{"id":29448,"date":"2025-06-14T23:44:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-14T18:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/?p=29448"},"modified":"2026-02-25T01:45:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T20:15:57","slug":"challenges-msme-face-due-to-the-accrual-based-gst-framework","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/challenges-msme-face-due-to-the-accrual-based-gst-framework\/","title":{"rendered":"Challenges MSME face due to the accrual-based GST framework"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_58 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d0f801808a1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/challenges-msme-face-due-to-the-accrual-based-gst-framework\/#Challenges_MSME_face_due_to_the_accrual-based_GST_framework\" title=\"Challenges MSME face due to the accrual-based GST framework.\">Challenges MSME face due to the accrual-based GST framework.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/challenges-msme-face-due-to-the-accrual-based-gst-framework\/#Accrual-Based_GST_is_Squeezing_Small_Businesses_Cash_Flows\" title=\"Accrual-Based GST is Squeezing Small Businesses\u2019 Cash Flows\">Accrual-Based GST is Squeezing Small Businesses\u2019 Cash Flows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/challenges-msme-face-due-to-the-accrual-based-gst-framework\/#How_the_GST_Rule_Works\" title=\"How the GST Rule Works ? \">How the GST Rule Works ? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/challenges-msme-face-due-to-the-accrual-based-gst-framework\/#The_Credit_Note_Dilemma\" title=\"The Credit Note Dilemma :\">The Credit Note Dilemma :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/challenges-msme-face-due-to-the-accrual-based-gst-framework\/#The_180-Day_Rule_Another_Pitfall\" title=\"The 180-Day Rule: Another Pitfall \">The 180-Day Rule: Another Pitfall <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/challenges-msme-face-due-to-the-accrual-based-gst-framework\/#Why_Government_Relief_Options_Fall_Short\" title=\"Why Government Relief Options Fall Short\">Why Government Relief Options Fall Short<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/challenges-msme-face-due-to-the-accrual-based-gst-framework\/#GST_compliance_Timeline_Overview\" title=\"GST compliance Timeline Overview\">GST compliance Timeline Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/challenges-msme-face-due-to-the-accrual-based-gst-framework\/#Can_a_Credit_Note_Help\" title=\"Can a Credit Note Help?\">Can a Credit Note Help?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/challenges-msme-face-due-to-the-accrual-based-gst-framework\/#Different_Challenges_from_Affected_Business_Owners\" title=\"Different Challenges from Affected Business Owners:\">Different Challenges from Affected Business Owners:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/challenges-msme-face-due-to-the-accrual-based-gst-framework\/#Other_Challenges\" title=\"Other Challenges \">Other Challenges <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/challenges-msme-face-due-to-the-accrual-based-gst-framework\/#Policy_Reforms_Urgently_Needed\" title=\"Policy Reforms Urgently Needed\u00a0 : \">Policy Reforms Urgently Needed\u00a0 : <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/challenges-msme-face-due-to-the-accrual-based-gst-framework\/#Rule_46%E2%80%94What_MUST_Be_on_a_GST_Tax_Invoice\" title=\"Rule 46\u2014What MUST Be on a GST Tax Invoice?\">Rule 46\u2014What MUST Be on a GST Tax Invoice?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/challenges-msme-face-due-to-the-accrual-based-gst-framework\/#Mandatory_Contents_of_a_GST_Tax_Invoice\" title=\"Mandatory Contents of a GST Tax Invoice\">Mandatory Contents of a GST Tax Invoice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/challenges-msme-face-due-to-the-accrual-based-gst-framework\/#Important_GST_Limits_at_a_Glance_%E2%80%93_FY_2026-27\" title=\"Important GST Limits at a Glance &#8211; FY 2026-27\">Important GST Limits at a Glance &#8211; FY 2026-27<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29450\" src=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MSME-GST-.jpg\" alt=\"MSME GST\" width=\"988\" height=\"1191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MSME-GST-.jpg 988w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MSME-GST--249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MSME-GST--849x1024.jpg 849w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MSME-GST--768x926.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MSME-GST--800x964.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 988px) 100vw, 988px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_MSME_face_due_to_the_accrual-based_GST_framework\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Challenges MSME face due to the accrual-based GST framework.