GSTR-1 deadline: The last date to file GSTR-1 for March 2024 tax period was April 11, 2024, however GSTN has recommended to the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) that the deadline to file GSTR-1 be extended by one day to April 12, 2024. However as of 1 pm on April 12, 2024 no circular or notification from CBIC has come in this regard.
Goods and Services Tax (GST) annual return has to be filed by every GST registered individual whose annual turnover is over a specified limit. However for filing GST annual return, taxpayers have to file their monthly or quarterly GST return first. GST annual return has to be filed using GSTR 9 and GSTR9C if required.
Anybody who wants to register or have to register for GST needs to fill up GST REG-01 form online on the GST portal website. This form has two parts- A and B. While part A is simple and easy to fill, it is part B which asks for specific operational details.
New GST rates: The CBIC said the supply of pre-packed atta meant for retail sale to the ultimate consumer of 25 Kg shall be liable to GST. However, supply of such a 30-kg pack thereof shall be exempt from levy of GST.