gstr4 Excel
gstr4 Excel
1) The Excel based GSTR-4 Offline Tool is designed to help taxpayer to prepare his GSTR-4 return offline.
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): Not applicable f
4B. Inward supplies received from a registered supplier (attracting reverse charge): 4B (B2B).
4C. Inward supplies received from unregistered supplier: 4C (B2BUR).
4D. Import of service: 4D (IMPS).
5A. Supplies [Information furnished in Table 4 of earlier returns]-If details furnished earlier were incorrect: To be made a
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]: To be made ava
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: To be made availa
8(I)
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 (AT
8 (II). Amendments of information furnished in Table No. 8 (I) for an earlier quarter: To be made available from Q3 Retu
9. TDS Credit received: Not applicable till notified.
Please Note: Table 5B. Debit Notes/Credit Notes [original)] has been divided in two sub-sections Debit Notes / Credit
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 GS
3. 'Open downloaded Error JSON Files': To open file downloaded from GST portal from the ‘Processed with error’ link
open both the JSON files together in a single click by selecting both the files. Upon successful import of both the fil
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 n
marked in Red.
5. 'GSTR-4 Section wise Summary’: Summary of data entered in various worksheets is available on portal.
4) The process flow for GSTR-4 return preparation without any auto-drafted counterparty details is as follows:
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,
Please Note: The above flow holds good for Q2 and Q3 Return Period as no counterparty auto-drafted details are ava
The process flow for GSTR-4 return preparation with auto-drafted counterparty details is as follows:
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
Notes:
1. Multiple upload of JSON file is allowed on GST Portal, however, on upload on a new JSON file, all earlier uploaded det
considered for selected Return Period. Please ensure all applicable details are present in last JSON uploaded on GST po
of return data.
2. Online 'Preview' for validation of summary details is critical to ensure all details required to be declared for selected Re
once assured for completeness of summary available in 'Preview'. In case of any deviation from expected summary detai
3. You may download the records successfully processed on GST portal anytime by navigating to 'Returns Dashboard>F
would be available for download in about 20 Mins. The downloaded JSON file may be opened in Offline Tool using ‘Open
upload on GST portal.
GSTIN of Supplier *
Invoice Number *
Invoice date
(dd-mm-yyyy) *
Invoice Value *
4B. Inward Supplies received from a registered Place Of Supply *
4B(B2B)
supplier (attracting reverse charge) Reverse Charge *
4B. Inward Supplies received from a registered
4B(B2B)
supplier (attracting reverse charge)
Invoice Type *
Rate *
Taxable Value *
Integrated Tax *
Central Tax *
State/UT Tax *
Cess
Invoice Number *
Invoice date
(dd-mm-yyyy) *
Invoice Value *
Place Of Supply *
4C(B2BUR) 4C. Inward Supplies received from an
Supply Type *
unregistered supplier
Rate *
Taxable Value *
Integrated Tax *
Central Tax *
State/UT Tax *
Cess
Invoice Number *
Invoice date
(dd-mm-yyyy) *
Invoice Value *
4D(IMPS) 4D. Import of Services
Place Of Supply *
Rate *
Taxable Value *
Integrated Tax *
Cess
GSTIN of Supplier *
Note / Refund Voucher
Number *
Taxable Value *
Integrated Tax *
Central Tax *
State / UT Tax *
Cess
Note / Refund Voucher
Number *
Taxable Value *
Integrated Tax *
Central Tax *
State / UT Tax *
Cess
Rate of Tax *
6. Tax on outward supplies made Turnover *
6(TXOS)
(Net of advance and goods returned) Central Tax *
State/UT Tax *
Place of supply *
Supply Type *
Rate *
8A(AT) 8A. Advance amount paid for reverse charge Gross Advance Paid *
supplies in the tax period Integrated Tax *
Central Tax *
8A(AT) 8A. Advance amount paid for reverse charge
supplies in the tax period
State/ UT Tax *
Cess
Place of supply *
Supply Type *
Rate *
8B. Advance amount on which tax was paid in
earlier period Gross Advance Paid *
8B(ATADJ)
but invoice has been received in the current Integrated Tax *
period Central Tax *
State/ UT Tax *
Cess
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everse charge): Not applicable for Q2 and Q3 Return Period of FY 2017-18.
(B2B).
b-sections Debit Notes / Credit Notes from Registered and Unregistered person for ease of data entry.
wnloaded from online GST portal in to the Offline Tool. Upon successful import of file the details would be populated to respective
Tool. Successful validation is notified to taxpayer via pop-up while upon failure of validation the cells that fail validation would be
is available on portal.
details is as follows:
to pdf download), Initiate filing, offset liability and File return on the GST portal.
arty auto-drafted details are available for action. This flow is detailed in subsequent sections.
is as follows:
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se worksheets of the Excel offline Tool
ortal. https://www.gst.gov.in/download/returns.
