In the past few days, various GST Taxpayers have raised their concerns over the non-availability of the form GSTR-4 on the GST Portal and how the due date of the same is approaching near. The taxpayers had been demanding that the due date to file form GSTR-4 should be extended. In respect to the concerns being raised by the taxpayers, the Central Board of Indirect Tax and Customs replied that "Representations have been received on non-availability and extension of date of FORM GSTR-4 for FY 2019-20 on the common portal. The matter of extension of date of GSTR-4 for FY 2019-2020 is under consideration by the GST Implementation Committee."
Quick Summary
GST taxpayers are concerned because the GSTR-4 form has not been available on the GST portal, and the due date for filing is approaching.
The Central Board of Indirect Tax and Customs has acknowledged the representations received regarding the non-availability and extension of the GSTR-4 filing date for FY 2019-20.
The matter of extending the due date for GSTR-4 for FY 2019-20 is currently under consideration by the GST Implementation Committee.
The consideration for an extension of the GSTR-4 due date applies to the financial year 2019-20.