The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) had announced on its social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), that the GST portal experienced technical glitches. To address the disruption, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has extended the deadlines for filing various GST returns by two days each.
The deadline for filing the GSTR-1 return for monthly filers has been extended to January 13, 2025, while quarterly filers under the Quarterly Return Filing and Monthly Payment of Taxes (QRMP) scheme now have until January 15, 2025. Similarly, the GSTR-3B filing deadline for monthly filers is extended to January 22, 2025. Quarterly GSTR-3B filers now have staggered deadlines: January 24, 2025, for some states and January 26, 2025, for others.
GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B are interlinked, as the details of outward supplies reported in GSTR-1 form the basis for buyers’ GSTR-2B, a crucial document for reconciling purchases and claiming Input Tax Credit (ITC). Chartered Accountant Ashish Niraj explains, “Since GSTR-1 deadlines were extended, GSTR-2B generation was delayed, necessitating an extension of GSTR-3B deadlines.”
CBIC issued additional extensions for related returns. The deadlines for filing GSTR-5 and GSTR-6 for December 2024 are extended to January 15, 2025, while GSTR-7 and GSTR-8 are now due on January 12, 2025.
Chartered Accountants welcomed the move. Himank Singla of SBHS & Associates called it “a relief,” while Hunny Munjal emphasized the interconnected nature of GST filings and the importance of timely extensions. Munjal noted that under Section 16 of the CGST Act, ITC claims hinge on data reconciliation, a process disrupted by the portal issues.
Taxpayers and professionals are advised to monitor updates on the GSTN portal and CBIC’s social media for further announcements.
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