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SON file, all earlier uploaded details are overwritten. Only the details available in last JSON would be available in Online 'Preview' and
last JSON uploaded on GST portal and all details of the uploaded JSON have been successfully processed to ensure completeness
d to be declared for selected Return period have been successfully processed on GST portal. Check the 'Preview' and submit only
n from expected summary details; please upload a new JSON on GST Portal.
gating to 'Returns Dashboard>Financial Year>Return Period>GSTR-4 Prepare Offline> Download'. On click of download a JSON file
ened in Offline Tool using ‘Open Downloaded GSTR-4 JSON File' to view/ edit/update details. Post update of details create JSON to
n Offline tool. A pop-up message with work sheets name with error would be shown
en successfully opened in Tool
h worksheet.
Help Instruction
Enter the GSTIN of the supplier . E.g. 05AEJPP8087R1ZF. Please check that the registration is active on the date of the
invoice from GST portal
Enter the Invoice number of invoices issued by registered supplier. Ensure that the format is alpha-numeric with allowed
special characters of slash(/) and dash(-) .The total number of characters should not be more than 16.
Enter date of invoice in DD-MM-YYYY. E.g. 24-07-2017. The date should not be earlier than 01-07-2017 or registration as
composition dealer and later than last date of selected Tax period or the Opting-out of composition whichever is earlier
Enter the total value indicated in the invoice of the received goods or services- with 2 decimal Digits.
Select the code of the state from drop down list for the place of supply.
Select Yes as supplies declared here are subject to tax as per reverse charge mechanism.
Select invoice type as Regular
Select the combined (State tax + Central tax) or the integrated tax, as applicable.
Enter the taxable value of the received goods or services for each rate line item - with 2 decimal Digits, The taxable value
has to be computed as per GST valuation provisions.
It is auto calculated based on the Place of Supply , Rate and Taxable value
It is auto calculated based on the Place of Supply , Rate and Taxable value
It is auto calculated based on the Place of Supply , Rate and Taxable value
Enter the total Cess amount paid.
Enter the Invoice number of invoices issued to Unregistered Supplier for supplies received. Ensure that the format is
alpha-numeric with allowed special characters of slash(/) and dash(-) with maximum length of 16 characters.
Enter date of invoice in DD-MM-YYYY. E.g. 24-07-2017. The date should not be earlier than 01-07-2017 or registration as
composition dealer and later than last date of selected Tax period or the Opting-out of composition whichever is earlier
Enter the total value indicated in the invoice of the received goods or services- with 2 decimal Digits.
Select the code of the state from drop down list for the applicable place of supply.
Select from drop down to declare the supply type as inter state or intra state
Select the combined (State tax + Central tax) or the integrated tax, as applicable.
Enter the taxable value of the received goods or services for each rate line item - with 2 decimal Digits, The taxable value
has to be computed as per GST valuation provisions.
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
It is auto calculated based on the Supply type , Rate and Taxable value
Enter the total Cess amount paid.
Enter the Invoice number of invoices for import of services. Ensure that the format is alpha-numeric with allowed special
characters of slash(/) and dash(-) .The total number of characters should not be more than 16.
Enter date of invoice in DD-MM-YYYY. E.g. 24-07-2017. The date should not be earlier than 01-07-2017 or registration as
composition dealer and later than last date of selected Tax period or the Opting-out of composition whichever is earlier
Enter the total value indicated in the invoice of the received services- with 2 decimal Digits.
Select the code of the state from drop down list for the place of supply.
Select the integrated tax rate , as applicable.
Enter the taxable value of the received services for each rate line item - with 2 decimal Digits, The taxable value has to be
computed as per GST valuation provisions.
It is auto calculated based on Rate and Taxable value
Enter the total Cess amount paid.
Enter the GSTIN of the supplier . E.g. 05AEJPP8087R1ZF.
Enter the credit or debit note number. Ensure that the format is alpha-numeric with allowed special characters of slash(/)
and dash(-) of maximum length of 16 characters.
Enter credit/debit note date in DD-MM-YYY. The Note date should not be earlier than 01-07-2017 and later than last date
of selected Tax period
Enter original invoice number reported in B2B section of earlier period/current tax period for GST period or pre-GST
period against which credit/debit note is issued.
Enter the original invoice/advance voucher date in DD-MM-YYYY. E.g. 24-07-2017. The date should not be earlier than
01-07-2017 or registration as composition dealer and later than last date of selected Tax period or the Opting-out of
composition whichever is earlier for GST notes; for Pre-GST Notes the date can be earlier than 1-07-2017
Select whether the credit/debit note is related to pre-GST supplies.
In the document Type column, Select Debit note, credit note
Select the applicable reason for issue of the document.
Select the combined (State tax + Central tax) or the integrated tax, as applicable.
Enter the taxable value of the received goods or services for each rate line item - with 2 decimal Digits, The taxable value
has to be computed as per GST valuation provisions.
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
It is auto calculated based on the Supply Type, Rate and Taxable value
Enter the total Cess amount paid.
