GST officials have taken several steps to stop fake GST bills. According to the GST Council, fake challan bills are larger in GST fraud in the country. In 2017, an attempt was made to simplify the taxation system in the country by implementing Goods and Services Tax (GST), which removed many indirect taxes such as legal service tax etc.
In addition, under GST, each registered business requires issuing a challan containing a valid GSTIN, which will show the details of integrated GST, state GST and state GST. But like every new system, many fraudsters have also started taking advantage of GST system.
You can visit the official GST portal https://www.gst.gov.in/ to check GSTIN. You can check the GSTIN number by selecting ‘Search’ taxpayer. The details of the actual GSTIN will be available on the portal, while no information will be available for fake numbers. By understanding GSTIN format, you can identify real and fake numbers. This is the number of 15 digits and has different sections that provide separate information.
If you feel that you have received a fake GST bill, you can report it on the GST portal. Use the GST portal to file a complaint on ‘CBEC Mitra Helpdesk’ and ‘Rage Web tickets’. You can also file a complaint through email (cbecmitra.heldesk@icegate.gov.in) and GST’s official Twitter handle. Also, be cautious and follow the above methods properly to avoid fake GST bills. With this help you can avoid fake bills and keep your business safe.
