Government Extends Deadline for GSTR-1 Filing

Extension of Time Limit: The Commissioner, on Council recommendations, extends the deadline for filing details of outward supplies in FORM GSTR-1.

Applicable Period: Registered persons required to furnish returns under sub-section (1) of section 39 for the tax period of April 2021.

Amendment Proviso: The amendment introduces a proviso extending the deadline until the twenty-sixth day of the month succeeding the tax period.

Objective: Aims to provide businesses with additional time for the accurate and timely filing of GSTR-1.

Government Support: Demonstrates the government's commitment to easing compliance burdens during challenging periods.

Deemed Effective Date: The extension is effective from the date of the original notification, i.e., 10th November 2020.

Facilitating Compliance: The move acknowledges the practical challenges businesses may face and facilitates smoother compliance.

In a proactive measure, the government extends the deadline for filing GSTR-1, providing businesses with more time for accurate and timely reporting of outward supplies for the tax period of April 2021.