GSTR 9 is an annual return to be filed yearly by taxpayers registered under CGST Act, 2017. GSTR 9 consists of details regarding the outward and inward supplies made/received during the relevant financial year under different tax heads i.e. CGST, SGST & IGST.
Goods and Services Tax : Learn the twelve most common GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C reconciliation errors for FY 2025-26, including ITC mismatches, turnover differenc...
Goods and Services Tax : The Madras High Court held that complete failure to file the annual return can attract both late fee under Section 47 and general ...
Goods and Services Tax : Article highlights how mechanical matching of GSTR-9 tables is leading to unjust GST demands and penalties against honest taxpayer...
Goods and Services Tax : Late fees for GSTR-9 cannot be recovered without prior determination. The article clarifies why direct recovery actions violate st...
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Goods and Services Tax : The Madras High Court held that failure to file the annual return in Form GSTR-9 attracts late fee under Section 47(2) of the CGST...
Goods and Services Tax : The ruling clarifies that an annual return is incomplete without the reconciliation statement where required. Late filing of GSTR-...
Goods and Services Tax : The High Court quashed both adjudication and appellate orders after finding that GST return data was not examined. The matter was ...
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Learn the twelve most common GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C reconciliation errors for FY 2025-26, including ITC mismatches, turnover differences, and reverse charge issues that can trigger GST notices.
The Madras High Court held that complete failure to file the annual return can attract both late fee under Section 47 and general penalty under Section 125. The ruling distinguishes non-filing from delayed filing, potentially widening GST penalty exposure.
The Madras High Court held that failure to file the annual return in Form GSTR-9 attracts late fee under Section 47(2) of the CGST Act. It further ruled that penalty under Section 125 is permissible where no separate penalty is prescribed for such default.
Article highlights how mechanical matching of GSTR-9 tables is leading to unjust GST demands and penalties against honest taxpayers. It argues that annual return reconciliations, DRC-03 payments, and audited accounts are being ignored during scrutiny proceedings.
The ruling clarifies that an annual return is incomplete without the reconciliation statement where required. Late filing of GSTR-9C was treated as delayed filing of the return itself, justifying penalty under GST law.
Late fees for GSTR-9 cannot be recovered without prior determination. The article clarifies why direct recovery actions violate statutory provisions and natural justice.
The calendar lists all major statutory deadlines across laws. It helps businesses track filings and avoid penalties through timely compliance.
The Madras High Court held that once late fee under Section 47 is levied for delayed annual return filing, authorities cannot impose an additional general penalty under Section 125. The court set aside the penalty and granted relief to taxpayers.
The High Court quashed both adjudication and appellate orders after finding that GST return data was not examined. The matter was remanded for fresh decision with opportunity of hearing.
The court held that once late fee is imposed for delayed annual return filing, a further general penalty is not permissible. Section 125 applies only where no specific penalty exists.
