ITR & GST Compliance in India

By EssentialCalc Team•2026-01-15

ITR & GST Compliance Hub

A simple guide for Indian taxpayers and business owners to file Income Tax Return (ITR) and GST returns correctly — without confusion, fear, or unnecessary CA dependency.

Who Should Use This?

• Salaried employees
• Freelancers & consultants
• Shopkeepers & small businesses
• Online sellers & service providers

Income Tax Return (ITR)

ITR is required for individuals to report income, claim refunds, and maintain financial records for loans, visas, and government verification.

Salaried Individuals

Salary income, Form 16, TDS, refund claims.

Freelancers / Self-Employed

Professional income, advance tax, deductions.

Nil ITR (Zero Income)

Students, job seekers, no income but PAN exists.

If you are an individual taxpayer, start with our complete guide on .

Open Income Tax Portal

Goods & Services Tax (GST)

GST returns are mandatory for registered businesses — even if there are no sales. Filing on time avoids penalties and GST cancellation.

Regular GST Filers

GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, ITC, tax payment.

Composition Scheme

Quarterly return with lower tax rate.

Nil GST Return

No sales? Still mandatory to file.

Open GST Portal

Common Compliance Mistakes

× Filing return but not verifying OTP
× Skipping NIL returns
× Mismatch between portal data and actual records
× Missing due dates repeatedly

Bookmark this page and use it every month or year before filing.

Income Tax Portal GST Portal