Extend Due Date for filing GSTR 9 & 9C: BJP Professional Cell

A Representation Submitted to Hon’ble Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance Minister of State for Finance, for Extension of Due Date for Submission of FORM GSTR-9 and 9C for the F.Y 2020-21.

It has been submitted in the Representation that due date for submission of Balance Sheet, P&L Account under Income Tax Act , 1961 for A.Y. 2021-22 is 15th Jan, 2022. The Audit work includes verification of Turnover and ITC on purchases and expenses as well.

The due date for Tax Audit under Income Tax Act being later than due dates of submission of GSTR 9, 9A & 9C with Audited financial statements, it is practically not possible to submit GSTR 9, 9A and 9C by 31st Dec, 2021.

Copy of Representation is Below :

Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman Madam

Hon’ble Finance Minister

New Delhi

Dr. Shri Bhagwatrao Kisanrao Karad ji

Hon. Union Minister of State for Finance

New Delhi

Respected Madam/Sir,

Sub: Extension of due date for filing GSTR 9 & 9C

1. The due date for filing of annual return in Form GSTR 9 and Statement of reconciliation in form GSTR 9C for the year 2020-21 is 3lst December 2021.

2. The form GSTR 9C cannot be submitted without attaching audit report and audited accounts for which due date is 15th January 2022.

3. Therefore it is not possible to file GSTR 9 and 9C without attaching audited accounts before 31st December 2021.

4. The last date may be extended to 31st March 2022.

5. It may be noted that by extending it there is no delay in revenue as the tax is already deposited.

Awaits your kind favour.

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