CBIC extends due date for filing GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for FY 2019-20 to 31st March 2021



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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has announced a further extension for filing GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for the financial year 2019-20. The new deadline is now 31st March 2021, extended from the previous date of 28th February 2021. This decision was made to accommodate taxpayers facing difficulties in meeting the original deadlines.

In view of the difficulties expressed by the taxpayers in filing GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C, the Government has decided to further extend the due date for furnishing the same for the financial year 2019-20 to 31.03.2021. Read the official announcement below:

Government of India 
Ministry of Finance 
Department of Revenue 
New Delhi, 28th February,2021 

CBIC extends due date for filing GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for FY 2019-20 to 31st March 2021

It may be noted that the due date for furnishing of the Annual returns (GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C) specified under section 44 of the CGST Act read with rule 80 of the CGST rules for the financial year 2019-20 was earlier extended from 31.12.2020 to 28.02.2021 vide Notification No. 95/2020- Central Tax dated 30.12.2020.

In view of the difficulties expressed by the taxpayers in meeting this time limit, Government has decided to further extend the due date for furnishing of GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for the financial year 2019-20 to 31.03.2021 with the approval of Election Commission of India.

This press note is being issued to keep taxpayers informed so that they may plan their return filing accordingly. Suitable notification to give effect to this decision is being issued. 

FAQ :

The due date for filing GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for the financial year 2019-20 has been extended to 31st March 2021.

The due date has been extended due to difficulties expressed by taxpayers in meeting the original filing deadlines.

The previous due date was 28th February 2021, which was itself an extension from 31st December 2020.

This extension applies to the financial year 2019-20.

A suitable notification to give effect to this decision is being issued.




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