)] has been divided in two sub-sections Debit Notes / Credit N
3) The Offline tool has following features to help taxpayer in Return Preparation:
1. 'Open Downloaded GSTR-4 JSON File' : To open GSTR-4 Return Details file - downloaded from online GST portal
Table wise worksheets.
2. 'Generate JSON File to Upload': To generate JSON file for upload of GSTR-4 return details prepared offline on GST
3. 'Open downloaded Error JSON File': To open error JSON file downloaded from GST portal from the ‘Processed with
respective Table wise worksheets. Please refer ‘Handling Error’ section for details.
4. 'Validate Sheet’: To validate the data entered in respective worksheet of this offline Tool. Successful validation is no
marked in Red.
5. 'GSTR-4 Section wise Summary’: Summary of data entered in various worksheets is available on portal.
6. Action : To specify the action to be taken for a record. Action should be same for all rows a record. Action S
(1) Add: To add a new records in Table 4,5,6,7,8 select 'Add'.
(2) Delete: To delete a record added earlier in Table 4,5,6,7,8 and uploaded successfully on GST Portal. To
'Delete'. Generate and upload the JSON on GST Portal. Upon successfully processing the records shall
(3) Accept: To accept the TDS credit received in Table 9
(4) Reject: To reject the TDS credit received in Table 9
4) The process flow for GSTR-4 return preparation without any auto-drafted counterparty details (No TDS credit received)
1. Enter details in the GSTR-4 Table wise worksheets of the Excel offline Tool.
2. Validate the details entered in each sheet using 'validate' button.
3. Generate Json using ' Generate JSON File to Upload' option.
4. Upload the generated JSON on GST Portal. Preview the details uploaded (facility to pdf download), Initiate filing,
The process flow for GSTR-4 return preparation with auto-drafted counterparty details (TDS credit received) is as follow
1. Download the GSTR-4 return details file (with auto-drafted details) from GST Portal
2. Take action on auto drafted details and enter other details in the GSTR-4 Table wise worksheets of the Excel offlin
3. Validate the details entered in each sheet using 'validate' button
3. Generate Json using ' Generate JSON File to Upload’ option
4. Upload the generated JSON on GST Portal. Preview the details uploaded, offset liability and File return on 'Home'
1. Please ensure you download the latest version of GSTR-4 Offline Tool from the GST portal. https://www.gst.gov.in/dow
2. Launch the GSTR-4 Excel based Offline Tool and navigate to worksheet named 'Home'.
3. Enter your GSTIN . Entered GSTIN would be validated for correct structure.
4. Select the applicable Financial Year from the drop-down. It is a mandatory field.
5. Select the applicable Return Period form the drop-down. It is a mandatory field.
6. Enter details as applicable in various worksheets. It is not mandatory to fill data in all worksheet. The worksheet with no
7. Click on 'Validate' to validate each worksheet post all details are captured for the sheet. Check the status of validation.
as per help text in the column ‘Sheet Validation Errors’.
8. Click on 'Generate summary' to update the summary post details. Ensure that details have been successfully validated
9. Click on ' Generate JSON File to Upload ' to generate JSON file for upload of GSTR-4 return details prepared offline on
Notes
1. The tax amounts are auto-calculated based on the supply type, rate and taxable amount and are non-editable.
2. The summary in Offline tool can be used as reference to validate return data successfully uploaded on GST portal by c
from 'Prepare Offline', download section
Notes:
1. Multiple upload of JSON file is allowed on GST Portal, details can be added incrementally (only additional new detail) a
2. Online 'Preview' for validation of summary details is critical to ensure all details required to be declared for selected Re
for completeness of summary available in 'Preview'. In case of any deviation from expected summary details; please uplo
3. You may download the records successfully processed on GST portal anytime by navigating to 'Returns Dashboard>Fi
available for download in about 20 Mins. The downloaded JSON file may be opened in Offline Tool using ‘Open Download
portal. To delete all records uploaded on GST Portal; please mark action as delete on records in the JSON downlo
8A-II(ATA)
8A-II. Amendment of Advance amount paid
for reverse charge supplies in the tax period
upload of records on GST Portal. You may upload the details multiple times with only additional details to be uploaded. The addit
records uploaded successfully please download the GSTR-4 JSON from 'Prepare Offline', download section.
