This discussion clarifies how to pay interest on GST net tax liability, which is calculated on the difference between output tax and input tax credit. Interest is typically paid via DRC-03 or through the GSTR-3B return. The standard annual interest rate is 18%, though reduced rates of 9% may apply if specific conditions and recent notifications, particularly those related to the pandemic period, are met. The query confirms that returns for FY 2017-18 and FY 2018-19 have been filed.
09 July 2020
Net Tax Payable shall be: Total Output Tax Liability- Total Input Tax Credit (for respective months) and the interest shall be levied on the net tax payable
09 July 2020
18% p.a But if return is filed according to the recent notifications during the corona pandemic, it will change. I mean there are less rate of Tax@9% if notifications are complied.