Filing of Returns under GST - Important Clarifications
<p><span>The Ministry of Finance, Government of India, issued Circular No. 26/26/2017-GST on December 29, 2017, providing essential clarifications regarding the filing of returns under the GST regime. This circular addresses several issues related to return filing dates, applicability and quantum of late fees, and rectification of errors in filing returns.</span></p><h4>Key Highlights:</h4><ol start="1"><li><span><strong>Return Filing Calendar</strong>: The circular provides a calendar format for filing returns in FORM GSTR-1 and FORM GSTR-3B for different categories of taxpayers based on their turnover.</span></li><li><span><strong>Late Fee Waiver</strong>: Late fees for the months of July, August, and September 2017 have been waived, and reduced late fees are applicable for subsequent months, especially for taxpayers with 'NIL' liability.</span></li><li><span><strong>Error Rectification</strong>: The circular outlines procedures for rectifying common errors in FORM GSTR-3B, including under-reporting, over-reporting, and wrong reporting of tax liability and input tax credit.</span></li><li><span><strong>Reconciliation Process</strong>: It emphasizes that the information furnished in FORM GSTR-3B will be reconciled with FORM GSTR-1 and discrepancies will be addressed according to the provisions of the CGST Act, 2017.</span></li><li><span><strong>Flexibility for Composition Scheme</strong>: Registered persons under the Composition Scheme are required to file their returns quarterly in FORM GSTR-4, with extended deadlines for certain periods.</span></li><li><span><strong>Notification to Authorities</strong>: Taxpayers are required to notify their jurisdictional proper officer if they opt to maintain books of accounts at the principal place of business instead of additional places of business.</span></li></ol><p><span>This circular aims to streamline the return filing process and provide clarity to stakeholders, ensuring a consistent approach across the country.</span> <a href="https://cms.plasament.com/storage/circularno-25-cgst-1.pdf">circularno-25-cgst-1</a><br> </p>