Client

A taxation service provider aiming to simplify the GST filing process by offering a streamlined online and offline solution.

Service Provided

Development and deployment of a SaaS-based GST filing solution, featuring both a standalone desktop application and a web-based admin panel to manage GST filings and generate audit reports.

Technologies

MVC, C#, WinForm (Desktop), Web API 2.0, AngularJS 2.0, JavaScript, MySQL 6.0, Entity Framework 6.0, Automation

Project Overview

Power GST is a SaaS-based product developed to provide a comprehensive GST filing solution for businesses. The system allows users to manage GSTINs, submit GSTR returns directly to the government portal, and handle monthly filing data efficiently. It also includes tools for generating audit reports and tracking filing statuses for different GSTINs or companies.

1. The platform consists of two components:
   • Standalone Desktop Application (WinForm): Allows users to manage their GSTINs and handle GST returns offline.
   • Web-based Admin Panel: Enables administrators to create, manage, and monitor user activities, generate reports, and track filing statuses. It was designed for HR and management to oversee the entire GST filing process.

The solution facilitates both online and offline capabilities, giving users the flexibility to work without an internet connection and sync their data when they reconnect.

Challenges

• Real-time Synchronization: Ensuring that data between the standalone desktop app and the web admin panel synced seamlessly, even when users worked offline.
• Complex Reporting: Developing audit tools and reports that could handle complex GST filing structures, allowing for detailed company-wise tracking.
• Government Portal Integration: Integrating the system with the government’s GST filing portal and ensuring accurate and timely submission of returns.
• Data Security: Managing sensitive tax information with strict security protocols and ensuring that data was protected throughout the filing process.

Solution Delivered

• Standalone and Web Applications: Developed a desktop application (WinForm) for offline management of GST returns and a web admin panel for handling user data, reporting, and auditing.
• Real-time Data Sync: Implemented real-time synchronization between the desktop and web applications via Web API 2.0, ensuring users could work offline and sync their data once they had access to the internet.
• Government Portal Integration: Built seamless integrations with the government’s GST filing portal, allowing users to submit their GSTR returns directly through the application, which sped up the filing process.
• Audit Tools: Designed advanced audit tools to generate comprehensive reports, enabling companies to monitor their GST filings, filing statuses, and overall tax compliance in a highly detailed manner.
• Secure Data Handling: Implemented MySQL 6.0 and Entity Framework 6.0 for secure and scalable data management, protecting sensitive tax data throughout the system

Roles & Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Led the project by defining goals, setting up a timeline, and monitoring team progress to ensure timely delivery.
• Requirement Gathering: Collaborated closely with the business owner to gather and document all system requirements, ensuring that the final product met client expectations.
• Technology Decision-making: Selected appropriate technologies, including MVC, C#, Web API, and AngularJS, to build a robust and scalable system.
• Team Management: Managed the development team, ensuring that everyone was aligned with the project’s objectives and timelines. Monitored and reviewed code to maintain quality.
• Architecting the Solution: Designed the database structure, system architecture, and overall technology framework, ensuring scalability, security, and performance were built into the system.

Outcome

• Efficient GST Filing: Delivered a user-friendly, SaaS-based solution that significantly simplified the GST filing process. The ability to file directly through the government portal saved users time and reduced errors.
• Increased Productivity: With the ability to work offline and sync data later, users could now manage GST filings more flexibly, improving productivity.
• Comprehensive Reporting: The audit tools provided companies with detailed insights into their GST filings and statuses, allowing for better compliance management.
• Data Security: Implemented a highly secure environment for managing sensitive tax data, ensuring compliance with data protection standards.
• Successful Implementation: The project was completed on time, with a high level of client satisfaction, leading to increased user adoption and positive feedback.