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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


Latest News


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


Gujarat HC Quashes GST Demand Based Only on E-way Bill & GSTR-9 Turnover Mismatch

September 29, 2025 3873 Views 0 comment Print

The Gujarat High Court ruled in MC Bauchemie that a discrepancy between E-way bill turnover and GSTR-9 turnover is insufficient alone to invoke GST demand proceedings under Section 73. Authorities must establish fraud, willful misstatement, or suppression to assume jurisdiction.

Late fee leviable for non-filing of GSTR-9 return even after expiry of three years from due date

September 16, 2025 2409 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that levy of late fee under section 47(2) of the Tamil Nadu Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 is upheld for non-filing of annual return in Form GSTR-9 for F.Y. 2021-2022 after expiry of period of three years from due date of furnishing of said return.

Precautions for filing Annual GST Returns (GSTR-9 & GSTR-9C)

September 3, 2025 1452 Views 0 comment Print

A comprehensive guide on filing accurate GST Annual Returns (GSTR-9 & GSTR-9C) for FY 2024-25. Learn key precautions to avoid mismatches, audits, and legal disputes.

ICAI Suggests GSTR-9, GSTR-9C Form Improvements

May 6, 2025 8037 Views 0 comment Print

ICAI proposes changes to GST Forms GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for better clarity, reporting, ITC reconciliation, and addressing compliance issues.

GST Appeal: Certified Copy Filing Procedural not Mandatory – Allahabad HC

May 5, 2025 1119 Views 0 comment Print

Allahabad HC: Filing a certified copy of the appealed GST order is a procedural requirement, not mandatory if the appeal is filed electronically with a copy.

GST Portal Notice Insufficient, Relief Granted by Madras HC

April 2, 2025 1041 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court grants relief to assessee, ruling GST portal notice insufficient; remands case subject to 25% tax payment.

Madras HC remands GST Demand Order for Consideration of Assessee’s Reply

March 30, 2025 663 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court quashes GST demand order, directs authorities to reconsider after reviewing Karthik Kumar Yogapriya’s reply, ensuring fair process.

Calcutta HC directed to consider GSTR-9 in case ITC not reflected in GSTR-3B

March 29, 2025 7182 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court held that GSTR-9 returns should also be considered in case the Input Tax Credit (ITC) not reflected in GSTR-3B. Accordingly, matter restored for re-adjudication by considering GSTR-9 return.

CBIC Waives Late Fees for GSTR-9C Filings from FY 2017-18 to 2022-23

February 24, 2025 4398 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC offers a waiver of late fees for delayed GSTR-9C filings from FY 2017-18 to 2022-23. Act now to avoid penalties. Learn about GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C requirements.

Clarification on Late Fee for Delay in FORM GSTR-9C Filing

January 30, 2025 11226 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the GST clarification on late fees for delayed FORM GSTR-9C filing and the impact of recent changes on late fee calculation.

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