GST Working-Paper Framework you can maintain to avoid allegations of “sales outside the books,” suppression, bogus credit notes, or conspiracy.
✅ A. Working Papers to Prove NO SALES OUTSIDE BOOKS These papers must clearly demonstrate that all outward supplies are accounted , matched, and supported. 1. Invoice Number Control Register A simple Excel sheet showing: Invoice No. (continuous & without gaps) Invoice Date Customer Name Invoice Value GST Amount Cancelled invoice reference Mapping with GSTR-1 This helps avoid suspicion of: “Missing invoices” “Alternate invoice series” “Hidden invoices” 2. Sales vs. E-Way Bill Reconciliation Prepare a reconciliation for each month: Total outward supply in books Total invoice value with e-way bills Explanation for differences: B2C small supplies without e-way bill Job-work outward movement Delivery challans Exempt goods Value difference due to freight, insurance etc. This is high-priority in anti-evasion investigations. 3. Books vs. GSTR-1 Reconciliation A working paper showing: Sales as per financial b...