GST record keeping that survives scrutiny

Most GST pain does not come from complicated law. It comes from missing records when a mismatch, notice or refund issue appears months later.

What to preserve

• Sales invoices and credit/debit notes.
• Purchase invoices and proof of receipt.
• Return workings and reconciliations.
• Transport documents, contracts and payment evidence where relevant.

A workable habit

Keep your records organized month by month. If you wait until year-end to reconstruct them, you usually miss context that mattered at the time.

The payoff

Good records reduce notice risk, speed up CA review, and make refunds and reconciliations dramatically easier.