GST Portal Validates Refunds for QRMP Only After GSTR-3B Filing
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GSTN Advisory, Dated 10-06-2025
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has implemented a system update impacting refund applications filed by taxpayers under the Quarterly Return Monthly Payment (QRMP) scheme. This change enhances the validation process to ensure refund eligibility is linked to return compliance.
1. Refunds Restricted to Filed GSTR-3B Invoices
Under the revised system, QRMP taxpayers can now file refund applications only for invoices where the corresponding Form GSTR-3B has been filed. Specifically:
- Invoices uploaded through the Invoice Furnishing Facility (IFF) for the first two months of a quarter
- Will not be considered for refund claims unless the quarterly GSTR-3B return is submitted
2. Resolution of Previous Technical Glitches
The update addresses previous system-level issues that caused refund claim rejections despite timely filing of invoices via IFF. The new validation logic ensures that:
- Only invoices linked to filed GSTR-3B returns are eligible
- System errors due to unmatched filings are eliminated
3. Compliance Advisory for QRMP Taxpayers
To avoid system rejections or validation failures, taxpayers must ensure:
- All relevant Form GSTR-1 (including IFF, if applicable) and
- Form GSTR-3B returns are filed for the relevant period before applying for a refund
Refund applications will be blocked at the system level if any returns for the relevant tax period are pending.
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