GST associations say that recent changes to the forms and technical issues are making compliance difficult. Therefore, extending the deadline for filing GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C beyond December 31st would be a significant help to taxpayers.
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Several tax practitioners’ associations across the country have requested an extension of the deadline for filing GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for the financial year 2024-25. The deadline is December 31st. These associations, including the Bombay Chartered Accountants’ Society (BCAS), the Madhya Pradesh Tax Law Bar Association (MPTLBA), and the Commercial Tax Practitioners’ Association-Indore, say that recent changes to the forms and technical issues are making compliance difficult.
Demand for a three-month extension
In a letter to the authorities, the BCAS stated, “On behalf of the Bombay Chartered Accountants’ Society and the wider taxpayer community, we request an extension of the deadline for filing Form GSTR-9 and Form GSTR-9C for the financial year 2024-25. We propose that the deadline be extended by at least three months for all taxpayers.”
Increasing the deadline will ease compliance
The Malad Chamber of Tax Consultants stated in its letter, “For accurate, fair, and litigation-free compliance, we humbly request the authorities to extend the deadline for filing Form GSTR-9 and Form GSTR-9C for FY2024-25 to January 31, 2026.”
Several changes have occurred, including in the format of the forms.
The tax associations’ request for an extension of the deadline is due to changes in the format, instructions, and disclosure requirements for Form GSTR-9 and Form GSTR-9C for FY2024-25. Several notifications were issued this year, including those issued in June 2024, December 2024, and mid-2025. These changes altered the reporting tables, instructions, and overall reconciliation framework. Clarifications were later provided through GSTN FAQs and advisories.
Meaning of GSTR-9
GSTR-9 is an annual return that contains a consolidated summary of all GST returns filed by a taxpayer during the financial year. It contains complete information on outward and inward supplies, taxes paid, and input tax credits availed. Registered GST taxpayers with an annual turnover of more than ₹2 crore are required to file GSTR-9.
Meaning of GSTR-9C
GSTR-9C is a reconciliation statement that includes a detailed comparison of the figures reported in the GST return. It also includes audited financial statements and a certification of their accuracy. GSTR-9C is mandatory for GST taxpayers with a turnover of more than ₹5 crore. Late filing attracts a penalty of ₹200 per day, capped at 0.5% of turnover.
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