GST & TDS compliance basics

Expected effort

Rough planning estimate: 6–10 hours reading

Prerequisites

• Basic business accounting
• Awareness that rates/due dates change

1. 1
   Step 1: GST portalGSTN (GST portal) — Orient yourself on the official portal.

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2. 2
   Step 2: GST registration user guideGSTN (GST portal) — Understand registration steps.

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3. 3
   Step 3: GST returns user guideGSTN (GST portal) — Learn return filing on the portal.

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4. 4
   Step 4: TRACES — FAQs for taxpayersTRACES (Income Tax Department) — Understand TDS credits via TRACES.

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   Step 5: CBIC — GST ActsCBIC — Read the primary law when ready.

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