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GSTR 9

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.

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12 Critical GSTR-9 & GSTR-9C Reconciliation Mistakes Every GST Taxpayer Must Avoid

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...

June 25, 2026 4683 Views 0 comment Print

Late Fee vs General Penalty: Has the Madras High Court Drawn a Line Between Delayed Filing and Non-Filing of Returns?

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 ...

June 12, 2026 579 Views 0 comment Print

GSTR-9 Annual Return: Unresolved Crisis of GST Reconciliation & ITC Matching

Goods and Services Tax : Article highlights how mechanical matching of GSTR-9 tables is leading to unjust GST demands and penalties against honest taxpayer...

May 20, 2026 1344 Views 0 comment Print

Recovery of Late Fees for GSTR-9 Defaults

Goods and Services Tax : Late fees for GSTR-9 cannot be recovered without prior determination. The article clarifies why direct recovery actions violate st...

April 6, 2026 858 Views 0 comment Print

Compliance Calendar For The Financial Year 2026-27

CA, CS, CMA : The calendar lists all major statutory deadlines across laws. It helps businesses track filings and avoid penalties through timely...

April 1, 2026 17913 Views 0 comment Print


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ICAI’s suggestions on Forms GSTR 9 and GSTR 9C accepted for 2024-25

Goods and Services Tax : The government accepted key professional suggestions to simplify annual GST reporting. The update allows ITC payments, clearer ITC...

January 7, 2026 1041 Views 0 comment Print

Annual GST Returns Deadline Sought to Be Extended Due to Complex ITC Reporting

Goods and Services Tax : Stakeholders seek more time for GSTR-9 and 9C as new ITC reporting rules introduce granular, multi-year reconciliations that signi...

December 31, 2025 122670 Views 0 comment Print

Call for GSTR-9 & GSTR-9C Due Date Extension After Major FY 2024–25 Changes

Goods and Services Tax : The representation seeks more time to file GST annual returns citing extensive amendments and late clarifications. It urges an ext...

December 18, 2025 100311 Views 0 comment Print

Challenges in filing GSTR-9 & GSTR-9C and Request to extend due date

Goods and Services Tax : Recent amendments in GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C have increased compliance complexity, prompting calls for extended deadlines to allow accu...

December 13, 2025 43797 Views 2 comments Print

Free Live Webinar on GSTR-9 & 9C Filing – Practical Insights & Compliance Strategies

Goods and Services Tax : Join TaxGuru’s free live webinar on GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C with CA Sachin Jain on 9th Nov 2025. Learn practical reconciliation techn...

November 6, 2025 10989 Views 2 comments Print


Latest Judiciary


Madras HC Upholds both GST Late Fee & Penalty for Non-Filing of GSTR-9  

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...

June 12, 2026 714 Views 0 comment Print

Late Fee applies for GSTR-9C Delay as It Forms Part of Annual Return: Madras HC

Goods and Services Tax : The ruling clarifies that an annual return is incomplete without the reconciliation statement where required. Late filing of GSTR-...

April 24, 2026 3792 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta HC Quashes GST Order for Ignoring GSTR-3B & GSTR-9 Data on ITC Reversal

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 ...

February 5, 2026 843 Views 0 comment Print

GST Adjudication Set Aside for Ignoring Annual Return Reconciliation

Goods and Services Tax : The decision clarifies that GSTR-9 plays a vital role in reconciling ITC claims. Authorities must reassess demands after examining...

December 22, 2025 741 Views 0 comment Print

Cess Not Shown in GSTR-3B but Corrected in GSTR-9 Is Revenue Neutral: Calcutta HC

Goods and Services Tax : The court held that non-disclosure of CESS in GSTR-3B, corrected in GSTR-9, was revenue neutral. The appellate authority was direc...

December 10, 2025 1260 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


GSTN Issues Consolidated GSTR-9 & 9C FAQs for FY 2024-25

Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has clarified key issues on filing annual returns through consolidated FAQs. The guidance explains ITC reporting, auto-popula...

