Do taxpayers manually generate Form GSTR-2B on the GST portal?

No. GSTR-2B is an auto-drafted, static ITC statement generated automatically by the GST portal system on the 14th of every month.

How long does it take to Re-compute GSTR-2B after editing IMS actions?

After clicking 'Re-compute GSTR-2B' on the IMS dashboard, the GST portal system takes approximately 15 minutes to process changes and refresh the draft statement.

What is the difference between GSTR-2B JSON and Excel downloads?

The JSON download is designed for direct import into accounting software like Tally Prime for automated matching. Excel files are best for manual spreadsheet reviews.

How does TrulyInvoice streamline GSTR-2B purchase matching?

TrulyInvoice AI parses supplier PDFs, auto-extracts line items, and posts verified F9 Purchase Vouchers directly into Tally Prime via Port 9000 local sync, guaranteeing 100% data alignment with GSTR-2B.

How to Generate & Download GSTR-2B Statement (GST Portal SOP 2026)

Quick Summary: How Do Taxpayers View and Download GSTR-2B on the GST Portal?

GSTR-2B is auto-drafted on the 14th of every month. To download: Log in to www.gst.gov.in > Services > Returns > Returns Dashboard > Select Month > Click GSTR-2B Download tile. Choose 'Generate JSON File' for Tally Prime import or 'Generate Excel File' for spreadsheet reconciliation. If you edit IMS actions, click 'Re-compute GSTR-2B'.

Auto-Drafted Schedule: Auto-generated on the 14th of every month.
Cutoff Filings: Based on supplier GSTR-1, IFF, GSTR-5, and GSTR-6 filings by the 13th.
JSON Format: Preferred format for importing into Tally Prime via Alt+O > Import GST Returns.
Re-compute Time: Takes ~15 minutes for GST portal to refresh GSTR-2B after IMS edits.

1. Step-by-Step SOP: Downloading GSTR-2B JSON & Excel

Follow this 5-step SOP to download your monthly GSTR-2B statement from the GST portal:

Log in to www.gst.gov.in with valid portal credentials.
Navigate to Services > Returns > Returns Dashboard.
Select Financial Year, Quarter, and Return Period (Month). Click Search.
On the Form GSTR-2B tile, click Download.
Click Generate JSON File to Download (for Tally import) or Generate Excel File to Download. Once generated, click the download link.

2. Re-computing GSTR-2B After IMS Modifications

If you change invoice action statuses (Accept, Reject, or Pending) in the Invoice Management System (IMS) after the 14th:

Re-computation SOP

On the IMS dashboard, click Re-compute GSTR-2B. The GST portal server queues the job and updates your draft GSTR-2B statement in 15 minutes, allowing you to file GSTR-3B with updated auto-populated ITC.

Automate Tally Purchase Entries to Match GSTR-2B

Ensure 100% data integrity on every purchase voucher before JSON reconciliation.

Typing mistakes in vendor bills (wrong invoice numbers or date formats) prevent Tally Prime from auto-matching downloaded GSTR-2B JSON entries.

TrulyInvoice AI Solution: Upload supplier PDF bills or WhatsApp scans. AI auto-extracts line items and posts F9 Purchase Vouchers directly to Tally Prime in 15 seconds via Port 9000 local sync.