<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GST on accrual basis hurting MSME\/ Small businesses&#8221; highlights a significant challenge in India\u2019s GST system for MSME\/ Small businesses \u2014the requirement to pay GST based on invoice issuance, not actual receipt of payment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accrual-Based_GST_is_Squeezing_Small_Businesses_Cash_Flows\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Accrual-Based GST is Squeezing Small Businesses\u2019 Cash Flows<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bhagat pays Goods and Services Tax on every invoice, Owner raises\u2014even if his\/her clients don\u2019t pay for months. The result: mounting pressure on working capital, forcing her to dip into savings or take short-term loans just to stay compliant. By year-end, nearly 3% of her revenue is lost to GST on unpaid invoices.<\/p>\n<p>Each month, Bhagat is taxed on income she hasn\u2019t actually received. Owner isn\u2019t alone. Across India, small businesses are reeling under a cash flow crunch triggered by GST\u2019s accrual-based structure, which requires tax to be paid when an invoice is issued\u2014not when the payment is received.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_GST_Rule_Works\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>How the GST Rule Works ? <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>GST Accrual Rule : Under the GST law, tax liability arises at the earlier of the invoice date or payment receipt. But in practice, payments often come 40 to 90 days after billing. For service-based businesses with few input costs to offset through Input Tax Credit, this means paying GST out-of-pocket well before revenue hits the bank account.<\/p>\n<p>My payments are delayed by over 60 days after invoicing. Most of my expenses are salaries, which aren\u2019t eligible for ITC, so I end up paying GST even before receiving a single rupee.<\/p>\n<p>GST must be paid at the earlier of Date of invoice or Date of payment receipt. Clients often delay payments by 45\u201390 days, causing a cash flow burden on the seller. Sellers pay GST <em>before<\/em> receiving money \u2192 risk of unrecoverable tax on bad debts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Credit_Note_Dilemma\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>The Credit Note Dilemma :<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When clients default, the only route for sellers to reverse GST liability is to issue a credit note for the unpaid amount. Experts are saying that in the month of issuance, a credit note reduces GST liability for the seller. But this mechanism is riddled with complications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Can only be used under strict conditions (e.g., goods returned, quality issues)<\/li>\n<li>Not valid simply for non-payment<\/li>\n<li>The buyer must reverse the input tax credit claimed on the original invoice<\/li>\n<li>The invoice is treated as cancelled, barring the seller from pursuing legal recovery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Issuing a credit note means accepting that no supply took place\u2014so legal recovery of dues becomes impossible. With the introduction of the Invoice Management System (IMS), sellers can now track whether a buyer has accepted or rejected a credit note. If no action is taken, it\u2019s deemed accepted, and the buyer\u2019s Input Tax Credit is auto-reversed via GSTR-2B. But many sellers still avoid credit notes due to legal and financial risks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_180-Day_Rule_Another_Pitfall\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>The 180-Day Rule: Another Pitfall <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If payment isn\u2019t received within 180 days of invoicing, Rule 37 of the CGST Rules mandates that buyers must reverse their Input Tax Credit. However, the seller still gets no GST refund\u2014leading to what many call \u201ctax on bad debt.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Government_Relief_Options_Fall_Short\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Why Government Relief Options Fall Short<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8613\" src=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/MSMEs16thMay_1494925160957_2.png\" alt=\"www.carajput.com; MSME\" width=\"980\" height=\"710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/MSMEs16thMay_1494925160957_2.png 476w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/MSMEs16thMay_1494925160957_2-300x217.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>MSME Udyam Certificate: While it legally binds buyers to pay within 45 days, big corporations often sidestep this by Avoiding MSME\/ Small businesses registered vendors and Citing \u201cdefective delivery\u201d to delay payments<\/p>\n<p>QRMP Scheme (Quarterly Returns, Monthly Payments) : Introduced in 2021 to reduce compliance for small businesses, it doesn\u2019t help much:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Most large clients insist on monthly returns to claim Input Tax Credit promptly<\/li>\n<li>The seller must still deposit GST monthly<\/li>\n<li>Discrepancies between IFF filings and GSTR-3B often trigger tax scrutiny<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We technically qualify for quarterly returns, but clients demand monthly filing for their ITC. So, the benefit of reduced compliance is lost,\u201d says Vishal Jasani, co-founder of an advertising firm.