GST Audit

GST Audit

Ensure Compliance. Avoid Penalties. Optimize Input Tax Credit.

In today’s dynamic tax landscape, remaining compliant with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime is not just a legal necessity—it’s a business imperative. A GST Audit plays a crucial role in ensuring that your GST returns, input tax credits, and tax liabilities are accurate, documented, and legally sound.

At SSKS & Associates, a trusted CA firm in Pune, we offer professional GST Audit Services that help you maintain tax accuracy, avoid penalties, and optimize input tax credit (ITC) across all your business operations.

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What is a GST Audit?

A GST Audit is an in-depth verification of your financial records, GST returns (GSTR-1, 3B, 9, and 9C), tax payments, ITC claims, and invoice records. It ensures:

  • The tax declared in returns matches your books of accounts

  • The ITC availed is accurate and claimed on eligible goods/services

  • GST rates applied are correct

  • All transactions are in compliance with the CGST, SGST, and IGST Acts

This audit is conducted by a qualified Chartered Accountant, especially for businesses crossing certain turnover thresholds.

Why GST Audit is Important

  • Ensure legal compliance with GST regulations

  • Prevent interest & penalties for inaccurate returns

  • Detect mismatches in return filing vs financial books

  • Optimize Input Tax Credit

  • Improve transparency in GST accounting and reporting

  • Build trust during GST scrutiny or assessments

Why Choose SSKS & Associates for GST Audit in Pune?

Our specialized GST audit services are designed to give you clarity, compliance, and confidence.

Deep Expertise in GST Law
Our CA team stays updated on every amendment in GST rules and ensures your returns and records are 100% compliant.

Customized Solutions
Whether you’re a manufacturer, trader, service provider, or e-commerce player, our audits are tailored to your business model.

Accurate & Transparent Auditing
We conduct thorough reconciliations and documentation checks, ensuring that no discrepancy goes unnoticed.

On-Time Delivery
Our audits are always completed within statutory timelines to avoid late fees or notices.

Cost-Effective Packages
High-quality service that’s affordable for MSMEs, startups, and large enterprises alike.

Step-by-Step Process We Follow in GST Audit

  • Initial Assessment
    Understanding your business, GST structure, and risk areas.

  • Document Review
    Collection and verification of GST returns, invoices, ledgers, and supporting documents.

  • Reconciliation
    Matching GSTR-3B, GSTR-1, and GSTR-9 with books of accounts and invoices.

  • ITC Validation
    Scrutiny of eligible ITC claims, blocked credits, and vendor compliance.

  • Return Auditing
    Auditing filed returns for errors, omissions, or misreporting.

  • Final Reporting
    Detailed GST Audit report with compliance status, discrepancies, and recommendations.

  • Filing & Rectifications
    Assistance in filing amended returns or reconciliations (if required).

Applicability of GST Audit

GSTR-9 – Annual Return
  • Mandatory for all regular GST-registered taxpayers with turnover above ₹2 crore

  • Due Date: 31st December of the following financial year

  • Late fees: ₹200/day (capped at 0.25% of turnover per state/UT)

Note: Optional for turnover below ₹2 crore. Not applicable to composition dealers and certain other categories.

GSTR-9C – Reconciliation Statement
  • Mandatory for taxpayers with turnover exceeding ₹5 crore

  • Must reconcile GSTR-9 with audited financials

  • Now self-certified (audit by CA not required as per latest rules)

  • Due Date: 31st December (unless extended)

Our GST Audit Services Include:

  • Comprehensive GST Audit under Section 35(5) & Rule 80

  • Reconciliation of GST returns with books of accounts

  • Verification of Input Tax Credit eligibility and mismatches

  • Review of GST classifications and tax rates

  • Filing assistance for GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C

  • Documentation support and audit trails for GST compliance

  • Audit of supply chain, outward/inward supplies, and tax calculation

  • Identification and rectification of non-compliance or underreporting