Some fraudulent shopkeepers are showing VAT/TIN and Central Sales Tax numbers on their bills instead of GSTIN i.e. GST Identification Number.
Identify Fake GST Bill: The Central Government had implemented the GST Bill in the year 2017. The government had taken this decision to stop tax evasion. But even today, cases of GST evasion and fake bills keep coming to light in many places. The largest part of GST fraud (GST Bill Scam) is done through fake invoice bills. In such a situation, it is very important that those who are doing business know how to identify the GST Bill. Because in the past there has been an increase in GST fraud cases. So let us know how to identify real and fake GST bills?
What is GST invoice?
First of all, it is important to understand what is GST Invoice. GST invoice is a type of bill. For example, if you buy a product or take a service from somewhere, the supplier will bill you for that product or service. This bill contains the name of the supplier, product information, date of purchase, discount and other information. Broadly speaking, it shows what goods the supplier has provided to the customer, for how much money and how much tax has been levied on it.
Many such cases are coming to light in which fake bills are being given to customers in the name of GST. According to market experts, some fraudulent shopkeepers are showing VAT/TIN and Central Sales Tax numbers on their bills instead of GSTIN i.e. GST Identification Number and charging Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) and State Goods and Services Tax (SGST). Have been.
Whereas, in any business it is mandatory to show GSTIN on the bills given to customers. They cannot collect GST by showing VAT, TIN or service tax registration number on the bill. It is also worth keeping in mind here that it is not necessary for all shopkeepers and businesses to register for GST and obtain GSTIN number.
How to identify fake GST bill?
An easy way to identify a fake GST bill is its GST number. There is a 15 digit GST number on the bill. The first two digits of this number contain the State Code and the remaining 10 digits contain the PAN number of the supplier or shopkeeper. At the same time, the 13th digit is the unit of the PAN holder and at the 14th place is ‘Z’ and at the last is ‘checksum digit’.
Another way to check fake bills is through GST website. You can check the bill here also. For this, go to the official portal of GST https://www.gst.gov.in/ and select ‘Search Taxpayer’ to check the GSTIN number. If the GSTIN is correct, then you will get its details on the portal. Will go and if you don’t get it then understand that it is a fake number.
Where to complain about GST fraud?
If you ever get a fake GST bill, you can go to the official portal of GST and lodge a complaint. Apart from this, you can lodge a complaint by emailing cbecmitra.heldesk@icegate.gov.in.
