Last date to file GST annual returns extended till 30 November

August 26: The last date for filing annual Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns has been extended by the Ministry of Finance by three months to 30 November as taxpayers were facing technical problems in furnishing returns. Earlier, GST taxpayers were to file required returns by 31 August, 2019.

In a statement issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), it was stated that, “It is hereby informed that the last date for furnishing of annual return in the Form GSTR-9 / Form GSTR-9A and reconciliation statement in the Form GSTR-9C for the financial year 2017-18 is extended from 31 August, 2019 to 30 November, 2019.”

GSTR-9C is filed by those whose annual turnover exceeds Rs 2 crore. It is a statement of reconciliation between GSTR-9 and the audited annual financial statement, while GSTR-9A is the annual return to be filed those who have opted for the Composition Scheme under GST.

While extending the date, the CBIC said “certain technical problems are being faced” by the taxpayers as a result annual return for the period 1 July, 2017 to 31 March, 2018 could not be furnished by persons registered under GST.