GSTR-3B Late Fee & Interest Calculator
Verify late fees and interest penalties u/s 50 instantly. Models aggregate turnover caps, daily NIL filing penalties, and net cash ledger interest.
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Filing Delayed by 25 Days
Your GSTR-3B return is overdue. Daily late fee of ₹50/day and 18% annual interest are accumulating.
Total Late Fees Due
₹1,250
Capped at maximum of ₹2,000 for this turnover slab.
Section 50 Net Interest
₹185
Charged at 18% p.a. strictly on net cash liability (₹15,000).
Challan Tax & Penalty Outlay
Net Liability Calculation Active
Interest u/s 50 is legally calculated strictly on the net cash liability paid through the electronic cash ledger. The available ITC offset (₹30,000) has been deducted from the interest base to save you unnecessary penalty costs.
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Understanding GST Late Filing Penalties & Section 50
Filing GSTR-3B returns past the deadline triggers both immediate daily late fees and interest on unpaid tax balances under Section 50 of the CGST Act. In order to reduce compliance burdens on small and medium enterprises, the government rationalized the maximum late fee caps based on preceding financial year aggregate turnovers.
GSTR-3B Rationalized Late Fee Caps
Maximum penalties are legally capped per return on a sliding turnover scale:
- NIL Tax Liability: Capped at a maximum of **₹500** per return.
- Turnover ≤ ₹1.5 Crore: Capped at a maximum of **₹2,000** per return.
- Turnover ₹1.5 Cr – ₹5 Crore: Capped at a maximum of **₹5,000** per return.
The Net Cash Liability Rule u/s 50
Interest calculation rules under Section 50 offer substantial relief for taxpayers:
- Electronic Cash Ledger Focus: Interest is calculated at 18% p.a. strictly on the portion of tax settled in cash, after adjusting accumulated Input Tax Credit (ITC).
- Gross Liability Exception: If filing happens only after the tax department initiates demand proceedings u/s 73/74, interest is payable on the gross tax liability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about TrulyInvoice for Tally Prime.
On clear digital PDF invoices, TrulyInvoice achieves approximately 96% field-level extraction accuracy based on internal benchmarks. Accuracy on handwritten or low-resolution scanned invoices is approximately 88-90%. Our review-first workflow ensures you catch and correct any AI omissions before they reach Tally.
TrulyInvoice differs from Suvit in three specific ways: (1) Bulk upload support — TrulyInvoice processes multi-file batches at once vs Suvit's 10-invoice cap. (2) Transparent monthly plans starting at ₹399/month for 1,000 pages (Lite), ₹599 for 2,000 pages (Plus), and Custom High Volume Plans vs Suvit's annual subscription model. (3) Multi-user team seating (up to 3 seats) sharing a single voucher quota. Suvit includes broader module coverage like GST filing that TrulyInvoice focuses on purely as a dedicated invoice-to-Tally engine.
Yes. TrulyInvoice's AI extracts data from handwritten invoices, PDFs, scanned images, and multi-page documents. It's trained on diverse Indian invoice formats including handwritten text.
Setup is typically quick: sign up, enable Port 9000 in Tally settings, install the connector, and test with a sample invoice.
TrulyInvoice supports common GST scenarios and can help map interstate (IGST) and intrastate (CGST+SGST) flows based on invoice and ledger data.
TrulyInvoice supports PDF invoices, JPG/PNG images, scanned documents, and handwritten invoices. It works with GST invoices, purchase bills, and sale invoices from any Indian vendor.
Yes. TrulyInvoice works with Tally running on your local computer. Enable Port 9000 in Tally settings (F1 > Settings > Connectivity) and the connector handles the rest. No cloud hosting required.
TrulyInvoice automatically creates missing ledgers and stock items in Tally. You can also create them manually in Tally and click Refresh to sync.
Yes. Invoices are encrypted in transit and at rest. The Tally sync happens on your computer — data never leaves your network during the sync process.
TrulyInvoice processes most invoices in 15-30 seconds from upload to Tally sync. This includes AI extraction, your review, and the actual sync. A single user can process 100+ invoices in under an hour with the review-first workflow.
TrulyInvoice includes a mandatory review step before syncing. You can edit any field the AI extracted. Additionally, mathematical validation checks if amount equals quantity multiplied by rate, flagging potential calculation errors automatically before they reach Tally.
No technical expertise required. Setup involves three simple steps: enable Port 9000 in Tally settings (F1 > Settings > Connectivity), download the connector app, and sign in. Most users complete setup in under 5 minutes. Phone and WhatsApp support is available if needed.
Yes. You can upload up to 20 invoices per batch upload (PDFs, scans, or photos). The system processes them sequentially with 99%+ accurate AI extraction, and you can review and sync them individually or in batches to Tally Prime.
TrulyInvoice creates both Purchase and Sales vouchers in Tally. It supports standard GST scenarios including intra-state (CGST+SGST) and inter-state (IGST) transactions. The system auto-maps GST rates and creates appropriate ledgers based on your invoice data.
Yes. TrulyInvoice includes a free 14-day trial with instant signup — no credit card required. Plans start at ₹399/month for Lite (1,000 pages) and ₹599/month for Plus (2,000 pages, 2 seats) after your trial ends. No hidden costs.
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Upload Invoice
Drag & drop PDFs, scans, or photos.
AI Extraction
Line items, tax, and ledgers mapped.
1-Click Review
Verify extracted details on dashboard.
Direct Sync
Vouchers created instantly in Tally Prime.