Overhaul of GST processes in works for easier compliance

Move also aims at ensuring quicker fund releases for businesses

- MONIKA YADAV

The government is preparing a comprehensive overhaul of goods and services tax (GST) processes, spanning digitised scrutiny, automated refunds, and data-driven return-filing.

The reforms, being finalised by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), are aimed at improving transparency, easing compliance, and ensuring quicker fund releases for businesses, particularly micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), according to a senior government official.

As part of the move towards full automation, the return-filing system is being redesigned to enable auto-population of key forms using data from e-invoices, e-way bills, and supplier filings. The idea is to introduce pre-filled returns and reduce manual intervention.

An email sent to the finance ministry remained unanswered till the time of going to press.