GST Returns to Be Barred After Three-Year Deadline



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New regulations introduced by the Finance Act 2023 mean that taxpayers will no longer be able to file their GST returns after a three-year deadline from the original due date. This change, effective from October 1st, 2023, applies to various returns including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and annual returns. The GST portal will implement these changes from early 2025, so taxpayers are urged to reconcile their records and file any outstanding returns as soon as possible.

Barring of GST Return on expiry of three years

GST Returns Barred After 3 Years from Oct 2023

As per the Finance Act,2023 (8 of 2023), dt. 31-03-2023, implemented w.e.f 01-10-2023 vide Notification No. 28/2023 - Central Tax dated 31st July, 2023, the taxpayers shall not be allowed file their GST returns after the expiry of a period of three years from the due date of furnishing the said return under Section 37 ( Outward Supply), Section 39 (payment of liability), Section 44 ( Annual Return) and Section 52 (Tax Collected at Source). These Sections cover GSTR-1, GSTR 3B, GSTR-4, GSTR-5, GSTR-5A, GSTR-6, GSTR 7, GSTR 8 and GSTR 9.The said changes are going to be implemented in the GST portal from early next year (2025). Hence, the taxpayers are advised to reconcile their records and file their GST Returns as soon as possible if not filed till now.

FAQ :

GST returns cannot be filed after a period of three years from the original due date for furnishing the return.

The new rule was implemented from October 1st, 2023.

This change affects returns such as GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-4, GSTR-5, GSTR-5A, GSTR-6, GSTR-7, GSTR-8, and GSTR-9.

The GST portal is expected to implement these changes from early 2025.

Taxpayers are advised to reconcile their records and file any outstanding GST returns as soon as possible before the deadline.




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