Guide for Uploading, Downloading, DO's & DONT's JSON File in GSTR-4 (Annual Return) Offline Utility

All about Uploading, Downloading, DO's & DONT's JSON File in GSTR-4 (Annual Return) Offline Utility

Guide for Uploading, Downloading, DO's & DONT's JSON File in GSTR-4 (Annual Return) Offline Utility

All about Form GSTR-4 (Annual Return) Offline Utility. How to fill GSTR-4 Annual return form offline to online

Upload the Generated JSON File

Do I need to login to GST Portal to upload the generated JSON file using Form GSTR-4 (Annual Return) Offline Utility?

Yes. You must login in to the GST Portal to upload the generated JSON file using Form GSTR-4 (Annual Return) Offline Utility.

I am uploading Form GSTR-4 (Annual Return) JSON File again, after making changes. What will happen to details of the previous upload?

In case, some details exist from previous upload, it will be updated with latest uploaded details. These details will be updated GSTIN wise for Table 4A and 4B and PAN wise for Table 4C.

Can I generate the JSON file from the offline utility without entering any details in any sheet?

No. You can’t generate nil JSON file.

Download Error JSON File

What will the error report contain?

Error Report will contain only those entries that failed validation checks on the GST portal. The successfully-validated entries can be previewed online.

Does the downloaded Error JSON File contain all the entries I have uploaded on the GST Portal?

No, the downloaded Error JSON File contains records which have failed validation during upload on the GST portal.

I’ve uploaded Form GSTR-4 (Annual Return) JSON File and it was processed without error. Do I need to download the generated file?

No, it is not necessary for you to download the Form GSTR-4 (Annual Return) JSON File processed without error. You can download it only if you want to view or update the details added previously.
Downloaded JSON file will contain the revised/updated details which you have previously uploaded on the GST Portal through offline/online mode.

Do’s & Don’ts

Is there a list of key Dos and Don’ts we need to keep in mind while making entries in the utility?

Yes. Please refer to the following list of Dos and Don’ts for your easy reference:

Before Generating JSON File…

DO's

Enter a valid GSTIN very carefully. Verify GSTIN from the GST portal: Home > Search Taxpayer > Search by GSTIN/UIN, and make sure the GSTIN registration was active during the year.
You can use the Copy/Paste (Ctrl+C/Ctrl+V) keyboard functions while entering data in the utility.
You may change the file name and location of the generated JSON file.

DONT's

Don’t type the alphabet ‘O’ in place of the number ‘0’.
Don’t use the Cut (Ctrl+X) keyboard function while entering data in the utility.
Don’t forget to click Validate Sheet button after making changes in any of the sheets.
Don’t change the extension (.json) of the generated JSON file.