Enter the credit or debit note number. Ensure that the format is alpha-numeric with allowed special characters of slash(/)
and dash(-) of maximum length of 16 characters.
Enter credit/debit note date in DD-MM-YYY. The Note date should not be earlier than 01-07-2017 and later than last date
of selected Tax period
Enter original invoice number Reported in B2BUR/IMPS section of earlier/current tax period for GST period or pre-GST
period against which credit/debit note is issued.
Enter the original invoice/advance voucher date in DD-MM-YYYY. E.g. 24-07-2017. The date should not be earlier than
01-07-2017 or registration as composition dealer and later than last date of selected Tax period or the Opting-out of
composition whichever is earlier for GST notes; for Pre-GST Notes the date can be earlier than 1-07-2017
Select whether the credit/debit note is related to pre-GST supplies.
In the document Type column, Select Debit note or credit note
Select the applicable reason for issue of the document.
Select the combined (State tax + Central tax) or the integrated tax, as applicable.
Enter the taxable value of the received goods or services for each rate line item - with 2 decimal Digits, The taxable value
has to be computed as per GST valuation provisions.
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
It is auto calculated based on the Supply Type , Rate and Taxable value
Enter the total Cess amount paid.
Select the Rate of Tax as per the Business Type
Declare the total amount of outward supplies made(Net of advance and goods returned) till 2 decimal places
It is auto calculated based on the Rate of Tax and Turnover
It is auto calculated based on the Rate of Tax and Turnover
Select the code of the state from drop down list for the place of supply.
Declare the type of supply as inter or intra state
Enter the combined (State tax + Central tax) or the integrated tax rate.
Enter the amount of advance received excluding the tax portion.
It is auto calculated based on the Supply Type, Rate and Gross Advance Paid
It is auto calculated based on the Supply Type, Rate and Gross Advance Paid
It is auto calculated based on the Supply Type, Rate and Gross Advance Paid
Enter the total Cess amount paid.
Select the code of the state from drop down list for the place of supply.
Declare the type of supply as inter or intra state
Enter the combined (State tax + Central tax) or the integrated tax rate.
Enter the amount of advance received excluding the tax portion.
It is auto calculated based on the Supply Type, Rate and Gross Advance Paid
It is auto calculated based on the Supply Type, Rate and Gross Advance Paid
It is auto calculated based on the Supply Type, Rate and Gross Advance Paid
Enter the total Cess amount paid.
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2017-18.
FY 2017-18.
2017-18.
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summary of all records processed successfully on GST Portal.
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Help Instruction
R1ZF. Please check that the registration is active on the date of the
ach rate line item - with 2 decimal Digits, The taxable value has to be
R1ZF.
format is alpha-numeric with allowed special characters of slash(/)
e date should not be earlier than 01-07-2017 and later than last date
nd Taxable value
nd Taxable value
nd Taxable value
e date should not be earlier than 01-07-2017 and later than last date
place of supply.
Financial Year
GSTIN * Tax Period *
(yyyy) * Please Note : Fields marked with * (red asterisk) are mandatory fields
Note: No auto-drafted details are available for tax period July-Sep and Oct-Dec 2017
Steps to correct errors and upload Revised GSTR-4 return data on GST Portal
1) Download the Zipped Error and save on your system
2) Unzip the downloaded file. The Unzipped folder contains two JSON files
a. ( returns_<Date>_R4_<GSTIN>_offline.json ) with records processed successfully on GST Portal
b. ( returns_<Date>_R4_<GSTIN>_errorReport.json ) with records processed with error on GST Portal
3) Now click on the button "Open Downloaded Error JSON files" on the right. It will open a file dialog box.
4) Select both the files from the unzipped folder and click on "Open".
5) A message "Error Files successfully Opened" would be displayed successful opening of files 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 4B(B2B)
0 NA 0 ₹ - ₹ - ₹ -
Summary of 4C(B2BUR)
NA NA 0 ₹ - ₹ - ₹ -
Summary of 4D(IMPS)
NA NA 0 ₹ - ₹ - ₹ -
Summary of 5B(CDNR)
Credit Note
0 0 ₹ - ₹ - ₹ -
Debit Note Summary
0 0 0 ₹ - ₹ - ₹ -
Summary of 5B(CDNUR)
Credit Note
0 0 ₹ - ₹ - ₹ -
Debit Note Summary
NA 0 0 ₹ - ₹ - ₹ -
Summary of 6(TXOS)
NA NA NA NA ₹ - NA
Summary of 8A(AT)
NA NA NA NA ₹ - ₹ -
Summary of 8B(ATADJ)
NA NA NA NA ₹ - ₹ -
Grand Total ₹ - ₹ - ₹ -
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Validate Sheet
Invoice / Advance
Note / Refund Note / Refund Invoice / Advance
Payment Voucher Pre GST
Voucher Voucher date Payment Voucher Document Type *
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