GST Annual Return filed by around 90% taxpayers says GSTN



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The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has reported that around 90% of taxpayers mandated to file their annual returns (GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C) for the 2017-18 financial year have done so. Specifically, 91.3% of eligible taxpayers filed GSTR-9, and 92.3% of those filed GSTR-9C. It's important to note that filing GSTR-9 is compulsory for regular taxpayers with an annual turnover exceeding Rs. 2 crore, and requires all GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B returns to be filed first.

Facts related to filing of Annual Return (GSTR-9 9C) for the year 2017-18 (Status as on 12. Feb 2020) Category No. of Taxpayers %age Taxpayers who are mandated to file GSTR-9 12.42 lakhs -- Out of 12.42 lakhs, taxpayers who have filed GSTR-3B GSTR 1 9.98 lakhs 80.3% Out of 9.98 Iakhs, taxpayers who filed GSTR-9 9.11 lakhs 91.3% Out of 9.11 Iakhs, taxpayers who filed GSTR-9C 8.42 lakhs 92.3
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Approximately 90% of taxpayers mandated to file GSTR-9 have submitted it, with 91.3% filing GSTR-9 and 92.3% filing GSTR-9C.

Regular taxpayers with an aggregate turnover of more than Rs. 2 crore are mandated to file GSTR-9. For others, it is optional.

Yes, filing all due GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B returns is compulsory for filing GSTR-9.

No, taxpayers who have not filed GSTR-9 will not be able to file GSTR-9C.

Yes, 3.29 lakh taxpayers not mandated to file GSTR-9 have filed it, and 1.04 lakh taxpayers not mandated to file GSTR-9C have filed it.




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