🧾 GSTR-7 Filing: TDS Return under GST for Tax Deductors
GSTR-7 is a mandatory return under GST that must be filed by registered tax deductors. It includes details of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) under Section 51 of the CGST Act. Filing GSTR-7 ensures that TDS deducted is properly reported and credited to the deductee’s electronic cash ledger.
📌 What is GSTR-7?
GSTR-7 is a monthly return to be filed by every person who is required to deduct TDS under GST, such as government departments, local authorities, or notified bodies.
This return contains:
- ✅ Details of TDS deducted
- ✅ Amount of TDS payable and paid
- ✅ Refunds, if any
- ✅ Deductee GSTINs and TDS credit particulars
🔄 Frequency: Monthly
🗓️ Due Date: On or before the 10th of the following month
👤 Who is Required to File GSTR-7?
Any person or organization deducting TDS under GST, including:
- Government departments
- Public sector undertakings (PSUs)
- Local authorities
- Notified tax deductors under GST law
📥 What Happens After GSTR-7 is Filed?
When a tax deductor files GSTR-7 and remits the TDS:
- The TDS credit automatically reflects in the electronic cash ledger of the deductee (supplier).
- The deductee can claim input credit of such TDS to offset their output tax liability.
📄 GSTR-7A – TDS Certificate
A TDS Certificate (Form GSTR-7A) must be issued by the deductor to the deductee. This is auto-generated on the GST portal based on the filed GSTR-7.
GSTR-7A includes:
- 📃 Contract value
- 📉 Rate of TDS deduction
- 💸 Amount deducted
- 🏛️ Amount remitted to the government
- 📝 Other relevant details as prescribed
The certificate serves as proof of tax deduction and is essential for the deductee to claim input credit.
📤 When to File GSTR-7?
GSTR-7 must be filed monthly, after the month ends.
Due Date: 10th of the following month
📌 Example:
For TDS deducted in March 2025, GSTR-7 must be filed by 10th April 2025.
🧾 Where is TDS Reflected for the Deductee?
The TDS deducted is made available to the deductee in:
- PART C of Form GSTR-2A (view-only auto-populated form)
- Electronic cash ledger, post payment
- GSTR-7A TDS Certificate – downloadable from the portal
🛑 Consequences of Non-Compliance
- Late filing penalties and interest under GST laws
- Ineligibility for TDS credit for the deductee
- Legal notices and scrutiny in case of prolonged non-compliance
📣 GST Suvidha Centre Support
Need assistance with GSTR-7 filing or issuing TDS certificates?
GST Suvidha Centre offers:
- 📊 TDS calculation and filing support
- 📄 GSTR-7 return preparation
- 🔐 Secure DSC/EVC filing
- 📥 GSTR-7A issuance for your suppliers
👉 Contact Us today to stay compliant and simplify your GST responsibilities.
Required Documents
- Login Credentials of GST Portal And TDS Deducted Data





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