July GSTR 2 & GSTR 3 Due Date Extended

The due date for GSTR 2 return for the month of July 2017 has been extended today till 30th November 2017. The due date for filing GSTR 3 return of July 2017 has also been extended until 11th December 2017. The announcement was recently made by the Hon'ble Finance Minister on 30th October 2017. The extension will ease the compliance burden for millions of small businesses across the country.

GSTR 2 Due Date Extension

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GSTR 3 Due Date Extension

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Government Notification

The Government notification for the extension of GSTR 2 and GSTR 3 due dates for the month of July is attached below:

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The Press Information Bureau release a press release about the extension on the 30th October as follows:

Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Finance

30-October-2017 16:07 IST

Government extends last date of filing of GSTR-2 for July, 2017 to 30th November, 2017; The last date for filing of GSTR-3 for the month of July, 2017 extended to 11th December, 2017

The last date for filing of GSTR-2 for the month of July, 2017 is 31st October, 2017. The competent authority has approved the extension of filing of GSTR-2 for July, 2017 to 30th November, 2017, for facilitation of businesses and all taxpayers. The last date for filing of GSTR-3 for the month of July, 2017 also stands extended to 11th December, 2017 (the deadline was 10th November, 2017). A Notification in this regard is being issued very shortly. This will facilitate about 30.81 lakh taxpayers for filing GSTR-2 for the month of July, 2017. ******

What is the due date for GSTR 2 return?

Due date for filing GSTR 2 return for July is 30th November 2017. The GST Council yet to announce the due date for GSTR 2 for other months.

What is the due date for GSTR 3 return?

Due date for filing GSTR 3 return for July is 11th December 2017. The GST Council yet to announce the due date for GSTR 3 for other months.

Who should file GSTR 2 Return?

GSTR 2 return for the month of July must be filed by all persons having GST Registration from the month of July 2017, irrespective of the turnover.

How to file GSTR 2 Return?

The taxpayer can file GSTR 2 return online through the GST Portal or LEDGERS GST Software. You can read our detailed guide to filing GSTR 2 return.

What is GSTR 2A?

GSTR-2A is auto-drafted for all taxpayers having GST registration based on the

GSTR-1 return filed by all other taxpayers. For, instance, if a business named Computer Systems sold Rs.1 lakh worth of computer to a business named Excellent Education, then Computer Systems shall file GSTR 1 providing the details of the transaction to Excellent Education in GSTR-2A. Hence the taxpayer can opt-out of filing GSTR 2A as its only a return through which the Government provides information to the taxpayer. Hence, there is no due date for GSTR 2A return.

Details required to file GSTR 2 return?

The taxpayer can file the GSTR 2 return easily, as the GST Portal auto-populates majority of the information by itself in GSTR 2A return. Hence, the taxpayer must log in to the GST Portal and verify/reconcile each of the invoices mentioned on the GSTR 2A return to prepare GSTR 2 filing. In case any invoices are missing, the same can be added by the taxpayer also. In case you need assistance with GST return filing, get in touch with an IndiaFilings Advisor or contact the

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GSTR 2 & GSTR 3 Due Date Extension for July 2017.

GSTR 2 is a monthly return that businesses registered under GST have to file. It contains details of inward supplies received by the taxpayer, including imports of goods and services. It is an important return for claiming input tax credit by matching the details with the GSTR 1 filed by the suppliers.

All GST-registered businesses, irrespective of their turnover, are required to file the GSTR 2 return for the months in which they have received inward supplies. This includes both goods and services procured from registered and unregistered suppliers.

You can file the GSTR 2 return online through the GST Portal or by using GST software like LEDGERS. The article mentions that the due date for filing GSTR 2 for July 2017 has been extended to November 30, 2017, providing more time for taxpayers to comply.

GSTR 2A is an auto-drafted statement containing details of inward supplies received by a GST-registered business. It is auto-populated based on the GSTR 1 returns filed by the suppliers. The taxpayer can verify and reconcile the details in GSTR 2A while filing the GSTR 2 return.

To file the GSTR 2 return accurately, you need to have details of all inward supplies received during the tax period, including invoices, debit/credit notes, and import documents. The GST Portal auto-populates much of this information from GSTR 2A, but you may need to add missing invoices or make necessary adjustments.

Yes, the article mentions that if you need assistance with GST return filing, including GSTR 2, you can get in touch with an IndiaFilings advisor or contact the GST Helpline. Their experts can guide you through the process and simplify GST registration and return filing.

According to the article, the due date for filing GSTR 3 return for July 2017 has been extended to December 11, 2017. GSTR 3 is a monthly return that aggregates the details from GSTR 1 and GSTR 2 returns.

No, you do not need to file GSTR 2A separately. It is an auto-drafted statement that the government provides to the taxpayer, containing details of inward supplies. You can opt out of filing GSTR 2A, but it serves as a useful reference for preparing the GSTR 2 return.

You can log in to the GST Portal and verify/reconcile each invoice mentioned in the GSTR 2A return. This will help you identify any missing invoices or discrepancies that need to be addressed while filing the GSTR 2 return.

The article specifically mentions the due date extension for GSTR 2 and GSTR 3 returns for the month of July 2017 only. The GST Council has not announced the due dates for GSTR 2 and GSTR 3 returns for other months yet.