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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


Gist of some GST Notifications dated 31/03/2023

April 1, 2023 7452 Views 0 comment Print

Get a concise overview of crucial GST Notifications dated 31/03/2023. Explore changes in late fees for GSTR-4, revocation of cancelled registrations, reduced late fees for GSTR-9, amnesty provisions, and revised timelines for adjudication orders under GST. Stay updated on the latest GST updates

Amnesty cum Late Fees Reduction for Annual GST Return

March 31, 2023 55224 Views 8 comments Print

CBIC reduces Annual Return Late Fee as follows vide Notification No. 07/2023–Central Tax Dated: 31st March, 2023 – A. for the financial year 2022-23 onwards Registered persons having an aggregate turnover of up to five crore rupees in the relevant financial year– Fifty rupees per day (25 CGST+25 SGT), subject to a maximum of an amount […]

Request for waiver of late fee/penalty for delay in filing GSTR-9 & GSTR-9C

February 2, 2023 51417 Views 12 comments Print

Requested to provide one-time amnesty by waiving-off the late fees under section 47 and penalty under section 125 of the CGST Act on filing of Annual Return and reconciliation statement in GSTR-9 & GSTR-9C for the FY 2017-18 to 2020-21.

Late Fees On Filing of Annual Return Form GSTR-9 In GST

January 21, 2023 116781 Views 4 comments Print

Explore the late filing fees under GST for various returns like GSTR1, GSTR3B, GSTR-4, GSTR-7, GSTR 9, and GSTR9C. Understand the maximum late fees per return and relevant notifications. Learn about the concerning issue related to the delay in filing annual return GSTR 9 and the potential impact on the taxpayer.

Reduce late filing fees for Form GSTR 9, GSTR 4 & GSTR 10

January 16, 2023 32055 Views 2 comments Print

It is earnestly requested to grant a one-time reduction in late fees and waiver of the penalty (wherever applicable) for filing of the Annual Return in Form GSTR 9 for all periods, before notifying this decision and introducing it on the GST Common Portal.

Various Important Reconciliations under Annual Returns – GST Audit Series (Part 8)

December 28, 2022 9864 Views 0 comment Print

There is a need to pay GST under reverse charge mechanism and then claim the ITC. Compliances like these would require a mandatory reconciliation exercise. The reconciliation statements would be useful for finalisation of books of account, filing of GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C.

GST & its Annual Return (Form GSTR-9) for FY 2021-22

December 24, 2022 90750 Views 0 comment Print

Understand GST Annual Return & Form GSTR-9 filing for FY 2021-22. Get key information like deadline, details & exemptions. CGST Rules, 2017 apply.

Clause by clause analysis of other disclosures in Annual Returns – GST Audit Series (Part 6)

December 22, 2022 11436 Views 0 comment Print

Table 14 includes differential tax on account of 10 and 11 above. However, there could be a scenario wherein there is a need to reverse the wrongly availed credit in table 12. Since, the annual return provides for payment of taxes, in table 14, liability from table 12 can also be considered in view of the authors.

GST Annual Return Changes For F.Y. 2021-2022

December 13, 2022 17820 Views 3 comments Print

Explore the latest changes in GST Annual Return for F.Y. 2021-2022. Uncover details of FORM GSTR-9, including six parts and 19 tables, ensuring compliance with the updated regulations.

Headache of HSN Code for GST taxpayers in GSTR-9 for FY 21-22

December 12, 2022 112509 Views 5 comments Print

From FY 2021-22 onwards, it shall be mandatory to report HSN Summary for Outward Supplies in Table 17 at 6 digits for taxpayers having annual turnover in preceding FY above Rs. 5 Cr. and at 4 digits for all B2B supplies for taxpayers having annual turnover in the preceding FY up to Rs. 5 Cr. The registered person shall have an option to not fill HSN Summary for Inward Supplies in Table 18.

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