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GST_compliance_Timeline_Overview\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>GST compliance Timeline Overview<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>By 11th of next month \u2192 File GSTR-1 to declare sales<\/li>\n<li>By 20th of next month \u2192 File GSTR-3B, pay GST &amp; claim Input Tax Credit<\/li>\n<li>If the buyer delays beyond 180 days, the input tax credit must be reversed, but the seller gets no refund.<\/li>\n<li>If the buyer defaults, there is no mechanism for the seller to claim a GST refund on bad debt.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_Credit_Note_Help\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Can a Credit Note Help?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">How It Works: The seller<\/span>\u00a0can issue a credit note for unpaid dues. and proportionate GST is reversed on the credit note.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Challenges_from_Affected_Business_Owners\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Different Challenges from Affected Business Owners:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Payment cycles &gt; 60 days<\/li>\n<li>Most expenses are employee-related \u2192 little Input Tax Credit<\/li>\n<li>3% revenue lost in GST on unrecoverable debts<\/li>\n<li>Needs to borrow capital 3\u20134x to manage GST + cash flow<\/li>\n<li>The pricing structure can&#8217;t absorb this inefficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Challenges\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Other Challenges <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Credit notes can only be issued in limited cases.<\/li>\n<li>GST credit reversal by the buyer is hard to track.<\/li>\n<li>The invoice becomes void, affecting the seller&#8217;s ability to recover dues legally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Policy_Reforms_Urgently_Needed\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Policy Reforms Urgently Needed\u00a0 : <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Our Suggested Reform Recommendation<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GST should be on an actual receipt basis for small businesses. After proof of non-payment, a GST refund should be allowed without needing credit notes. Core Issue: The burden of paying GST upfront\u2014even before receiving payment\u2014falls on the seller.<\/li>\n<li>Allow small businesses to pay GST on a receipt basis, not accrual, especially under a specified turnover threshold. This would align tax liabilities with real income and protect MSME. Small businesses from tax on bad debts. Small businesses and tax professionals suggest moving to a cash-based GST system\u2014at least for firms below a certain turnover threshold.<\/li>\n<li>GST should be paid only on actual receipt of payment, not just on invoice. That would reduce the risk of paying tax on income never received. If a client doesn\u2019t pay even after repeated follow-ups, a simple process for GST reversal\u2014without needing a credit note\u2014must be introduced.<\/li>\n<li>India\u2019s GST regime was designed to be efficient, but its accrual structure is increasingly punishing small businesses. With delayed payments, no GST refunds on bad debts, and impractical remedies like credit notes, the compliance burden far outweighs the benefits. The government must explore receipt-based GST payments, especially for MSME. Small businesses, to align tax liability with actual cash flow. Until then, entrepreneurs like Bhagat will continue to pay taxes on money they never earn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"219\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rule_46%E2%80%94What_MUST_Be_on_a_GST_Tax_Invoice\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"219\">Rule 46\u2014What MUST Be on a GST Tax Invoice?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30627\" src=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1764831201429.jpeg\" alt=\"Rule 46 What MUST Be on a GST Tax Invoice?\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1764831201429.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1764831201429-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1764831201429-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1764831201429-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1764831201429-800x1200.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"388\">A GST tax invoice is not just a document. It&#8217;s the core evidence for Input Tax Credit (ITC), ensures smooth audits, and forms the basis of GST compliance. Rule 46 of the CGST Rules clearly specifies the mandatory fields that every GST-registered supplier must include in an invoice. Yet, many taxpayers still miss critical details, resulting in ITC mismatches, vendor queries, and departmental notices. Explains that a GST Tax Invoice is crucial for Input Tax Credit (ITC), compliance, and audits. Mentions that Rule 46 of the CGST Rules prescribes mandatory contents, and missing details can lead to ITC mismatches or notices. Here\u2019s a clear and simple breakdown of the requirements under Rule 46<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"781\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mandatory_Contents_of_a_GST_Tax_Invoice\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"781\">Mandatory Contents