Compliance & Filing Calendar
Missing a GST deadline costs you late fees and stress. The Compliance calendar is your quiet reminder system β it shows each month's filing due dates, whether each return is still pending or overdue, and keeps a tidy history of what you've filed. No more guessing "have I done GSTR-3B this month?"
Read this first
- It tracks your GST deadlines β currently GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B β for each month, with a clear status.
- Status at a glance: β Filed Β· β³ Due in N days Β· π΄ Overdue N days ago.
- You file on the portal, then mark it filed here β the calendar is your tracker, not the filing system itself.
- A 6-month history shows your filing track record at a glance.
- It reminds; it doesn't file. The actual return is submitted by you/your CA on the GST portal β then you mark it filed here.
- Due dates follow standard rules for your filing frequency β always confirm against the latest GST notifications, as dates can be extended.
- The figures to file come from your data β keep invoices/bills current so the GST report is right. See GST & e-Invoice.
Using the calendar β step by step
Open Compliance
Go to βοΈ Compliance. The Filing Deadlines card shows the selected month's returns.
Pick the month
Choose the tax month. For each return you'll see its Due Date and a colour-coded Status.
File on the GST portal
Use the figures from Reports β GST to file on the portal (or hand to your CA).
Mark it filed
Come back and mark the return Filed so the status turns green and your history updates.
help-shots/cp-01-deadlines.png
help-shots/cp-02-history.pngReal situations
π "Have I filed this month?"
Mid-month, Arun opens Compliance and sees GSTR-1 β³ "Due in 4 days" and GSTR-3B β³ "Due in 9 days" β he knows exactly what's pending and plans accordingly.
π Marking a return filed
After filing GSTR-3B on the portal, he marks it Filed; the row turns green β and the history updates so he has a clean record.
π Catching an overdue
A red "π΄ Overdue 2d ago" jumps out β he files immediately to limit late fees.
Words you'll see, in plain language
| Term | What it means |
|---|---|
| GSTR-1 | The return of your outward sales. |
| GSTR-3B | The summary return where you pay net GST. |
| Due date | The last day to file a return without late fees. |
| Overdue | Past the due date and not yet filed. |
| Filing history | A record of which returns you filed, month by month. |
Troubleshooting
| What you notice | Why | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Due date differs from a notification | The portal extended the date | Rely on the latest official GST notification |
| Status still shows pending after filing | Not marked filed here | Mark the return Filed to update status/history |
| Figures to file look wrong | Missing invoices/bills | Update entries; recheck the GST report |
| Don't see ITR/TDS deadlines | The calendar focuses on GSTR-1/3B | Use your CA / the Tax reports for those |
Best practices
- Check Compliance at the start of each month so nothing sneaks up.
- File from the GST report figures, then mark filed the same day.
- Keep invoices/bills current so your returns are accurate.
- Treat any π΄ overdue as urgent to minimise late fees/interest.
FAQ
Does this file my returns for me?
No β it tracks deadlines and your filing status. You file on the GST portal, then mark it filed here.
Which returns does it track?
GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B per month, with status and a 6-month history.
Where do I get the numbers to file?
From Reports β GST β the GST summary and GSTR-1 export.
Can dates change?
Yes β the government sometimes extends deadlines. Always confirm with the latest notification.
- GST & e-Invoice β the figures and GSTR-1 export you file β see GST & e-Invoice.
- Sales & Purchases β the transactions behind your returns.
- Reports β TDS/Form 168 (ex-26AS) and annual returns β see CA Reports.
πΈ Screenshot capture checklist
Drop each PNG into help-shots/ with the exact filename and it appears automatically.
| # | Screen to capture | Save as |
|---|---|---|
| CP-01 | Filing Deadlines (GSTR-1/3B status) | help-shots/cp-01-deadlines.png |
| CP-02 | Filing History (6 months) | help-shots/cp-02-history.png |
Tip: capture a month with a mix of Filed / Due / Overdue so the statuses are clear.