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GST Notice Consultation
Got a GST notice — SCN, DRC-01, ASMT-10, mismatch? A verified GST consultant will reply, file, and represent you before the officer.
The common problem
GST notices arrive without warning, often months after the period in question, and the language is opaque. Most businesses are caught between "this looks scary, just pay" and "the consultant said ignore it, it will go away" — both wrong. A reasoned reply within the timeline almost always saves you tax, interest, and penalty.
How Pro Firmo helps
- Read the notice and identify the exact section (61 mismatch, 73 SCN, 74 fraud SCN, 65 audit, etc.).
- Map the alleged liability against your books and GSTR returns.
- Draft a reasoned, evidence-backed reply with the right form (DRC-06, ASMT-11, etc.).
- Represent you at personal-hearing stage before the proper officer.
- Appeal route if the order is adverse — first appeal under §107, GSTAT now functional.
Documents you'll need
- The notice itself (PDF from the GST portal)
- GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9 for the period in question
- Sales and purchase registers / books of account
- E-invoice / e-way-bill data
- Bank statements relevant to the disputed transactions
- Any prior correspondence with the GST officer
Expected consultation process
- 1Upload the notice — AI extracts the section, period, and demand.
- 2Match to 3 GST practitioners with relevant industry experience.
- 3Consultation: case-strategy + timeline + likely outcome.
- 4Engage the consultant to draft and file the reply on your behalf.
- 5Personal-hearing representation if the officer fixes one.
FAQs
- How many days do I have to reply to a GST SCN?
- A standard SCN under §73 / §74 gives you 30 days to reply. Don't miss it — silence is treated as acceptance.
- Can I reply to a GST notice myself?
- For simple mismatches (Form 61), yes. For SCN / audit / fraud-allegation notices, get a professional — the wrong reply can lock in liability.
- What's the penalty if I lose?
- Under §73, penalty is 10% of tax due or ₹10,000 (whichever is higher). Under §74 (fraud), it's 100%. Big reason to fight a §74 notice on facts.
- Can I appeal an adverse order?
- Yes — first appeal under §107 to the Appellate Authority within 3 months, then GSTAT, then High Court on substantial questions of law.