Amnesty Scheme - Late Fee Waiver for Pending GSTR-3B
The late fee for non-furnishing of GSTR-3B from July 2017 to April 2021 has been reduced as under:
(i) Maximum of Rs 500 per return for taxpayers who had NIL GST liability
(ii) Maximum of Rs 1000 per return for those with GST liability
The reduced rates shall apply only if the returns are filed between 01-Jun-2021 to 31-Aug-2021.
Late Fee Linked to Turnover for Prospective Periods
Late fee for delayed filing of GSTR-3B and GSTR-1 will be capped for all future returns as follows.
1. NIL tax liability in GSTR-3B or NIL outward supplies in GSTR-1: Maximum Rs 500
2. Other than NIL tax liability, the late fee would be capped based on Aggregate Annual Turnover of the preceding financial year, as follows.
(ii) Maximum of Rs 1000 per return for those with GST liability
The reduced rates shall apply only if the returns are filed between 01-Jun-2021 to 31-Aug-2021.
Late Fee Linked to Turnover for Prospective Periods
Late fee for delayed filing of GSTR-3B and GSTR-1 will be capped for all future returns as follows.
1. NIL tax liability in GSTR-3B or NIL outward supplies in GSTR-1: Maximum Rs 500
2. Other than NIL tax liability, the late fee would be capped based on Aggregate Annual Turnover of the preceding financial year, as follows.
(a) Up to Rs 1.5 crores: Maximum of Rs 2,000
(b) Between Rs 1.5 crore to Rs 5 crore: Maximum of Rs 5,000
(c) Above Rs 5 crores: Maximum of Rs 10,000
3. GSTR-4 by Composition Taxpayers: Maximum Rs 500 per return, if tax liability is NIL in the return, and Rs 2000 if liability is other than NIL.
4. Delayed furnishing of GSTR-7 to be reduced to Rs.50/- per day; capped to a maximum of Rs 2000 per return.
(c) Above Rs 5 crores: Maximum of Rs 10,000
3. GSTR-4 by Composition Taxpayers: Maximum Rs 500 per return, if tax liability is NIL in the return, and Rs 2000 if liability is other than NIL.
4. Delayed furnishing of GSTR-7 to be reduced to Rs.50/- per day; capped to a maximum of Rs 2000 per return.
Interest & Late Fee Relief for March, April & May 2021 Returns for GSTR-3B
In addition to the relief measures already provided, the following further relaxations are being provided:
1. If Aggregate Turnover up to Rs. 5 crores:
a) Interest for March & April 2021:
- First 15 days after due date: NIL interest
- Next 45 days for March and 30 days for April: 9% p.a.
- 18% p.a. interest thereafter
b) Late Fee for March & April 2021:
- 18% p.a. interest thereafter
b) Late Fee for March & April 2021:
- NIL for 60 days after due date of March
- NIL for 45 days after due date of April
c) For May 2021:
- NIL interest for first 15 days from the due date
- NIL interest for first 15 days from the due date
- 9% p.a. interest for next 15 days
- No Late Fee for up to 30 days delay in furnishing GSTR-3B for monthly taxpayers
2. Aggregate Turnover > Rs. 5 crores:
a) Interest @ 9% p.a. for first 15 days after due date for GSTR-3B for May
b) Late Fee Waiver for up to 15 days delay in filing GSTR-3B for May
3. Other Extensions
a) GSTR-1/ IFF due date for May 2021 extended by 15 days
b) GSTR-4 due date for FY 2020-21 extended to 31-Jul-2021
c) ITC-04 due date for Jan-Mar 2021 extended to 30-Jun-2021
d) Cumulative application of rule 36(4) for availing ITC for tax periods April, May and June, 2021 in the return for the period June, 2021.
e) Allowing filing of returns by companies using EVC till 31-Aug-2021.
Annual Return FY 2020-21
(i) Self-certification of reconciliation statement in GSTR-9C - CA certification not required
(ii) GSTR-9/9A optional if aggregate annual turnover is up to Rs 2 crores
(iii) GSTR-9C mandatory if annual aggregate turnover above Rs 5 crores
- No Late Fee for up to 30 days delay in furnishing GSTR-3B for monthly taxpayers
2. Aggregate Turnover > Rs. 5 crores:
a) Interest @ 9% p.a. for first 15 days after due date for GSTR-3B for May
b) Late Fee Waiver for up to 15 days delay in filing GSTR-3B for May
3. Other Extensions
a) GSTR-1/ IFF due date for May 2021 extended by 15 days
b) GSTR-4 due date for FY 2020-21 extended to 31-Jul-2021
c) ITC-04 due date for Jan-Mar 2021 extended to 30-Jun-2021
d) Cumulative application of rule 36(4) for availing ITC for tax periods April, May and June, 2021 in the return for the period June, 2021.
e) Allowing filing of returns by companies using EVC till 31-Aug-2021.
Annual Return FY 2020-21
(i) Self-certification of reconciliation statement in GSTR-9C - CA certification not required
(ii) GSTR-9/9A optional if aggregate annual turnover is up to Rs 2 crores
(iii) GSTR-9C mandatory if annual aggregate turnover above Rs 5 crores
