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Free GSTR-2B Reconciliation Tool - India

The fastest way to match your Purchase Register with GSTR-2B JSONs. 100% Privacy: Data is processed locally in your browser.

1. Upload GSTR-2B (JSON/Excel)

Drag & drop multiple files

JSON,XLSX

2. Upload Purchase Register

Drag & drop your file

XLSX

Mastering GSTR-2B Reconciliation: The Ultimate Guide for Indian Businesses (2025)

Reconciling your purchase register with GSTR-2B is critical for claiming 100% accurate Input Tax Credit (ITC). With the GST laws in India becoming stricter, manual matching is no longer feasible. This guide explains why you need an automated GSTR-2B Reconciliation Tool and how to use it effectively.

What is GSTR-2B and Why is Reconciliation Mandatory?

GSTR-2B is an auto-drafted ITC statement generated by the GST Portal for every recipient. Unlike GSTR-2A, the GSTR-2B is static for a month, making it the definitive document for claiming ITC. Per Rule 36(4) of CGST Rules, you can only claim ITC if the invoice appears in your GSTR-2B. Therefore, reconciling your internal Purchase Register (Excel/Tally) with the GSTR-2B JSON is mandatory to avoid notices and interest penalties.

Common Challenges in GST Reconciliation

  • Invoice Number Mismatches: Suppliers often format invoice numbers differently (e.g., "INV/23-24/001" vs "001"). Our tool uses smart cleaning algorithms to match these automatically.
  • Date Differences: Posting dates in books often differ from the actual invoice date.
  • Rounding Off Errors: Small differences in decimal places can cause rows to show as "Mismatch". A tolerance limit (e.g., ₹2) helps solve this.
  • Volume of Data: Manually checking thousands of rows in Excel is prone to human error and extremely time-consuming.

Why Use This Free GSTR-2B Reconciliation Tool?

We built this tool specifically for CAs, Tax Practitioners, and Accountants in Gujarat, Mumbai, Delhi, and across India. Unlike other paid software, this tool is:

  • 100% Free & Unlimited: No hidden charges, no row limits. Reconcile 10,000+ invoices in seconds.
  • Secure & Private: It runs completely in your browser. Your sensitive financial data never leaves your computer.
  • Smart Matching Logic: Automatically handles common typos, financial year prefixes, and leading zeros.
  • Instant Excel Reports: Download a color-coded reconciliation report ready for audit.

How to Reconcile GSTR-2B in 3 Steps

  1. Download GSTR-2B JSON: Log in to the GST Portal, go to Returns Dashboard > Select Month > Download GSTR-2B JSON.
  2. Prepare Purchase Register: Export your purchase data from Tally, Zoho, or Busy into an Excel file.
  3. Upload & Match: Drag and drop both files into the tool above. Click "Start Reconciliation" to see the magic!

Pro Tip for Accountants:

Always focus on the "Missing in GSTR-2B" tab first. These are the invoices where you have paid GST to the supplier, but they haven't filed their return. Follow up with these vendors immediately to save your working capital!