Why was my input tax credit denied or flagged?

Common reasons are a supplier who did not file or pay, differences between your books and the portal statements, or invoices that do not meet the conditions for credit. We reconcile the figures to find which reason applies to you.

Is a pre-deposit required to file a GST appeal?

Generally, yes. A percentage of the disputed amount has to be paid when you appeal. The rate and caps are set by law and can change, so we confirm the current requirement before you file.

Can you help if my GST registration has been cancelled?

Yes. Depending on the reason and the stage, we can prepare a reply to the notice, an application for revocation or an appeal against the order. The time limits are short, so contact us as soon as you know.

Do you also file my regular GST returns?

This page covers notices, assessments and appeals. If you also want support with regular filings and reconciliations, mention it when you contact us and we will discuss how best to arrange it.

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GST Appeals and Assessments

GST disputes often turn on invoices, return reconciliations and the reasons recorded in a notice or order. We help businesses assemble that evidence, respond to assessment and audit queries, and prepare appeals concerning demands, refunds or registration. The scope depends on the issue and stage of proceedings.

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About the Service

Understanding GST Appeals and Assessments

GST disputes tend to start with a mismatch: between the sales reported and the sales the portal shows, between the input tax credit claimed and the credit available, or between what was filed and what was paid. A notice, a scrutiny query or a department audit may follow, and an order can then raise a demand of tax, interest and penalty.

If an order goes against you, the GST law provides a ladder of appeals, usually starting before the first appellate authority and moving to the Appellate Tribunal. A mandatory pre-deposit is generally needed to appeal, so planning the cash requirement early is part of the advice we give.

Our team is based in Gandhi Nagar, Delhi, supporting clients across Delhi-NCR and remotely across India. We confirm any on-site or hearing requirements when agreeing the engagement.

Who Needs This Service

Manufacturers, traders and service providers who have received a show-cause notice or scrutiny query
Businesses whose input tax credit has been denied or flagged as a mismatch
Exporters and others whose refund claim has been rejected or delayed
Taxpayers whose registration has been suspended or cancelled
Companies selected for a GST audit or departmental inspection

What Is Included

Review of the notice, the return data and the period it covers
Reconciliation of sales, input tax credit and tax paid across returns
Replies to scrutiny queries, show-cause notices and audit observations
Support in adjudication and personal hearings
Appeals against demand, penalty, refund and registration orders
Refund application support and replies to deficiency memos
Applications for revocation of cancelled registrations
Review of invoicing and return processes to reduce the chance of a repeat notice

Benefits

A reply built on reconciled data rather than assumptions
A clear picture of the tax, interest and penalty being claimed and how it was computed
Appeals filed in time, with the pre-deposit and documents planned in advance
Fewer repeat mismatches once the underlying process is corrected
One point of contact for GST questions and for the related income tax position

What You Receive

A summary of the notice, the amount demanded and the filing deadline
A reconciliation statement covering the issue raised
A draft reply or appeal for your review
Filed copies and portal acknowledgements
A written recommendation on the next step after each order

How We Work

How We Assist with GST Appeals and Assessments

Understand the Notice
We identify the provision invoked, the tax period, the amount and the last date to reply, and tell you what is being alleged in simple terms.
Reconcile and Test
We match your returns, books and invoices to the portal data to see what is genuinely in dispute and what can be explained.
Reply or Appeal
We prepare the reply or appeal with supporting documents, explain any pre-deposit that applies and file once you approve.
Follow the Order
We track the hearing and the order, advise on payment, rectification or a further appeal, and update you at each stage.

Documents We May Ask for

The notice or order and any earlier correspondence
GST returns for the period, with the supporting reconciliations
Sales and purchase invoices, e-way bills and credit or debit notes relevant to the issue
Books of account and bank statements
Details of supplier compliance for disputed input tax credit
Registration certificate and downloaded portal records, with filing authorisation agreed separately

We will narrow this to what your notice actually needs.

Why Choose MSG & Associates

A chartered accountancy firm that works with GST data, books and returns, so replies rest on reconciled numbers
Plain explanations of the notice, the exposure and the choices open to you
Delhi-based, working with businesses across India using secure digital tools
A joined-up view of GST and income tax, which matters when one dispute touches both

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