GST Tools
CGST/SGST/IGST splitting, input tax credit set-off, an HSN rate quick-reference, the monthly filing rhythm, and a plain-English guide to every GST form you'll actually run into.
Open the calculator →GST calculator
Split any amount into taxable value and GST, either way round.
Net GST payable (after ITC)
Set off input tax credit against your output liability.
HSN / rate quick reference
Indicative slabs — always confirm the exact HSN/SAC and rate on the GST rate finder before filing. Looking for a specific code? Try the full HSN & SAC code finder — 22,000+ codes, searchable.
| Category | Typical goods/services | Common slab |
|---|---|---|
| Essential foodgrains, fresh produce | Rice, wheat, fresh vegetables | Nil |
| Household staples, packaged food | Tea, edible oil, sugar, coal | 5% |
| Processed foods, business services | Butter, ghee, mobile phones, most B2B services | 12% |
| Standard rate — most manufactured goods | Steel products, machinery, IT services, most consultancy | 18% |
| Luxury & sin goods | Cars, tobacco, aerated drinks | 28% |
Return-filing rhythm
The general monthly pattern — exact dates are notified each period, so check the GST portal for the current cycle.
| Return | Covers | Usual timing |
|---|---|---|
| GSTR-1 | Outward supplies (sales) | Around the 11th of the next month |
| GSTR-3B | Summary return & tax payment | Around the 20th of the next month |
| QRMP scheme | Small taxpayers, quarterly filing | Monthly tax via PMT-06, quarterly GSTR-1/3B |
| GSTR-9 | Annual return | Once a year, after year-end |
GST forms — what each one is for, and how to file it
Every form a typical registered business runs into, from monthly returns to registration and refunds. Portal menu paths are indicative — the GST portal's exact labels shift over time, so use these as a map, not a click-by-click script.
Quick links
GST tip
"ITC is only as good as your supplier's compliance — always reconcile GSTR-2B before finalising 3B, not after."
— AccountsSkill