Why Is GSTR-2 Suspended? Everything You Need to Know, Get Practical GST by SLA

Why Is GSTR-2 Suspended? Everything You Need to Know

GSTR-2 was initially introduced as part of the GST return filing system in India to facilitate the reconciliation of input tax credit (ITC) claims. However, the government suspended its implementation due to complexities faced by businesses and technical challenges. Here’s everything you need to know about why GSTR-2 was suspended and how businesses should handle ITC reconciliation in its absence.

What Is GSTR-2?

GSTR-2 is a return that registered taxpayers were required to file under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system to report inward supplies (purchases). It was intended to help businesses verify and reconcile their ITC with the details submitted by their suppliers in GSTR-1.

Reasons for Suspension of GSTR-2

1. Complexity of Filing Process – GSTR-2 required businesses to manually reconcile invoices and ITC claims, making the process cumbersome, especially for small businesses.
2. Technical Challenges – The GST Network (GSTN) faced several glitches and capacity issues, making it difficult for taxpayers to upload and match data accurately.
3. Burden on Businesses – Frequent changes in the GST system and compliance requirements created confusion and compliance difficulties, leading the government to defer the return indefinitely.
4. Transition to a Simpler System – Instead of GSTR-2, the government introduced a simplified return filing system with GSTR-2A and GSTR-2B for ITC verification based on auto-populated data.

Current Alternative to GSTR-2

With GSTR-2 being suspended, businesses now use GSTR-2A (a dynamic statement reflecting supplier invoices) and GSTR-2B (a static statement providing ITC details for a particular month). These auto-generated statements help businesses verify ITC without manually filing GSTR-2. GST Course in Delhi

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