December 17, 2025 23220 Views 0 comment Print

GSTR-9/9C Table-wise Reporting: Essentials & FAQs

Goods and Services Tax : ITC availed for FY 2023-24 but reversed or claimed in FY 2024-25 must be reported in Table 6A1 of GSTR-9. Reversals from prior yea...

December 4, 2025 22809 Views 0 comment Print

GSTN FAQs: GSTR-9/9C Filing Guidance FY 2024-25

Goods and Services Tax : Taxpayers cannot file GSTR-9 for FY 2024-25 unless all GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B returns are completed. Auto-population of relevant table...

October 16, 2025 11136 Views 1 comment Print

GSTR-9/9C for FY 2024-25 enabled on GST portal

Goods and Services Tax : GSTN confirms GSTR-9/9C filing for FY 2024-25 is active on the GST portal since October 12, 2025. Filing requires all GSTR-1 and G...

October 15, 2025 1737 Views 0 comment Print

Clarification on Late Fee for Delay in FORM GSTR-9C Filing

Goods and Services Tax : Learn about the GST clarification on late fees for delayed FORM GSTR-9C filing and the impact of recent changes on late fee calcul...

January 30, 2025 11226 Views 0 comment Print


Delhi HC Remits GST Registration Cancellation Order for Re-Adjudication

May 5, 2024 396 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court sets aside an order regarding the cancellation of GST retrospectively in absence of a reply to an opportunity to hear under Section 75(4) CGST Act, remitting the matter for re-adjudication.

How to Fill GSTR-9 annual return online?

May 2, 2024 1851 Views 0 comment Print

Explore how to fill GSTR9 annual return with sales, purchase, and RCM data. Understand the legal aspects and implications for businesses in India.

Madras HC Grants Conditional Stay with Opportunity in GST Dispute Case

April 24, 2024 1071 Views 0 comment Print

The court set aside the impugned order, granting the petitioner another opportunity. The petitioner agreed to remit 10% of the disputed tax demand for all heads except turnover reconciliation and differences between the GSTR 3B return and Form 26AS. For these two specific heads, the petitioner is willing to remit 5% of the disputed tax demand.

Late fees for belated GSTR 9C cannot be levied if filed before commencement of amnesty 

April 23, 2024 14544 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court ruling deems notice demanding late fees on GSTR-9C filed pre-GST Amnesty Scheme unjust. Full text analysis provided.

HC directs Fresh order on payment of 10% of disputed GST demand

April 19, 2024 1080 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court quashes order due to failure to respond to SCN, disparity in GSTR returns confirms GST demand. Detailed analysis & conclusion provided.

ITC cannot be denied without examining documents submitted by Taxpayer

April 12, 2024 2169 Views 0 comment Print

Absence of proper scrutiny and justification for rejecting petitioner’s ITC claims warranted the court to set aside the impugned order and remit the matter for re-adjudication.

Error in GSTR-1 & Rectified in GSTR 3B & GSTR-9: HC directs AO for reconsideration

March 31, 2024 15147 Views 0 comment Print

Read about the Madras High Court’s ruling in the case of Amarjyothi Carrying Corporation vs Assistant Commissioner (ST), where an error in GSTR-1 was rectified in GSTR 3B & GSTR-9, leading to a direction for reconsideration by the AO.

Credit should not be denied when ITC not reflected in GSTR-3B is claimable based on GSTR-2A & GSTR-9

March 5, 2024 9312 Views 0 comment Print

Learn why credit cant be denied when ITC not in GSTR-3B but claimable via GSTR-2A & GSTR-9. Explore a court cases analysis and implications for GST compliance.

Madras High Court Quashes Unreasoned GST Assessment Order

March 3, 2024 2379 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court quashes a GST assessment order for being unreasoned, highlighting the necessity for detailed reasoning in tax assessments, especially regarding ITC claims.

Madras HC upholds ITC Claims despite discrepancies in GSTR-3B

February 24, 2024 16479 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court rules: ITC claims valid if in GSTR-2A & GSTR-9, not solely on GSTR-3B reflection. Sri Shanmuga Hardwares case sets precedent

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