Vat Complainces Calender

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Amit (Querist)
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23 August 2009 Dear Experts & Members,

May i have a checklist / complaince calender wrt VAT obligations for PAN india lavel ?

Thanks in Advance

Amit

Amit

Amit (Querist)
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13 April 2010 Dear Experts & Members,

May i have a checklist / complaince calender wrt VAT obligations for PAN india lavel ?

Thanks in Advance

Amit

Aashok Kumar Sharma

Aashok Kumar Sharma (Expert)
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02 August 2025 Hey Amit!

You’re asking for a **VAT Compliance Calendar** and checklist that covers VAT obligations across India — that’s super helpful to stay on top of deadlines and avoid penalties.

Here’s a general **PAN-India VAT Compliance Calendar & Checklist** that applies broadly to most states (remember, VAT is state-specific, so slight variations may exist):

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## VAT Compliance Calendar & Checklist (PAN India)

| Month/Quarter | Compliance Requirement | Due Date (Approx.) | Notes |
| ------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| **Monthly** | VAT Return Filing (GSTR equivalent) | Usually 20th of next month | Some states allow quarterly filing for small dealers |
| | VAT Payment (Output tax less Input tax) | Same as return due date | Pay late fees & interest if delayed |
| | Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) Return (if applicable) | 7th or 15th of next month | Only if registered under TDS scheme |
| | E-way Bill generation (where applicable) | Before movement of goods | Mandatory for certain thresholds |
| **Quarterly** | Quarterly VAT Return (for eligible dealers) | 20th of next month after quarter | Confirm with your state VAT rules |
| | Reconciliation of Purchase and Sales | Same as return due date | Maintain proper documents |
| **Annual** | Annual VAT Return Filing | Usually March 31st or as per state | Final return summarizing yearly sales and purchases |
| | Payment of any additional tax/penalties | Along with annual return | |
| | Audit and submission of audit report (if applicable) | As per state rules | Threshold limits apply |

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### Additional Compliance Tips:

* **Maintain Original Tax Invoices** properly.
* **Ensure correct VAT rates applied** on all sales invoices.
* **Verify Input Tax Credit eligibility** before claiming.
* **Keep track of Purchase Tax on unregistered dealers** (where applicable).
* **Respond promptly to any notices or assessments** from tax authorities.
* **Keep updated on state-specific VAT notifications** (rates, forms, rules).

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### Would you like me to help you build:

* A detailed **monthly reminder calendar** with alerts?
* State-wise specific VAT compliance checklist?
* Sample VAT return filing templates?

Let me know! I can help customize it for your business needs.

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