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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


Extend due date for filing of GSTR-9, 9A, 9C to 31 October, 2019

June 21, 2019 3381 Views 0 comment Print

To, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman Ji, Hon. Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Government of India North Block, New Delhi – 110001 Hon’ble Madam Sub : Extend due date for filing of GST Annual Returns in Forms GSTR-9, 9A, 9B and Audit Report in form GSTR-9C from 30 June, 2019 to 31 October, 2019. I […]

Extend Due Date of Filing Form GSTR-9, GSTR 9A, GSTR 9C

June 20, 2019 188136 Views 42 comments Print

Requesting extension of filing of Annual Forms GSTR-9, GSTR-9A and GSTR-9C for a reasonable period of time to give justice to the correctness of returns considering the need for reconciliations state-wise.

Filing Form GSTR-9C – issues related to DSC- Part A & Part B

June 20, 2019 68535 Views 4 comments Print

Part A: While filing Form GSTR-9C on GST Portal, for issues related to using DSC, following is brought to your notice: General issues related to DSC : 1. It may be noted that only PAN based Class 2 or Class 3 DSC can be used on GST Portal by taxpayers. 2. In case you encounter […]

Basic Documents required for Annual Return Form GSTR 9

June 20, 2019 37569 Views 7 comments Print

Article discusses Basic Documents required for Annual Return Form GSTR 9 which includes Documents Related to outward supply for Annual Return Form GSTR 9, Documents Related to Inward supply (RCM Applicable) for Annual Return Form GSTR 9, Documents Related to Input Tax Credit for Annual Return Form GSTR 9, Documents Related to HSN Summary for […]

Simplify GST Annual Return & audit forms & remove discrepancies

June 20, 2019 34164 Views 18 comments Print

The Goods and Services Tax is now going to complete almost two years in our country. Hon’ble Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi and Hon’ble Finance Minister Sri Arun Jaitley had taken a bold step and implemented this tax system in our country from 01st July’2017. This was indeed a difficult endeavor. Today, we have reached […]

Annual Return GSTR-9 Challenges and Remedies with Clarifications

June 19, 2019 49959 Views 22 comments Print

Challenges faced by the Taxpayers & Tax Consultants on certain issues in filing of Annual Return i.e. Form GSTR-9 with their practical solutions. INSTRUCTIONS The last date for filing of Annual return in FORM GSTR-9 for the FY 2017-18 is 30th June 2019. The trade and industry have raised certain queries with respect to filing […]

Reporting of Outward Supplies in GSTR-9C

June 19, 2019 17274 Views 1 comment Print

GSTR-9C can be divided in two parts namely Part A and Part B. In Part A reconciliation of outward supplies and ITC as per audited Annual Financial Statement with details of Annual Return is to be given. Part B deals with certification of GST Audit Report.

FAQ on recent Clarifications on GSTR 9 & GSTR 9C

June 19, 2019 141705 Views 121 comments Print

GST annual return filing is mandatory for all entities having GST registration, irrespective of turnover during the financial year. Hence, even businesses that have obtained GST registration and having even NIL turnover must file annual return. GST registration holder who has obtained the registration anytime before 1st April 2018 are required to file GST annual […]

21 Issues in GSTR-9, 9A & GSTR-9C and request to extend due date

June 17, 2019 56175 Views 17 comments Print

Tax Bar Association requested to resolve issues in filing of GSTR-9, 9A & GSTR-9C and extend due date for filing GSTR-9, 9A & GSTR-9C for the year 2017-18.

Unraveling GSTR 9- A clause by clause analysis- Part IV

June 17, 2019 25473 Views 1 comment Print

As the India continues its winning streak against Pakistan in cricket world cups, the rush for filing GSTR 9 and GSTR 9C is also catching up, continuing the legacy of the first three parts, here we present the 4th and last part of our series of article, “Unravelling GSTR 9- A clause by clause analysis […]

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