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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


GSTR-9 Annual Return – Applicability

May 27, 2019 23376 Views 2 comments Print

GSTR 9 is an annual return which needs to be filed by the registered persons once in a year. It consists of details regarding the supplies made and received during the year i.e it is consolidation of the information furnished in the monthly or quarterly returns during the year.

Audits by GST Department and procedure to follow

May 27, 2019 44232 Views 6 comments Print

Now we are ready to face new chapter in GST Law i.e. Audit notices from the CGST and SGST officers under Sec. 65 of the CGST Act,2017. So, I am trying to share my knowledge in Audit under CGST Law, 2017.

Assessments by GST Department officers under GST Law

May 27, 2019 6060 Views 2 comments Print

Now GSTN share tax payers data from 01.07.2017 to 31.03.2019 to CGST, SGSTT officers. Based on that data GST officers issue notices of records, ask for submission of details over phone and conduct surprise visits. As a upcoming tax professionals you must know about the procedure of assessments under GST Scenario and what are the […]

Excel based GSTR-9 offline tool -Filing and Entry Instructions

May 24, 2019 36759 Views 0 comment Print

Introduction to Excel based GSTR-9 offline tool 1. The Excel based GSTR-9 Offline Tool is designed to help taxpayer to prepare his GSTR-9 return offline 2. Details for following Tables of GSTR-9 return can be added by taxpayer using the offline Tool. It is not Mandatory to fill data in all worksheets. The worksheet for […]

GST | Hand book | GST Annual Return and Audit | May 2019

May 23, 2019 37587 Views 4 comments Print

Book on GST Annual Return and Audit Authored by CA Pritam Mahure and CA Vaishali Kharde covers Overview of GST Annual Return and Audit, Forms Prescribed for GST Annual Return and Audit, Action to be taken in case of incorrect reporting, Aspects pertaining to last FY to be considered in the next FY up to […]

GST Annual Returns – How to File Simple GSTR-9

May 22, 2019 38925 Views 9 comments Print

The GSTR-9 is a very complicated return form and once I have described it as a ‘Round Square’. It is not a simple return and like most of the cases of GST procedures simplification is missing from this form also and further filing instructions attached with this Return form are also confusing.

Applicability of GSTR-9 Annual Return

May 22, 2019 17202 Views 0 comment Print

GSTR 9 is an annual return which needs to be filed by the registered persons once in a year. It consists of details regarding the supplies made and received during the year i.e it is consolidation of the information furnished in the monthly or quarterly returns during the year.

10 Difficulties In Filing of Annual GST Return

May 22, 2019 28242 Views 4 comments Print

Central Gujarat Chamber Of Tax Consultants has made a representation to The Finance Minister of Central Government on Difficulties In The Filing Of Annual GST Return. Difficulties In Filing of Annual GST Return includes difficulty in filing Details of 6A of Table No. III of GSTR-9, Outward Supply in Line No. 6C & 6D of […]

Unraveling GSTR 9- a clause by clause analysis part II

May 21, 2019 32319 Views 4 comments Print

In this series of articles, we will be unleashing what’s lying beneath FORM GSTR 9 by performing a clause-by clause analysis as an attempt to create awareness among the professionals.Since, GSTR 9C will be based on GSTR 9, we will begin by discussing FORM GSTR 9 first.

What is GSTR 9 – Annual filing of GST return

May 20, 2019 7332 Views 0 comment Print

What is GSTR 9 annual return? GSTR 9 form is an annual return which is required to be filed once in a year by every registered taxpayers under GST. It consists of details regarding the supplies made and received during the year under different tax heads i.e. CGST, SGST and IGST. Who should file GSTR […]

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