GSTN sends mass SMS to all GST registered businesses by mistake, creates panic among clients of CAs



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The GST Network (GSTN) has sent an erroneous mass SMS to all GST-registered businesses, mistakenly informing them they have been defaulted to quarterly filing under the QRMP scheme. This has caused significant panic among businesses, particularly those whose tax affairs are managed by Chartered Accountants (CAs). Many CAs voiced their frustration on Twitter regarding the incident.

The GST Network sent out the below mentioned mass SMS to all GST registered businesses, by mistake, which further created panic amongst the clients of CAs. Numerous CAs expressed their dissent over the GST Network on Twitter, due to this. Message - As per QRMP scheme you are defaulted to file your GSTR-1 and 3B on quarterly basis from Jan-Mar 21. To change pls visit http://services.gst.gov.in
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FAQ :

GSTN mistakenly sent a mass SMS to all GST-registered businesses about the QRMP scheme, causing confusion and panic.

The SMS stated that businesses were defaulted to quarterly filing for GSTR-1 and 3B from Jan-Mar 21 under the QRMP scheme and advised them to visit http://services.gst.gov.in to change it.

All GST-registered businesses received the SMS, and it particularly created panic among clients of Chartered Accountants (CAs).

Numerous CAs expressed their dissent and frustration with the GST Network on Twitter due to this mistaken communication.

The QRMP scheme refers to the Quarterly Return Monthly Payment scheme for GST taxpayers.




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