{"id":176,"date":"2020-02-28T03:27:12","date_gmt":"2020-02-27T21:57:12","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-09-03T16:47:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T16:47:13","slug":"penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/","title":{"rendered":"Penalties for Late Return Filing of GST"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#Short_Description_of_GST_Return\" >Short Description of GST Return<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#The_taxpayers_registered_under_GST_are_bound_to_file_the_GST_Returns_GST_Returns_is_a_manuscript_that_provides_various_types_of_information_regarding_your_income_sale_purchase_input_tax_credit_etc_The_GST_returns_will_be_filed_online_on_the_GST_portal_Types_of_GST_Returns_to_be_filed_every_year\" >The taxpayers registered under GST are bound to file the GST Returns. GST Returns is a manuscript that provides various types of information regarding your income, sale, purchase, input tax credit, etc. The GST returns will be filed online on the GST portal.&nbsp; Types of GST Returns to be filed every year<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#A_taxpayer_needs_to_file_a_total_of_37_returns_per_year_Three_returns_should_be_filed_every_month_and_lastly_an_annual_at_the_end_of_the_year_The_37_return_filings_are_discussed_below\" >A taxpayer needs to file a total of 37 returns per year. Three returns should be filed every month and lastly an annual at the end of the year. The 37 return filings are discussed below<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#GSTR-1_The_GSTR-1_return_depicts_the_information_regarding_the_tax_and_the_output_supply_This_return_needs_to_be_filed_on_the_10th_of_every_month\" >GSTR-1: The GSTR-1 return depicts the information regarding the tax and the output supply. This return needs to be filed on the 10th of every month.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#GSTR-2_The_GSTR-2_return_provides_information_about_the_input_supply_and_credit_The_due_date_of_filing_the_GSTR-2_is_the_15th_of_every_month\" >GSTR-2: The GSTR-2 return provides information about the input supply and credit. The due date of filing the GSTR-2 is the 15th of every month.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#GSTR-3_The_GSTR-3_return_describes_the_monthly_details_of_the_credit_output_and_input_supply_and_to_be_filed_on_the_20th_of_each_month\" >GSTR-3: The GSTR-3 return describes the monthly details of the credit, output, and input supply and to be filed on the 20th of each month.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#GSTR-9_The_GSTR-9_return_delivers_the_yearly_details_of_credit_input_and_output_supply_This_return_is_filed_at_the_end_of_every_year_on_31st_December\" >GSTR-9:&nbsp; The GSTR-9 return delivers the yearly details of credit, input, and output supply. This return is filed at the end of every year on 31st December.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#Late_Return_Filing_of_GST\" >Late Return Filing of GST<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#The_taxpayers_need_to_file_all_the_returns_mentioned_above_on_their_respective_due_dates_In_case_of_failure_infilling_the_return_on_due_date_they_need_to_bear_penalty_fines_for_the_late_return_filing_of_GST_The_penalty_for_late_return_filing_will_be_also_charged_for_the_taxpayers_who_have_to_pay_%E2%80%98nil_amount_of_GST_return\" >The taxpayers need to file all the returns mentioned above on their respective due dates. In case of failure infilling the return on due date, they need to bear penalty fines for the late return filing of GST. The penalty for late return filing will be also charged for the taxpayers who have to pay \u2018nil\u2019 amount of GST return.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#The_Government_had_waived_off_the_late_fees_for_the_period_of_July_2017_to_March_2019_in_case_the_taxpayers_file_their_GST_returns_before_31st_March_2019\" >The Government had waived off the late fees for the period of July 2017 to March 2019, in case the taxpayers file their GST returns before 31st March 2019.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#Calculation_of_the_amount_of_Late_fine\" >Calculation of the amount of Late fine<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#There_is_some_confusion_regarding_the_number_of_late_fees_to_be_paid_after_31st_March_2019_So_we_are_discussing_the_calculation_of_late_fine_to_be_charged_by_the_taxpayers\" >There is some confusion regarding the number of late fees to be paid after 31st March 2019. So, we are discussing the calculation of late fine to be charged by the taxpayers.