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 : Late fees for GSTR-9 cannot be recovered without prior determination. The article clarifies why direct recovery actions violate st...
CA, CS, CMA : The calendar lists all major statutory deadlines across laws. It helps businesses track filings and avoid penalties through timely...
Goods and Services Tax : The Madras High Court held that once late fee under Section 47 is levied for delayed annual return filing, authorities cannot impo...
Goods and Services Tax : The court held that once late fee is imposed for delayed annual return filing, a further general penalty is not permissible. Secti...
Goods and Services Tax : This guide explains the legal purpose of Tables 10 and 11 and the strict reliance on GSTR-3B filings within the specified period. ...
Goods and Services Tax : The government accepted key professional suggestions to simplify annual GST reporting. The update allows ITC payments, clearer ITC...
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...
Goods and Services Tax : The representation seeks more time to file GST annual returns citing extensive amendments and late clarifications. It urges an ext...
Goods and Services Tax : Recent amendments in GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C have increased compliance complexity, prompting calls for extended deadlines to allow accu...
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...
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 ...
Goods and Services Tax : The decision clarifies that GSTR-9 plays a vital role in reconciling ITC claims. Authorities must reassess demands after examining...
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...
Goods and Services Tax : The Gujarat High Court ruled in MC Bauchemie that a discrepancy between E-way bill turnover and GSTR-9 turnover is insufficient al...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has clarified key issues on filing annual returns through consolidated FAQs. The guidance explains ITC reporting, auto-popula...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The all empowered GST Council (GSTC) had its 39th meeting on 14th March, 2020. The meeting deliberated with a three pronged focus, viz, changes in law and procedure for trade facilitation, GST rates rationalization and I.T. facilities. The GSTC also took certain decisions to defer the new facilities/utilities and/or extend the due dates and date […]
ICAI raises its Concern over increasing the threshold limit from Rs. 2 Crore to Rs. 5 Crore for filing Reconciliation Statement in form GSTR-9C and requested CBIC to reconsider its decision. ICAI submitted that As per the data available 7% of registered taxpayers fall in the category of turnover above Rs. 5 Crores and hence […]
Many taxpayers did not file their GST Annual Return for the financial years 2017-18. However, some of them wish to file their Annual Return for the financial years 2018-19. But they are not able to file the same as website is displaying error message ‘Annual Return for 2017-18 is not filed’. ICAI request that website […]
A much-awaited relief has finally arrived in terms of relaxation and deferring many compliances, whether it is about E-Invoicing or GST Audit for the financial Year 2018 – 2019 in the 39th GST Council meeting which took place on 14/03/2020. The rationale behind this is very clear logical as we have just finished the Audit […]
CBIC vide press release dated 14 March 2020 stated that No Late fees for delayed filing of the Annual Return for the financial year 2017-18 and 2018-19 for taxpayers with aggregate turnover less than Rs. 2 crores. Before this, filing of GSTR 9 was made optional for those with a turnover of less than Rs 2 crores […]
Various recommendations have been made by the GST Council in its meeting held on 14.03.2020 which is likely to be notified soon. Relevant points are as follows: 1. Interest for delay in payment of GST to be charged on net cash tax liability w.e.f. 01.07.2017 instead of gross tax liability (Law to be amended retrospectively). 2. […]
The 39th GST Council met under the Chairmanship of Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman on 14th March 2020. Many long awaited issues are discussed and useful clarifications are recommended by Council. The GST Council has made the following recommendations on Law & Procedures changes. Press release issued by the Ministry of […]
Article summarises Decisions Taken In 39th Meeting of GST Council on 14th March 2020. ANNUAL RETURN Relaxation of MSMEs from furnishing of Reconciliation Statement in FORM GSTR 9C for the F.Y. 2018-2019, for taxpayers having aggregate turnover > Rs.5 crores. Due date for filling Annual Return and the Reconciliation Statement for the F.Y. 2018-2019 to […]
The 39th GST Council meeting held on 14th March 2020 took decisions on various important issues and came up with following stress busting recommendations: INTEREST 1. Interest on delay in payment of GST shall be collected on Net Cash payment only w.e.f 01.07.2017; REVOCATION OF CANCELLATION 2. One time measure for Revocation of cancellation of registration […]
Recently, The GST Council in its 39th GST Council Meeting took the following decisions relating to changes in GST rates on supply of goods and services, law & procedures. Law & Procedure: 1. Interest for delay in payment of GST to be charged on the net cash tax liability w.e.f. 01.07.2017 (Law to be amended […]
