GST Associations Demand GSTR-9/9C Deadline Extension Amidst Form Changes & Glitches

• Tax associations nationwide seek extension for GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C filing for FY2024-25, currently due December 31.
• Organizations like BCAS and MPTLA cite recent form changes, new instructions, and technical issues as reasons for the demand.
• BCAS specifically requested a three-month extension, while Malad Chamber of Tax Consultants proposed January 31, 2026.
• GSTR-9 is an annual return for taxpayers with turnover over ₹2 crore; GSTR-9C is a reconciliation statement for those over ₹5 crore.
• Late filing of GSTR-9C incurs a penalty of ₹200 per day, capped at 0.5% of turnover.

Why It Matters: Tax bodies urge GST return deadline extension due to complex form changes and technical challenges.