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#Calculation_of_Fines_to_be_paid_for_Intra-state_transactions_An_amount_of_Rs25_per_day_under_CGST_and_also_under_the_SGST_will_be_charged_from_the_taxpayers_in_case_of_failure_of_filing_the_monthly_returns_on_due_dates\" >Calculation of Fines to be paid for Intra-state transactions: An amount of Rs.25 per day under CGST and also under the SGST, will be charged from the taxpayers in case of failure of filing the monthly returns on due dates.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#Calculation_of_Fines_to_be_paid_for_Inter-state_transactions_An_amount_of_Rs50_per_day_will_be_charged_every_month_under_IGST_if_they_fail_to_pay_the_returns_on_time\" >Calculation of Fines to be paid for Inter-state transactions: An amount of Rs.50 per day will be charged every month under IGST if they fail to pay the returns on time.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#So_the_total_amount_to_be_calculated_as_late_fine_is_Rs100_per_dayIn_the_case_of_Nil_Return\" >So, the total amount to be calculated as late fine is Rs.100 per day.In the case of Nil Return<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#Calculation_of_Fines_to_be_paid_for_Intra-state_transactions_For_the_taxpayers_who_are_required_to_file_nil_return_every_month_the_amount_of_late_fine_will_be_Rs10_per_day_under_CGST_as_well_as_SGST\" >Calculation of Fines to be paid for Intra-state transactions: For the taxpayers who are required to file nil return every month, the amount of late fine will be Rs.10 per day under CGST as well as SGST.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#Calculation_of_Fines_to_be_paid_for_Inter-state_transactions_Under_IGST_the_taxpayers_need_to_pay_an_amount_of_Rs20_per_day_as_of_late_fine_in_case_of_failure_of_the_monthly_returns\" >Calculation of Fines to be paid for Inter-state transactions: Under IGST, the taxpayers need to pay an amount of Rs.20 per day as of late fine, in case of failure of the monthly returns.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#So_the_total_amount_that_will_be_charged_for_the_NIL_return_is_Rs40_per_day_However_it_is_important_to_know_that_the_number_of_late_fees_charged_must_not_exceed_Rs5000\" >So, the total amount that will be charged for the NIL return is Rs.40 per day. However, it is important to know that the number of late fees charged must not exceed Rs.5000.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#Note\" >Note:&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#All_the_Taxpayers_have_to_be_registered_under_GST_for_paying_the_GST_Return_Filing_and_the_late_fines_charged_in_case_of_failure_of_filing_returns_In_case_you_are_not_yet_registered_under_GST_follow_Legal_Salaah_for_GST_Registration_Online_The_tax_professionals_will_guide_you_with_every_single_detail_related_to_GST\" >All the Taxpayers have to be registered under GST for paying the GST Return Filing and the late fines charged in case of failure of filing returns. In case you are not yet registered under GST, follow Legal Salaah for GST Registration Online. The tax professionals will guide you with every single detail related to GST.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#How_to_pay_the_late_fee_of_GST_Return_Filing\" >How to pay the late fee of GST Return Filing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#The_amount_needs_to_be_paid_as_late_fine_will_be_calculated_automatically_while_paying_the_GST_returns_The_steps_are_mentioned_below\" >The amount needs to be paid as late fine will be calculated automatically while paying the GST returns. The steps are mentioned below:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#Step_1_Log_in_to_the_GST_Portal_by_clicking_on_the_link\" >Step 1: Log in to the GST Portal by clicking on the link<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#Step_2_After_login_you_will_find_another_page_Select_the_%E2%80%9CReturn_Dashboard%E2%80%9D_option_from_the_page_displayed\" >Step 2: After login, you will find another page. Select the \u201cReturn Dashboard\u201d option from the page displayed.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#Step_3_You_will_be_directed_to_the_page_of_Return_Filings_Select_the_month_and_Financial_year_of_the_missed_Return_Filing_Period_to_pay_the_late_fine\" >Step 3: You will be directed to the page of Return Filings. Select the month and Financial year of the missed Return Filing Period to pay the late fine.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#Step_4_You_will_get_three_options_namely_GSTR1_GSTR2A_GSTR3B_Select_the_%E2%80%9CPrepare_Online%E2%80%9D_option_from_GSTR3B_for_preparing_the_monthly_return_filings\" >Step 4: You will get three options namely GSTR1, GSTR2A, GSTR3B. Select the \u201cPrepare Online\u201d option from GSTR3B for preparing the monthly return filings.