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GSTR 1, GSTR 2 and GSTR 3 Return Due Date Extended

The Government extended the due date for filing GSTR 1, GSTR 2 and GSTR 3 return to help businesses comply with the new regulations. Prior to the announcement, GSTR 1 for July and August was due on 5th September and 16th September. GSTR 2 for July and August was due on 10th and 25th September. Finally, GSTR 3 for July and August were due on 15th and 30th September. However, the due dates have now been changed and taxpayers have been provided more time to comply with

GST return filing. The change of dates was announced through the official twitter handle of GST on September 4th, 2017.

July GSTR 2 & GSTR 3 Due Date Extended

https://twitter.com/askGST_GoI/status/904712876778237953

Important Update: The due dates for GSTR 1, GSTR 2 and GSTR 3 returns have been extended again on 9th September. Read this article for the latest update.

Revised GSTR 1, GSTR 2 and GSTR 3 Due Dates in September

GSTR 1 return for July 2017 will be due on 10th September 2017. GSTR 2 return for July 2017 will be due on 25th September 2017. GSTR 3 return for July 2017 will be due on 30th September 2017.

Revised GSTR 1, GSTR 2 and GSTR 3 Due Dates in October

https://twitter.com/askGST_GoI/status/904712975075954689 GSTR 1 return for August 2017 will be due on 5th October 2017. GSTR 2 return for August 2017 will be due on 10th October 2017. GSTR 3 return for August 2017 will be due on 15th October 2017. Click here to see the normal

GST return due dates.

Waiver of Penalty for Not Filing GSTR 3B Return

Also, through a notification dated 1st September 2017 the Government waived the penalty for not filing GSTR-3B return. Businesses that have filed GSTR-3B return will also be allowed to correct errors while filing GSTR 1, GSTR 2 and GSTR 3 returns. Finally, entities that had not filed GSTR-3B can file the final returns in GSTR-1, GSTR-2 and GSTR-3 and pay taxes.

How to File GST Return

You can sign up for LEDGERS GST Software to prepare and file GSTR 1, GSTR 2 and GSTR 3 return online. LEDGERS can sync with the GST server to file GST return directly. Know more about

LEDGERS GST Software.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GST Return Due Date Extension for GSTR 1, 2, 3 in India.

The revised due dates for filing GSTR 1, GSTR 2, and GSTR 3 returns were announced through the official GST Twitter handle on September 4th, 2017, and further extended on September 9th, 2017, providing businesses with more time to comply with the new GST regulations.
According to the revised due dates, GSTR 1 for July 2017 is due on September 10th, 2017, while GSTR 1 for August 2017 is due on October 5th, 2017.
The revised due date for filing GSTR 2 for July 2017 is September 25th, 2017, and for August 2017, it is October 10th, 2017.
The revised due date for filing GSTR 3 for July 2017 is September 30th, 2017, while for August 2017, it is October 15th, 2017.
Yes, through a notification dated September 1st, 2017, the government has waived the penalty for not filing GSTR-3B returns. Businesses that have filed GSTR-3B can also correct errors while filing GSTR 1, GSTR 2, and GSTR 3 returns.
Yes, entities that had not filed GSTR-3B can file the final returns in GSTR-1, GSTR-2, and GSTR-3 and pay the applicable taxes, as per the notification issued by the government.
Businesses can sign up for LEDGERS GST Software to prepare and file GSTR 1, GSTR 2, and GSTR 3 returns online. LEDGERS can sync with the GST server to file GST returns directly.
The article provides a link to check the normal GST return due dates. Readers can refer to that link for the regular due dates for filing various GST returns.
The government extended the due dates for filing GSTR 1, GSTR 2, and GSTR 3 returns to help businesses comply with the new GST regulations and provide them with additional time to file their returns accurately.
The article does not provide any specific information about penalties or late fees for filing GST returns after the revised due dates. Readers should refer to the official GST guidelines or consult with a tax professional for the latest updates on penalties and late fees.