of a GST Tax Invoice<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"806\">Supplier Details- Name, Address, GSTIN<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"859\">Unique Invoice Number- Maximum 16 characters, must be sequential and unique<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"939\">Invoice Date<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"965\">Recipient Details- Name, Address, and GSTIN\/UIN (if registered)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1044\">HSN Code \/ SAC Code<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1082\">Description of Goods\/Services<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1130\">Quantity (for goods), Unit, Total Value<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1164\">Taxable Value &amp; Discounts<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1184\">Tax Breakup\u2014CGST, SGST, IGST, UTGST, Cess (if applicable)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1269\">Place of Supply\u2014Mandatory for inter-State transactions<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1348\">Reverse Charge Indicator\u2014Must mention \u201cReverse Charge\u2014Yes\/No&#8221;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1432\">Signature \/ Digital Signature<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1468\">QR Code (where applicable)\u2014mandatory for entities notified under e-invoice rules. A simple illustration of a GST tax invoice with a QR code.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1468\"><em>A clean and compliant invoice = smoother ITC, fewer queries from vendors, reduced risk of GST notices, and better transparency in books.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1553\">This matters because a clean, compliant invoice ensures a smooth &amp; seamless input tax credit and fewer vendor follow-up queries. Reduced risk of GST mismatches &amp; departmental notices, better transparency,\u00a0and audit readiness.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3697\" data-end=\"3828\">A compliant GST invoice must contain all 19+ detailed fields specified in Rule 46. Missing any mandatory element may lead to ITC rejection, vendor disputes, GST mismatches, and compliance notices. In simple words, a checklist of mandatory items in <span style=\"color: #000080;\">GST tax invoice, like <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Supplier details, a unique<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0invoice number (max 16 characters), <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Invoice date, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Recipient details (GSTIN\/UIN), <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">HSN\/SAC, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Description of goods\/services, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Quantity, taxable value &amp; discounts, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Tax breakup (CGST, SGST, IGST, Cess), <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Place of supply (for inter-State), <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Reverse charge indicator, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Signature\/digital signature, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">QR Code (where applicable)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3697\" data-end=\"3828\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_GST_Limits_at_a_Glance_%E2%80%93_FY_2026-27\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Important GST Limits at a Glance &#8211; FY 2026-27<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31375\" src=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GST-limit.jpeg\" alt=\"Important GST Limits at a Glance - FY 2026-27\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GST-limit.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GST-limit-211x300.jpeg 211w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GST-limit-720x1024.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GST-limit-768x1093.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GST-limit-800x1139.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Challenges MSME face due to the accrual-based GST framework. GST on accrual basis hurting MSME\/ Small businesses&#8221; highlights a significant challenge in India\u2019s GST system for MSME\/ Small businesses \u2014the requirement to pay GST based on invoice issuance, not actual receipt of payment. Accrual-Based GST is Squeezing Small Businesses\u2019 Cash Flows Bhagat pays Goods and &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10020],"tags":[10122],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29448"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29448"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29448\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31376,"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29448\/revisions\/31376"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29448"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29448"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carajput.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29448"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}