Organizing Tax Documents for Indian Businesses: GST, ITR, TDS
Nitesh Shekhada
Published: 2026-06-27
Documents to Keep and For How Long
- GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B): 6 years
- Purchase and sales invoices: 6 years
- TDS certificates (Form 16, 16A): 6 years
- Income tax returns: 8 years
Organization System
Create folders per financial year with subfolders: GST, Invoices, TDS, Bank. All documents in PDF format. Compress with PDF4u to save storage.
Nitesh Shekhada
Founder and technical lead at PDF4u. With over a decade of experience in software development and eCommerce solutions, Nitesh builds tools that simplify digital workflows for Indian sellers and small businesses.
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