Last updated: March 11th, 2020 12:19 PM

GSTR 1, GSTR 2 and GSTR 3 Return Due Date Extended

The Government extended the due date for filing GSTR 1, GSTR 2 and GSTR 3 return to help businesses comply with the new regulations. Prior to the announcement, GSTR 1 for July and August was due on 5th September and 16th September. GSTR 2 for July and August was due on 10th and 25th September. Finally, GSTR 3 for July and August were due on 15th and 30th September. However, the due dates have now been changed and taxpayers have been provided more time to comply with GST return filing. The change of dates was announced through the official twitter handle of GST on September 4th, 2017.

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Important Update: The due dates for GSTR 1, GSTR 2 and GSTR 3 returns have been extended again on 9th September. Read this article for the latest update.

Revised GSTR 1, GSTR 2 and GSTR 3 Due Dates in September

GSTR 1 return for July 2017 will be due on 10th September 2017. GSTR 2 return for July 2017 will be due on 25th September 2017. GSTR 3 return for July 2017 will be due on 30th September 2017.

Revised GSTR 1, GSTR 2 and GSTR 3 Due Dates in October

https://twitter.com/askGST_GoI/status/904712975075954689 GSTR 1 return for August 2017 will be due on 5th October 2017. GSTR 2 return for August 2017 will be due on 10th October 2017. GSTR 3 return for August 2017 will be due on 15th October 2017. Click here to see the normal GST return due dates.

Waiver of Penalty for Not Filing GSTR 3B Return

Also, through a notification dated 1st September 2017 the Government waived the penalty for not filing GSTR-3B return. Businesses that have filed GSTR-3B return will also be allowed to correct errors while filing GSTR 1, GSTR 2 and GSTR 3 returns. Finally, entities that had not filed GSTR-3B can file the final returns in GSTR-1, GSTR-2 and GSTR-3 and pay taxes. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.indiafilings.com/learn/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/GSTR3B-Penalty-Waiver-Notification.pdf" title="GSTR 3B – Penalty Waiver Notification"]

How to File GST Return

You can sign up for LEDGERS GST Software to prepare and file GSTR 1, GSTR 2 and GSTR 3 return online. LEDGERS can sync with the GST server to file GST return directly. Know more about LEDGERS GST Software.