)] has been divided in two sub-sections Debit Notes / Credit Notes from Registered and Unregistered person for ease of data entry.
Return Preparation:
TR-4 Return Details file - downloaded from online GST portal in to the Offline Tool. Upon successful import of file the details would be popula
details. Ensure that details have been successfully validated for each worksheet.
ON file for upload of GSTR-4 return details prepared offline on GST portal
ails can be added incrementally (only additional new detail) any detail uploaded again would replace the existing uploaded record.
l to ensure all details required to be declared for selected Return period have been successfully processed on GST portal. Check the 'Prev
of any deviation from expected summary details; please upload a new JSON on GST Portal.
GST portal anytime by navigating to 'Returns Dashboard>Financial Year>Return Period>GSTR-4 Prepare Offline> Download'. On click of d
SON file may be opened in Offline Tool using ‘Open Downloaded GSTR-4 JSON File' to view/ edit/update details. Post update of details crea
ase mark action as delete on records in the JSON downloaded from GST Portal.
ocessing of uploaded JSON file; the upload status would be updated as 'Processed with Error'.
the ‘Processed with Error’ status
rrorReport.json ) with records processed with error on GST Portal and save on your system
e" and select the downloaded error file
successful opening of files in Offline tool. A pop-up message with work sheets name with error would be shown
s from both the files have been successfully opened in Tool
rtal Validation Errors’ in each worksheet.
Invoice Number * Enter the Invoice number of invoices issued by registered supplier. Ensure that the forma
Invoice date special characters of in
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Reverse Charge * Select 'Yes' for supplies attracting reverse charge and 'No' for inward supplies other than
Invoice Type * Select invoice type as Regular
Rate * Select the combined (State tax + Central tax) or the integrated tax, as applicable.
Taxable Value * Enter the taxable value of the received goods or services for each rate line item - with 2
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Central Tax * It is auto calculated based on the Place of Supply , Rate and Taxable value
State/UT Tax * It is auto calculated based on the Place of Supply , Rate and Taxable value
Cess Enter the total Cess amount paid.
Action * Select "Add" to mark as add the record on GST Portal and "Delete" to mark as delete the
Invoice Number * Portal
Enter the Invoice number of invoices issued to Unregistered Supplier for supplies receiv
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Invoice Value * Enter the total value indicated in the invoice of the received goods or services- with 2 d
Place Of Supply * Select the code of the state from drop down list for the applicable place of supply.
Supply Type * Select from drop down to declare the supply type as inter state or intra state
Rate * Select the combined (State tax + Central tax) or the integrated tax, as applicable.
Taxable Value * Enter the taxable value of the received goods or services for each rate line item - with 2
Integrated Tax * has to becalculated
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Supply type , Rate and Taxable value
Central Tax * It is auto calculated based on the Supply type , Rate and Taxable value
State/UT Tax * It is auto calculated based on the Supply type , Rate and Taxable value
Cess Enter the total Cess amount paid.
Action * Select "Add" to mark as add the record on GST Portal and "Delete" to mark as delete the
Original Invoice Number * Portal
Enter the Invoice number of invoices issued by registered supplier which taxpayer wants
Original Invoice date is alpha-numeric
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Invoice Number * Enter the Invoice number of invoices issued to Unregistered Supplier for supplies receiv
Invoice date alpha-numeric with allowed
Enter date of invoice special characters
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Invoice Value * Enter the total value indicated in the invoice of the received goods or services- with 2 d
Select the code of the state from drop down list for the applicable place of supply.
Place Of Supply *
Select from drop down to declare the supply type as inter state or intra state
Supply Type *
Select the combined (State tax + Central tax) or the integrated tax, as applicable.
Rate *
Enter the taxable value of the received goods or services for each rate line item - with 2
Taxable Value * has to be computed as per GST valuation provisions.
Integrated Tax * It is auto calculated based on the Supply type , Rate and Taxable value
Central Tax * It is auto calculated based on the Supply type , Rate and Taxable value
It is auto calculated based on the Supply type , Rate and Taxable value
State/UT Tax *
Select "Add" to mark as add the record on GST Portal and "Delete" to mark as delete the
Action *
Portal
Place of supply * Select the code of the state from drop down list for the place of supply.
