New Functionalities made available for Taxpayers on GST Portal - May, 2021



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The GST portal has introduced new functionalities for taxpayers in May 2021. This includes an extension for filing the 'Application for Revocation of Cancellation' (Form GST REG-21) until 31st May 2021 for those whose due date fell between 15th April and 30th May 2021. Additionally, relaxations have been provided for various GST compliances due to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as extensions for filing returns and waivers of interest and late fees for certain taxpayers. Companies registered under the Companies Act, 2013, can now also file GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B using EVC until 31st May 2021.

1 - Registration Sl No Form/ Functionality Functionality made available for Taxpayers 1 Extension in date of filing of revocation application of cancellation in Form GST REG-21 The time for filing the Application for Revocation of Cancellation for those applicants, for whom the due date to file the same falls between 15th April to 30th May, 2021, has been exte
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The deadline for filing Form GST REG-21 has been extended to 31st May 2021 for applicants whose due date fell between 15th April and 30th May 2021.

Certain relaxations and extensions in filing GST returns and other compliances have been announced due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic.

Relaxations include extensions for filing returns, waiver of interest and late fees for normal and composition taxpayers, and relief regarding late fees for delayed GSTR-3B filings.

Yes, taxpayers registered under the Companies Act, 2013, can now file their Form GSTR-1 and Form GSTR-3B using EVC (Electronic Verification Code) in addition to DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) until 31st May 2021.

Yes, the article notes that the deadline for revocation applications was further extended to 30th June 2021, and the ability for companies to file with EVC was extended to 31st August 2021.




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