The GST portal has enabled GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C forms for FY 2024-25 starting October 12, 2025. Taxpayers can now file their annual returns and reconciliation statements before the December 31 deadline. Learn who needs to file and how to prepare.

For GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C filings, the GST administration has implemented a late fee relief program. To avoid penalties, submit your unfiled taxes by March 31, 2025. The waiver terms, the revised late charge schedule, and how to file your returns are all explained in this blog.

Late costs for GSTR-9C files that were postponed from FY 2017–18 to FY 2022–23 have been forgiven by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). The 55th meeting of the GST Council accepted this plan, which permits taxpayers to file outstanding taxes by March 31, 2025, without incurring penalties. Businesses gain from the waiver because it promotes compliance, lessens financial strains, and streamlines the GST system. Discover its significance, qualifying requirements, and detailed application procedure in this extensive blog.