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The central government has extended the deadline for filing monthly GST sales return (GSTR-1) and GST payment by two days after taxpayers complained of technical glitches in the GST Network (GSTN).
- The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) gave this information by issuing a notification.
- The new last date for filing GSTR-1 for December 2023 has been set as January 13.
- This date will now be January 15 for taxpayers opting for quarterly payments under the QRMP scheme (Quarterly Returns with Monthly Payments).
When is GSTR-1 filed?
usually:
- The due date for GSTR-1 for monthly return filers is January 11.
- For quarterly taxpayers this date is January 13.
Change in deadline:
- The existing deadline for GSTR-3B (GST payment) for December has been extended from January 20 to January 22.
- For taxpayers paying GST on quarterly basis, this date has been extended to January 24 and January 26 (depending on state-wise registration).
Technical glitches in GSTN system
GSTN had reported technical problems in the system to the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).
- Taxpayers had complained that they were unable to generate a summary of GSTR-1 and file returns.
- GST network is facing technical problems since Thursday.
GSTN statement:
- The official handle of GST Tech on social media platform ‘X’ said:
“The GST portal is experiencing technical issues and is being maintained.”
impact on taxpayers
Taxpayers due to technical glitches:
- Were facing difficulties in preparing summary of GSTR-1.
- Were unable to file returns.
- Due to these problems, this relaxation in the time limit has been given.
Benefit of extension of time limit
This extension has been given to remove the difficulties faced by taxpayers in filing returns and to complete the maintenance of GSTN. This step of the government has been taken keeping in mind the convenience of the taxpayers.