Supply Type * Declare the type of supply as inter or intra state
Rate * Enter the combined (State tax + Central tax) or the integrated tax rate.
Gross Advance Paid * Enter the amount of advance received excluding the tax portion.
Integrated Tax * It is auto calculated based on the Supply Type, Rate and Gross Advance Paid
Central Tax * It is auto calculated based on the Supply Type, Rate and Gross Advance Paid
State/ UT Tax * It is auto calculated based on the Supply Type, Rate and Gross Advance Paid
Cess Enter the total Cess amount paid.
Action * Select "Add" to mark as add the record on GST Portal and "Delete" to mark as delete the
Original Tax Period* Portal
Select the tax period for which amendment needs to be made.
Financial Year * Select the financial year.
Original Place of supply * Select the code of the state from drop down list for the place of supply.
Original Supply Type * Declare the type of supply as inter or intra state
Rate * Enter the combined (State tax + Central tax) or the integrated tax rate.
Gross Advance Paid * Enter the amount of advance received excluding the tax portion.
Integrated Tax * It is auto calculated based on the Supply Type, Rate and Gross Advance Paid
Central Tax * It is auto calculated based on the Supply Type, Rate and Gross Advance Paid
State/ UT Tax * It is auto calculated based on the Supply Type, Rate and Gross Advance Paid
Cess Enter the total Cess amount paid.
Action * Select "Add" to mark as add the record on GST Portal and "Delete" to mark as delete the
Portal
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Steps to correct errors and upload Revised GSTR-4 return data on GST Portal
1) Download the Error file and save on your system
2) The downloaded file ( returns_<Date>_R4_<GSTIN>_errorReport.json ) has the just the records processed with error on GST Portal
3) Now click on the button "Open Downloaded Error JSON file" on the right. It will open a file dialog box.
4) Select the downloaded error file and click on "Open".
5) A message "Error Files successfully Opened" would be displayed successful opening of file in Offline tool
7) Please navigate to each worksheets and ensure all records from both the files have been successfully opened in Tool
8) Correct errors in records with error text in column ‘GST Portal Validation Errors’ in each worksheet
9) Validate each sheet and generate JSON to upload your revised data on GST-portal
GSTR-4-Sectionwise Summary
Note: All data in below section is calculated based on input in other worksheets.Click on "Get Summary" button to the right.
Note: All data in below section is calculated based on input in other worksheets.Click on "Get Summary" button to the right.
Summary of 4-A(B2B)
0 NA 0 ₹ - ₹ - ₹ -
Summary of 4-B(B2B)
0 NA 0 ₹ - ₹ - ₹ -
Summary of 5A(B2BA)
0 NA 0 ₹ - ₹ - ₹ -
Summary of 4C(B2BUR)
NA NA 0 ₹ - ₹ - ₹ -
Summary of 5A(B2BURA)
NA NA 0 ₹ - ₹ - ₹ -
Summary of 4D(IMPS)
NA NA 0 ₹ - ₹ - ₹ -
Summary of 5A(IMPSA)
NA NA 0 ₹ - ₹ - ₹ -
Summary of 5B(CDNR)
Credit Note
0 0 ₹ - ₹ - ₹ -
Debit Note Summary
0 0 0 ₹ - ₹ - ₹ -
Summary of 5C(CDNRA)
Credit Note
0 0 ₹ - ₹ - ₹ -
Debit Note Summary
0 0 0 ₹ - ₹ - ₹ -
Summary of 5B(CDNUR)
Credit Note
0 0 ₹ - ₹ - ₹ -
NA
Debit Note Summary
NA 0 0 ₹ - ₹ - ₹ -
Summary of 5C(CDNURA)
Credit Note
0 0 ₹ - ₹ - ₹ -
Debit Note Summary
NA 0 0 ₹ - ₹ - ₹ -
Summary of 6(TXOS)
NA NA NA NA ₹ - NA
Summary of 7(TXOSA)
NA NA NA NA ₹ - NA
Summary of 8A(AT)
NA NA NA NA ₹ - ₹ -
Summary of 8A-II(ATA)
NA NA NA NA ₹ - ₹ -
Summary of 8B(ATADJ)
NA NA NA NA ₹ - ₹ -
Summary of 8B-II(ATADJA)
NA NA NA NA ₹ - ₹ -
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