This discussion clarifies the requirements for filing GSTR9 and GSTR9C annual returns. It explains that for the financial year 2017-18 and 2018-19, businesses with an aggregate turnover below Rs 2 crores are exempt from filing. The turnover is consistently calculated before taxes, including VAT and GST collected.
25 January 2020
The turnover of a company for the financial year ended 31-03-2018 is as under:- Excluding Taxes VAT sales 33.26,000 GST Sales 1,70,92,000 Total Sales 2,04,18,000 Taxes collected VAT 1,66,000 GST 13,02,000 Total 14,68,000 Please let me know whether I have to file GSTR 9 or not.
25 January 2020
The GST Council in its 37th meeting held on 20th September 2019. Filing of Annual Return (in Form GSTR 9) for the FY 2017-18 and 2018-19 made optional for regular taxpayers having aggregate turnover upto Rs 2 crores.