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...
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 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 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 ...
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 : 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...
GSTR 9 is an annual return to be filed yearly by taxpayers registered under GST. It must be filed by the GST registered taxpayers (including those registered under composition levy scheme). It consists of details regarding the outward and inward supplies made/received during the relevant previous year under different tax heads i.e. CGST, SGST & IGST and HSN codes. Basically, it is a consolidation of all the monthly/quarterly returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-2A, GSTR-3B) filed in that year.
1. Self-declaration of outward supply which has not been reported in GSTR-1, and GSTR-3B will not be attract any Penalty if reported in GSTR-9 and Tax with Interest paid on it. Section 73 of the CGST Act allow the tax payer to pay tax which has not been paid, short paid or erroneously refunded or […]
Via Press Release dated 03rd July, 2019 certain further clarifications have been issued pertaining to the Annual Return and the Reconciliation Statement. Said clarifications along with our comments in brief are given hereinafter: a) Payment of any unpaid tax: Section 73 of the CGST Act provides a unique opportunity of self – correction to all taxpayers […]
In cases where some information has not been furnished in Form GSTR-1 or in Form GSTR-3B, taxpayers may pay the tax with interest through Form GST DRC-03 at any time. In fact, the Annual Return provides an additional opportunity for such taxpayers to declare the summary of supply against which payment of tax is made.
Every GST Taxpayer and Tax Professional was confused about manner of Filing of GST Annual Return for FY 2017-18. Complicated form forced the government to extend the due date from 30th June 2019 to 31st August 2019. But still there were lot of issues to be answered and now it’s a New Month and welcome step by government to clarify the most awaited Answers.
The Government has been receiving a number of representations regarding Annual Return (FORM GSTR-9 / FORM GSTR-9A) and Reconciliation Statement (FORM GSTR-9C). In this regard the following clarifications are issued for information of all stakeholders: –
The complexity of the Goods and service tax (GST) law is evident to everybody who has dealt with it, the GST Annual returns and audit are no exception. The industry has got some sort of relief with the Government extending the due dates, for the third time of course, for complying with the requirements of […]
GST Updates – Recent Notifications, Circulars and Orders Issued by CBIC – 28th June, 2019 1. In order to give effect to the decisions taken during 35th GST Council Meeting, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (‘CBIC’) has issued various notifications and orders. In addition to the same, it has issued clarification through […]
GST Updates – 28 June 2019 The Government has issued various notifications, Order and Circulars for implementing the decisions taken in the 35th meeting of the GST Council. Please find below the key highlights of notifications issued: SN Notification Number Particulars Effective date 1 Notification No. 31/2019 – Central Tax Dated 28th June 2019 Rules […]
Gist of Notification and order issued by CBIC Dated 28th June 2019 to implement decisions of 35th GST Council Meeting. Part one contains information on Due Date of Filing of Various GST Forms , Part two of article contains Information of amendments in GST RULES and part three contains information on Major & Relevant amendments […]
