GST Return Data Archival Alert: Download Today and Avoid Future Headaches



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The GST portal is archiving older return data, meaning taxpayers will soon be unable to access filings older than seven years. This archival process began in August 2024, with data from 2017-18 already being removed. Taxpayers are urged to download and save all their important GST return data immediately to prevent future issues, disputes, and the responsibility of resolving missing records.

GST returns which are filed are soon going to be removed from the GST portal. Taxpayers won't be able to access their return data after specified years. Important Update Advisory on 29th Sep 2024 An opportunity for taxpayers to download and securely save the important data as the data has
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FAQ :

You need to download your GST return data because it is being archived and will eventually be removed from the GST portal, making it inaccessible after a certain period.

GST return data will only be available for viewing on the portal for seven years from the original due date of the return.

The monthly archival of GST return data older than seven years started from August 1, 2024.

If you don't download your data, you may face complications and disputes in the future, and resolving issues related to missing records will become your responsibility.

Yes, some GST return data, particularly from 2017-18, has already been archived and removed from the portal.




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