TCS Amount Not Matching with GST Tool

Learn why TCS data from eCommerce platform does not match with GST Tool and how to fix the mismatch step by step.

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2 weeks ago

Written by GST Tool Team

Sometime sellers face issues where the TCS amount shown in the GST Tool does not match with any eCommerce platform data. This article explains why this happens and how you can fix it easily.

Why Does TCS Not Match? (For Amazon and Flipkart)

Amazon and Flipkart do not show negative state-wise data in their online TCS reports. However, this negative data is included in their Excel files.

When you upload the Excel file, the GST Tool considers this negative data while generating GSTR-1. Due to this, the TCS amount may not match with the platform report.

Is It Mandatory for TCS to Match?

No, it is not mandatory.

GST returns are filed based on the sales files provided by the e-commerce platform, not based on their TCS report files. So even if TCS does not exactly match, the GST return can still be filed correctly.

However, it is important to ensure that you have uploaded the correct month’s data. If the wrong month file is uploaded, state-wise data will not match at all.

If you still want to match the TCS data, you can follow the correction process explained above.

How to Fix This Issue

  • Go to the TCS Report page.
  • Import the GST Portal TCS Report into the GST Tool.
  • Go to the Difference Amount section.
  • The system will show which state has a difference.
  • If a state shows negative state data in the GST Tool but is not present in the TCS report, you can delete that state using the Delete button.

Important Notes

  • After deleting negative or extra state data, the return taxable value may slightly increase.
  • If all states are not matching, first check:
    • You have uploaded the correct month sales file
    • You have imported the correct month TCS report
    • If everything is correct and states are still not matching, you must contact the e-commerce platform and request TCS data correction.

Following these steps will help you understand and manage TCS differences while ensuring your GST return is filed correctly.

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