Question 1

What GST returns and rules does GSTBuddies support?

Accepted Answer

GSTBuddies audits GSTR-1, 2A, 2B, 3B, 9 and 9C. Checks include Rule 37 (180-day ITC reversal), Rule 42/43 common-credit reversal advisories, Rule 86B, Section 16(4) ITC time-bar, Section 50 interest, Section 47 late fees, reverse-charge (RCM) checks, the annual Table 8 ITC reconciliation and the three-way GSTR-1 vs 3B vs 9 reconciliation. Every figure is cited to the CGST Act and Rules. Section 17(5) blocked credits depend on what each expense was, which a GST return does not carry, so that review stays with your books.

Question 2

What file formats can I upload?

Accepted Answer

PDF, Excel, JSON and ZIP. Upload GSTR PDFs from the GST Portal, Excel ledgers from Tally, Busy or any party ledger (.xlsx/.xls), JSON exports for GSTR-2A/2B/3B/9/9C, or the portal's ZIP downloads — GSTBuddies extracts and classifies them automatically.

Question 3

Is GSTBuddies free to try?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sign up to get free credits every month, no credit card required, and run GST compliance checks to see the results before you buy.

Question 4

Is my data secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GSTBuddies uses AES-256 encryption on AWS infrastructure and never shares your data. Uploaded files are processed and deleted after 7 days.

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