Should i file GSTR9 for FY2017-18 if my Turn Over Less Than 2 Crore ? Or its Optional for me

My turn over for FY2017-18 is less than 2 crore and the government made it optional for us to file GSTR9. So please suggest me either I should file it or not? if I don't file the same, will there be any consequences?

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This discussion explores whether businesses with a turnover under ₹2 crore for FY 2017-18 need to file GSTR9, as it was made optional. While technically optional with no direct penalties for non-filing, experts advise filing it as a 'correction tool' to reconcile data from GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B with financial statements. Filing can help identify and rectify any discrepancies, offering a safer approach.

That is your wish and will according to act it is optional,there will be no consequences.

Thank you so much, brother. My CA told me that the department can query anytime, so we should file it. That's why I was asking !!!!

Hi Aditya
Before making the Decision not to File GSTR-9, just make sure that data uploaded in GSTR-1 & GSTR-3B is accurate and the same are matching with your Financial statements.

GSTR-9 is a correction tool because if any wrong data is upload in GSTR1 & GSTR 3b than u can use the same for correction of ur data.
I say you file your 9 that is safety
It's just optional not mandatory...
It is optional if turnover is less than 2 Crores but it is advisable to file, wo that mistakes can be measured accordingly.
Agree with neerav yogesh Shah, better cross check the details of taxable supplies and taxes paid with books of accounts if there is no difference then no need to file, if there is any contrary then file 9 correct mistakes.
Optional means what ever data you filed through GSTR 1 And GSTR 3B is considered as final data.

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