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#Step_5_A_new_page_will_appear_Click_on_ok_after_reading_the_content_displayed_A_pop-up_box_will_appear_saying_that_you_are_liable_for_paying_the_late_fee_Click_on_close_and_continue_further\" >Step 5: A new page will appear. Click on ok after reading the content displayed. A pop-up box will appear saying that you are liable for paying the late fee. Click on close and continue further.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#Step_6_All_the_options_are_already_filled_with_%E2%80%98No_Simply_proceed_with_the_same_The_next_will_display_the_amount_of_late_fee_charged\" >Step 6: All the options are already filled with \u2018No\u2019. Simply proceed with the same. The next will display the amount of late fee charged.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#Step_7_Continue_with_the_%E2%80%9CProceed_to_Payment%E2%80%9D_button_All_the_details_are_automatically_filled_So_select_the_%E2%80%9CMake_Payment_Post_Credit_to_Ledger%E2%80%9D_button\" >Step 7: Continue with the \u201cProceed to Payment\u201d button. All the details are automatically filled. So, select the \u201cMake Payment\/ Post Credit to Ledger\u201d button.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#Step_8_A_warning_pop-up_box_will_appear_that_depicts_that_your_Electronic_Cash_Ledger_has_insufficient_balance_Click_on_Yes_to_create_a_payment_challan\" >Step 8: A warning pop-up box will appear that depicts that your Electronic Cash Ledger has insufficient balance. Click on Yes to create a payment challan.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#Step_9_The_challan_is_automatically_filled_Just_select_the_%E2%80%9CE-Payment%E2%80%9D_option_for_online_payment_and_then_click_on_generate_challan_given_below\" >Step 9: The challan is automatically filled. Just select the \u201cE-Payment\u201d option for online payment and then click on generate challan given below.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#Step_10_After_that_confirm_your_bank_details_and_make_the_payment_successful_You_will_be_again_directed_to_the_GST_Portal_Click_on_continue_The_amount_is_added_to_your_Electronic_Cash_Ledger\" >Step 10:&nbsp; After that, confirm your bank details and make the payment successful. You will be again directed to the GST Portal. Click on continue. The amount is added to your Electronic Cash Ledger.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#Step_11_Again_click_on_the_%E2%80%9CMake_Payment_Post_Credit_to_Ledger%E2%80%9D_button_and_then_click_on_Yes_from_the_pop-up_appeared\" >Step 11: Again, click on the \u201cMake Payment\/ Post Credit to Ledger\u201d button and then click on Yes from the pop-up appeared.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#Step_12_Now_you_will_be_able_to_click_on_the_%E2%80%9CProceed_to_Payment%E2%80%9D_option_Then_select_your_name_and_enter_the_OTP_sent_to_your_registered_number\" >Step 12: Now, you will be able to click on the \u201cProceed to Payment\u201d option. Then, select your name and enter the OTP sent to your registered number.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/blog\/penalties-for-late-return-filing-of-gst\/#Step_13_Lastly_verify_the_OTP_and_the_Filing_is_done_successfully\" >Step 13: Lastly, verify the OTP and the Filing is done successfully.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Short_Description_of_GST_Return\"><\/span>Short Description of GST Return<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_taxpayers_registered_under_GST_are_bound_to_file_the_GST_Returns_GST_Returns_is_a_manuscript_that_provides_various_types_of_information_regarding_your_income_sale_purchase_input_tax_credit_etc_The_GST_returns_will_be_filed_online_on_the_GST_portal_Types_of_GST_Returns_to_be_filed_every_year\"><\/span>The taxpayers registered under GST are bound to file the GST Returns. GST Returns is a manuscript that provides various types of information regarding your income, sale, purchase, input tax credit, etc. The GST returns will be filed online on the GST portal.&nbsp;<br \/>Types of GST Returns to be filed every year<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_taxpayer_needs_to_file_a_total_of_37_returns_per_year_Three_returns_should_be_filed_every_month_and_lastly_an_annual_at_the_end_of_the_year_The_37_return_filings_are_discussed_below\"><\/span>A taxpayer needs to file a total of 37 returns per year. Three returns should be filed every month and lastly an annual at the end of the year. The 37 return filings are discussed below<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GSTR-1_The_GSTR-1_return_depicts_the_information_regarding_the_tax_and_the_output_supply_This_return_needs_to_be_filed_on_the_10th_of_every_month\"><\/span><b style=\"\">GSTR-1<\/b><font color=\"#ff0000\">:<\/font> The GSTR-1 return depicts the information regarding the tax and the output supply. This return needs to be filed on the 10th of every month.