GST has completely transformed the indirect tax regime. Being a technology-driven, destination-based and transparent system it has been playing a pivotal role in decreasing the cases of corruption and tax evasion.
In order to make the whole GST concept more transparent and convenient, the Govt. has introduced various kinds of GST Return forms. However, the businesses are now on a constant lookout for the most reliable software that would make GST a piece of cake for them.
The market today is flooded with many GST software. And, going for the best software that meets your needs is the need of the hour.
HostBooks GST is one such software that makes your GST journey easy. In addition to filing GST returns effortlessly, it also helps you download GSTR-2A seamlessly.
Thus, here in this blog, we shall know what GSTR-2A is and how it can be downloaded easily with HostBooks GST software.
What is GSTR-2A?
GSTR-2A is basically a system-generated purchase related (Inward supply) tax return that gets generated automatically by the GST Portal in favor of a receiver taxpayer. Purchaser's GSTR-2A is the exact reflection (copy) of the seller's GSTR-1.
It includes the complete details of all goods and/or services whichever have been purchased in a particular month from the seller’s GSTR-1
And now let us come to the next part i.e. –
How to download GSTR-2A?
To download GSTR-2A easily with HostBooks GST software, we need to follow the below mentioned easy steps.
(New users are required to create an account first)
Step – 2: Now enter the registered email address followed by the password, and then Click on “Login”
Now you have the dashboard on the screen where you get a list of all the businesses.
(For adding a new business just fill in all the relevant columns please and click on ‘Save’)
Step – 3: Select business and then click on GST
A pop-up message will appear quickly on the screen
Step – 4: Click on “Continue” to open the GST application in a new tab and then click on “Dashboard”
(Now, the dashboard of the selected business appears on the screen)
Step – 5: Go to the left panel, and click on “Returns” and then click again on “GSTR-2A”
Here, you can view the summary of GSTR-2A
Here you see all the important fields like Customer Name, GSTIN, Taxable Amount, SGST, CGST, IGST, Cess and the Total Amount
These fields are fetched automatically with all the important details just after downloading GSTR-2A
Step – 6: Click on “Download from GSTN”
Fill in your login details like GSTN Portal Username and Password
Step – 7: Enter the Captcha Code and then click on “Login”
After that, a success message will appear shortly on the screen saying that the GSTR-2A has been successfully downloaded.
Step – 8: And finally, click on “Ok”
Step – 9: Click once more on the Refresh button
Now you shall be able to see the complete GSTR-2A details on your screen.
It goes without saying that GSTR-2A is a very important return that helps a lot while filing the Annual GST Return (GSTR-9). For any help with respect to GST, E-way Bill, TDS or Accounting, call us @ 9152343434.
