GST was launched within a short span of passage of GST Act to be effective from 1st July 2017 so as to avoid further constitutional and legal problems which were marred by the Political scenarios over the last decade. Even rate notifications were issued on 28th June 2017.
This has affected almost everyone as the various nitty-gritties of the law, migrations and new registration and related technical snags in GSTN , non operationalisation of each and every necessary form/ functionality on GSTN have already given many sleepless nights to Taxpayers as well as Tax Professionals.
One such aspect which is observed by many is not able to opt for composition for the Financial Year 2017-18 even though last day to opt for the same in case of Migration cases is 16th August 2017. Few of the latest grievances were as under
While GST officials were not able to address the issue via any official communique or twitter handle, the brainy and alert citizens broke the ice and found the solution and also shared it via platforms of social media.
Solution:
There seems to be a technical snag/ wrong mention of year at the GSTN portal. Even If the migrated dealer opt for the composition (the last date of which is 16th August 2017), it shows only the year 2018-19 thereby denoting that they can-not opt for composition which is wrong.
Even in such circumstances if you opt for composition, you will get a message that “ALREADY OPTED FOR COMPOSITION SCHEME FOR THE CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR” as below,
Do try it and see if your problem is resolved.
CAUTION & DISCLAIMER:
Kindly take screenshot of before and after opting alongwith date field at bottom right hand of your computer to avoid any surprises in future because of technical issues in GSTN Portal. The above Article is based on feedback from friends on social media for the benefit of you all.
The Author is a practicing CA actively involved in writing articles and sharing taxation and legal updates across different modes of social media. He can be reached at atul@caclub.in.
Hello
I registred in gst on 21/09/2017 in normal course but their is no turnover according to normal scheme so i would to opt composition scheme
can it is possible for me if i not fill any return on gst portal during sep to nov.
pls guide me
I opted for composition scheme and got the application was approved. I checked my GST profile regularly to see if filing has started for composite scheme. It showed quaterly months in return dashboard at first and the taxpayer type was mentioned as composite. But when I checked today taxpayer type changed to regular. And its showing monthly filing in return dashboard. I did not apply for opting out of composition scheme. what should I do now…? am i supposed to file monthly now, i didnot collect any tax for the july-september quarter. Is it just a website glitch?
dear sir,
a firm has been opted composition scheme but he don’t want now this option.. Finally he wants in regular scheme so that he can take input tax benefits and also can pay full tax.
So what is the solution. GSt Portal is Showing that – Already opted for a composition scheme for the current financial year.
It seems composition option is extended till 30th sep 2017 for 2017-18. But, in login, the message is still 16th Aug. What is the provision
to opt composition scheme.
sir i was suppose to apply for composition scheme but by mistake opted as regular.
how can i change from regular to composition?
sir i want to apply comoposition for fy 2017-18 on dt 16.8.2017 but 10 pm at night but ” gst site show under maintanacne and open on moarning 6 o clock
i have it screen shot.
but there is no ramedy or option for taking the composition.
gst call center phone is holding 15-to 30 minuts and adv and ca left the phone, and there is not any reply or solution.
Sir, I also forgot to enrol for Composition Scheme for two of my clients.
Now is there any option available to me like filing Form 14 or something else ?
Pl reply ASAP.
K P
Hi,
What if I was unable to opt for composition before the due date,i.e., 16th August.
Is there any solution now?
Kindly reply ASAP
Sir, i have done a new registration under normal scheme. Now i want to convert to composition scheme. It is possible now??
SIR I APPLY FOR COMPOSITION BUT NOT SHOWN IN DEALER PROFILE COMPOSITION SHOWN WHILE APPLICATION SUBMIT FOR COMPOSITION BUT DEALER PROFILE SHOWN REGULAR I APPLY FOR FY 17-18 BUT SHOWN IN PORTAL FY 18-19 please help last date is near
composition option for migrated person is still due upto 16.08.2017 however it is confusing to taxpers as well as to tax professionals. GST official solve it.
SIR APPLY FOR COMPOSITION BUT NOT SHOWN IN DEALER PROFILE COMPOSITION SHOWN WHILE APPLICATION SUBMIT FOR COMPOSITION
the author has not clearly said how the issue is solved. He had simply left the screen shots. when it shows already opted for the year
does it show it as for the year 2017-18?
Even till today large number of cases of earlier service tax filers have not yet migrated to GST regime n it’s very hard to take weather a dealer should opt for Composition
Govt has to listen to the voices of the professionals
No support from GST Portal for solutions
Considering the glitches and inadequacies of the online filing system, more time is required to be given to all concerned, traders, service providers and filers. This is a must as the objective is to get more and more people under the ‘compliance umbrella’ and not to penalise people.