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GSTR-2_The_GSTR-2_return_provides_information_about_the_input_supply_and_credit_The_due_date_of_filing_the_GSTR-2_is_the_15th_of_every_month\"><\/span><b>GSTR-2:<\/b> The GSTR-2 return provides information about the input supply and credit. The due date of filing the GSTR-2 is the 15th of every month.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GSTR-3_The_GSTR-3_return_describes_the_monthly_details_of_the_credit_output_and_input_supply_and_to_be_filed_on_the_20th_of_each_month\"><\/span><b>GSTR-3:<\/b> The GSTR-3 return describes the monthly details of the credit, output, and input supply and to be filed on the 20th of each month.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GSTR-9_The_GSTR-9_return_delivers_the_yearly_details_of_credit_input_and_output_supply_This_return_is_filed_at_the_end_of_every_year_on_31st_December\"><\/span><b>GSTR-9:<font color=\"#ff0000\">&nbsp;<\/font><\/b> The GSTR-9 return delivers the yearly details of credit, input, and output supply. This return is filed at the end of every year on 31st December.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Late_Return_Filing_of_GST\"><\/span>Late Return Filing of GST<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_taxpayers_need_to_file_all_the_returns_mentioned_above_on_their_respective_due_dates_In_case_of_failure_infilling_the_return_on_due_date_they_need_to_bear_penalty_fines_for_the_late_return_filing_of_GST_The_penalty_for_late_return_filing_will_be_also_charged_for_the_taxpayers_who_have_to_pay_%E2%80%98nil_amount_of_GST_return\"><\/span>The taxpayers need to file all the returns mentioned above on their respective due dates. In case of failure infilling the return on due date, they need to bear penalty fines for the late return filing of GST. The penalty for late return filing will be also charged for the taxpayers who have to pay \u2018nil\u2019 amount of GST return.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Government_had_waived_off_the_late_fees_for_the_period_of_July_2017_to_March_2019_in_case_the_taxpayers_file_their_GST_returns_before_31st_March_2019\"><\/span>The Government had waived off the late fees for the period of July 2017 to March 2019, in case the taxpayers file their GST returns before 31st March 2019.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calculation_of_the_amount_of_Late_fine\"><\/span>Calculation of the amount of Late fine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_is_some_confusion_regarding_the_number_of_late_fees_to_be_paid_after_31st_March_2019_So_we_are_discussing_the_calculation_of_late_fine_to_be_charged_by_the_taxpayers\"><\/span>There is some confusion regarding the number of late fees to be paid after 31st March 2019. So, we are discussing the calculation of late fine to be charged by the taxpayers.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calculation_of_Fines_to_be_paid_for_Intra-state_transactions_An_amount_of_Rs25_per_day_under_CGST_and_also_under_the_SGST_will_be_charged_from_the_taxpayers_in_case_of_failure_of_filing_the_monthly_returns_on_due_dates\"><\/span>Calculation of Fines to be paid for Intra-state transactions: An amount of Rs.25 per day under CGST and also under the SGST, will be charged from the taxpayers in case of failure of filing the monthly returns on due dates.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calculation_of_Fines_to_be_paid_for_Inter-state_transactions_An_amount_of_Rs50_per_day_will_be_charged_every_month_under_IGST_if_they_fail_to_pay_the_returns_on_time\"><\/span>Calculation of Fines to be paid for Inter-state transactions: An amount of Rs.50 per day will be charged every month under IGST if they fail to pay the returns on time.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_the_total_amount_to_be_calculated_as_late_fine_is_Rs100_per_dayIn_the_case_of_Nil_Return\"><\/span>So, the total amount to be calculated as late fine is Rs.100 per day.In the case of Nil Return<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calculation_of_Fines_to_be_paid_for_Intra-state_transactions_For_the_taxpayers_who_are_required_to_file_nil_return_every_month_the_amount_of_late_fine_will_be_Rs10_per_day_under_CGST_as_well_as_SGST\"><\/span>Calculation of Fines to be paid for Intra-state transactions: For the taxpayers who are required to file nil return every month, the amount of late fine will be Rs.10 per day under CGST as well as SGST.