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[F. No. 349/58/2017-GST (Pt.)]
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
(Department of Revenue)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
New Delhi, the 10th September, 2018
Notification No. 44/2018 – Central Tax: Seeks to extend the due date for filing of FORM GSTR - 1 for taxpayers having aggregate turnover above Rs 1.5 crores.
GST: [To be published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i)]
G.S.R……(E). - In exercise of the powers conferred by the second proviso to sub-section (1) of section 37 read with section 168 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017) (hereafter in this notification referred to as the said Act), and in supercession of –
- Notification No. 18/2017 – Central Tax dated 8th August, 2017 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R 994 (E), dated the 8th August, 2017;
- Notification No. 58/2017 – Central Tax dated 15th November, 2017 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R 1414 (E), dated the 15th November, 2017;
- Notification No. 18/2018 – Central Tax dated 28th March, 2018 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R 296 (E), dated the 28th March, 2018; and
- Notification No. 32/2018 – Central Tax dated 10th August, 2018 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R 759 (E), dated the 10th August, 2018,
except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Commissioner, on the recommendations of the Council, hereby extends the time limit for furnishing the details of outward supplies in FORM GSTR-1 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017, by such class of registered persons having aggregate turnover of more than 1.5 crore rupees in the preceding financial year or the current financial year, for the months from July, 2017 to September, 2018 till the 31st day of October, 2018 and for the months from October, 2018 to March, 2019 till the eleventh day of the succeeding month:
Provided that the time limit for furnishing the details of outward supplies in FORM GSTR-1 for the months from July, 2017 to November, 2018 for the taxpayers who have obtained Goods and Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN) in terms of notification No. 31/2018 – Central Tax dated 6th August, 2018 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R 742 (E), dated the 6th August, 2018, shall be extended till the 31st day of December, 2018.
2. The time limit for furnishing the details or return, as the case may be, under sub- section (2) of section 38 and sub-section (1) of section 39 of the said Act, for the months of July, 2017 to March, 2019 shall be subsequently notified in the Official Gazette.
(Gunjan Kumar Verma)
Under Secretary to the
Government of India
📚 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Notification No. 44/2018 – Central Tax
Q1: What is Notification No. 44/2018 – Central Tax?
Answer:
It is a GST notification that extended the due date for filing GSTR-1 for taxpayers with turnover above ₹1.5 crore. 44
Q2: Which return is covered under this notification?
Answer:
It applies to FORM GSTR-1, which contains outward supply details.
Q3: Who were eligible for this extension?
Answer:
Taxpayers whose:
Aggregate turnover exceeded ₹1.5 crore
In the preceding or current financial year. 44
Q4: What was the extended due date for July 2017 to September 2018?
Answer:
The due date was extended to:
31 October 2018. 44
Q5: What was the due date for October 2018 to March 2019?
Answer:
The due date was:
11th day of the succeeding month. 44
Q6: What relief was given to newly migrated taxpayers?
Answer:
They could file GSTR-1 for:
July 2017 to November 2018
Up to 31 December 2018. 44
Q7: Under which section was this notification issued?
Answer:
It was issued under:
Section 37(1)
Read with Section 168 of the CGST Act. 44
Q8: Does this notification apply to taxpayers below ₹1.5 crore turnover?
Answer:
No.
It applies only to taxpayers with turnover above ₹1.5 crore.
Q9: What happens if GSTR-1 is not filed on time?
Answer:
Taxpayers may face:
Late fees
Interest
ITC blockage for buyers
Q10: Can buyers claim ITC if the seller does not file GSTR-1?
Answer:
No.
Buyers can claim ITC only when:
The supplier uploads invoices in GSTR-1.
Q11: Does this notification waive late fees?
Answer:
No.
It only extends the due date.
Late fee waiver requires separate notification.
Q12: Is this notification still relevant today?
Answer:
Yes, for:
Historical compliance
GST notices
Return reconciliation
Q13: Who should seek professional help?
Answer:
You should consult an expert if:
You have pending GSTR-1 returns
Buyers are unable to claim ITC
You received GST notices
Get help with Finodha GST Compliance:
https://finodha.in/gst-compliance/
Q14: Can incorrect GSTR-1 filing affect income tax?
Answer:
Yes.
Mismatch in sales reporting may:
Affect profit calculations
Impact income tax returns
File accurately here:
https://finodha.in/income-tax-return-filing-online/
Q15: What should large taxpayers do to stay compliant?
Answer:
They should:
File GSTR-1 on time
Reconcile sales with books
Verify ITC impact on customers
Seek expert help if required
Plan your compliance:
https://finodha.in/gst-registration/
Download PDF: Notification No. 44/2018 – Central Tax
More Information: https://taxinformation.cbic.gov.in/
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