GSTR3B and GSTR2B amount autopopulated - if we do corrections - Portal giving Red colour

[venkataraman swaminathan]

Dear Sir

Good Morning

For the month of Nov 20 , when we try to filing activity in GST Portal

for GSTR-3B return the system shows the auto-populated figures of GSTR-2B in liability column /Table and also in ITC Tables . But the system GST Portal liability RCM figures are not correct (which is less ) and hence we changed the correct liability figures (higher amount than the auto populated amount) of TTO and GST tax amount . the system shows immediately the TURTLE Box as RED colour .

when we enquired with some people , IF we continue to filing our RETURN with red colour indication , the Department will send automatic SCN to the tax payer.etc.. information.

Request your guidance on the GST Portal behaviour and any consequences on the Red colour indication in GSTR-3B return blocks .. from Nov 20...

Thanking you

V Swaminathan

[Ganeshan Kalyani]

This error has been clarified by GSTN vide News and Update dated 19.12.2020. https://www.gst.gov.in/newsandupdates/read/429

The update states that "It is noticed that the system is giving alert when the taxpayer revises the auto-populated values upward by 10% in table 3.1(d) which pertains to inward supplies attracting reverse charge. This alert is erroneous. The technical team is working to resolve the same at the earliest."

[PAWAN KUMAR]

correctly explained, it is a type of alert. even after successfully filing of GSTR-3B, you will while downloading your return from gst portal you will see red colors sign on the tables under GSTR-3B dashboard.

[AshaKanta Sharma]

We can claim GST ITC on self assessement basis. Please ignore the red errors.

[Bhavika Chothani]

This was an error of GSTR-3B and GSTR-2B amount auto populated from GSTN and it has been rectified now

AI Summary

Autopopulated GST liability alerts: erroneous red flag may appear on upward corrections; file return on self assessment and claim ITC. Autopopulated differences between GSTR 2B and GSTR 3B liability entries can produce a portal alert when taxpayers increase inward supply figures in table 3.1(d) concerning reverse charge supplies; the alert manifests as red highlighting but does not prevent filing. GSTN identified this as an erroneous automated validation for upward revisions and stated that the technical team would correct the behaviour. Tax advisers recommended filing on a self assessment basis and claiming eligible input tax credit despite the red indication, and the portal error has been rectified.