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# GSTR 2B

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## **What is GSTR 2B?**

Generated based on GSTR 2B, [GSTR 1](/gstr/gstr-1-return-filing-format-eligibility-and-rules-1.md), [GSTR 5](/gstr/gstr-5.md), and [GSTR 6](/gstr/gstr-6.md) is a static statement of [ITC](/all-taxes/itc-input-tax-credit.md) available to the taxpayer. It is filed by the recipient's counterparts before the 12th of the following month, for which the details are to be prepared. In simple words, taxpayers can check the available ITC through GSTR-2B against each elaborately equipped supplier and input service distributor (ISD) in their respective GST returns.

The following details are also included in GSTR-2B:

1. Import of goods from ICEGATE; And
2. SEZ. No inward supply of goods from

## **Contents of GSTR-2B**

The GSTR-2B contains the following parts:

1. A statement showing the input tax credit ([ITC](/all-taxes/itc-input-tax-credit.md)) which can be claimed and which needs to be reversed.
2. Import details including imports from SEZ units and developers.
3. Section-wise advisory which describes what the taxpayer must do in [GSTR-3B](/gstr/gstr-3b.md) to avail [ITC](/all-taxes/itc-input-tax-credit.md).
4. Supplier-wise summary descriptions can also be viewed and downloaded.
5. View and download document-wise details.

## **Content of Form GSTR-2B**

1. Financial year
2. Tax Period
3. [GSTIN](/introduction-1/gstin-goods-and-services-tax-identification-number.md)
4. The legal name of the registered person and trade name, if any.
5. It is then bifurcated into 2 parts i.e. Goods/services on which [ITC](/all-taxes/itc-input-tax-credit.md) is available and goods/services on which ITC is not available.

## **How is GSTR-2B different from GSTR 2A?**

Both the [GSTR-2A](/gstr/untitled-1.md) and GSTR-2B forms are auto-draft statements that contain details of the purchase transaction, however, there are some fundamental differences between the two -

| GSTR 2A                                                               | GSTR 2B                                                                                                            |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Invoice details reported by suppliers are included                    | Additional information such as ITC eligibility, return filing status, etc. are also available at the challan level |
| Data is reflected in real-time                                        | Available only after 12th                                                                                          |
| Includes invoices of all counterparties - whether to be filled or not | Invoices belonging to those counterparties who have filed returns                                                  |
| This is a dynamic statement.                                          | This is a static statement.                                                                                        |

## **Features of GSTR-2B**

* A taxpayer can view, sort, and filter the data at his convenience.
* Complete ITC details
* GSTR-2B Search and downloads in advance when the file contains more than 1,000 records
* Supplier wise summary
* The columns in GSTR-2B can be hidden and viewed according to the requirement of the taxpayer.
* Section-wise summary

## **Benefits of GSTR-2B**

1. Like [GSTR 2A](/gstr/untitled-1.md), there will be no need to repeatedly download data from the previous month.
2. A clear picture of ITC is to be taken advantage of for the duration.
3. Matching of [ITC](/all-taxes/itc-input-tax-credit.md) ledger and invoice details uploaded by the supplier in [GSTR 1](/gstr/gstr-2b.md) (Rule 36 (4)).
4. This new statement will help clarify whether sellers are compliant or non-compliant, and helps to determine vendor classification and payment terms.

*Disclaimer: This article is intended for general consumption only. The information in the article was correct at the time of publication, but it is subject to change due to changes in government rules and regulations. The contents of the blog may not be copied unless prior permission is obtained.*

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