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calculation_of_Fines_to_be_paid_for_Inter-state_transactions_Under_IGST_the_taxpayers_need_to_pay_an_amount_of_Rs20_per_day_as_of_late_fine_in_case_of_failure_of_the_monthly_returns\"><\/span>Calculation of Fines to be paid for Inter-state transactions: Under IGST, the taxpayers need to pay an amount of Rs.20 per day as of late fine, in case of failure of the monthly returns.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_the_total_amount_that_will_be_charged_for_the_NIL_return_is_Rs40_per_day_However_it_is_important_to_know_that_the_number_of_late_fees_charged_must_not_exceed_Rs5000\"><\/span>So, the total amount that will be charged for the NIL return is Rs.40 per day. However, it is important to know that the number of late fees charged must not exceed Rs.5000.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Note\"><\/span><b style=\"\"><font color=\"#ff9c00\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">Note:&nbsp;<\/font><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"All_the_Taxpayers_have_to_be_registered_under_GST_for_paying_the_GST_Return_Filing_and_the_late_fines_charged_in_case_of_failure_of_filing_returns_In_case_you_are_not_yet_registered_under_GST_follow_Legal_Salaah_for_GST_Registration_Online_The_tax_professionals_will_guide_you_with_every_single_detail_related_to_GST\"><\/span>All the Taxpayers have to be registered under GST for paying the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/gst-return-filing.html\" target=\"_blank\">GST Return Filing<\/a> and the late fines charged in case of failure of filing returns. In case you are not yet registered under GST, follow Legal Salaah for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalsalaah.com\/gst-registration-online.html\" target=\"_blank\">GST Registration Online<\/a>. The tax professionals will guide you with every single detail related to GST.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_pay_the_late_fee_of_GST_Return_Filing\"><\/span>How to pay the late fee of GST Return Filing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_amount_needs_to_be_paid_as_late_fine_will_be_calculated_automatically_while_paying_the_GST_returns_The_steps_are_mentioned_below\"><\/span>The amount needs to be paid as late fine will be calculated automatically while paying the GST returns. The steps are mentioned below:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Log_in_to_the_GST_Portal_by_clicking_on_the_link\"><\/span><b>Step 1:<\/b> Log in to the GST Portal by clicking on the <a href=\"https:\/\/services.gst.gov.in\/services\/login\" target=\"_blank\">link<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_After_login_you_will_find_another_page_Select_the_%E2%80%9CReturn_Dashboard%E2%80%9D_option_from_the_page_displayed\"><\/span><b>Step 2:<\/b> After login, you will find another page. Select the \u201cReturn Dashboard\u201d option from the page displayed.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_You_will_be_directed_to_the_page_of_Return_Filings_Select_the_month_and_Financial_year_of_the_missed_Return_Filing_Period_to_pay_the_late_fine\"><\/span><b>Step 3:<\/b> You will be directed to the page of Return Filings. Select the month and Financial year of the missed Return Filing Period to pay the late fine.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_You_will_get_three_options_namely_GSTR1_GSTR2A_GSTR3B_Select_the_%E2%80%9CPrepare_Online%E2%80%9D_option_from_GSTR3B_for_preparing_the_monthly_return_filings\"><\/span><b>Step 4:<\/b> You will get three options namely GSTR1, GSTR2A, GSTR3B. Select the \u201cPrepare Online\u201d option from GSTR3B for preparing the monthly return filings.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_A_new_page_will_appear_Click_on_ok_after_reading_the_content_displayed_A_pop-up_box_will_appear_saying_that_you_are_liable_for_paying_the_late_fee_Click_on_close_and_continue_further\"><\/span><b>Step 5:<\/b> A new page will appear. Click on ok after reading the content displayed. A pop-up box will appear saying that you are liable for paying the late fee. Click on close and continue further.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_All_the_options_are_already_filled_with_%E2%80%98No_Simply_proceed_with_the_same_The_next_will_display_the_amount_of_late_fee_charged\"><\/span><b>Step 6:<\/b> All the options are already filled with \u2018No\u2019. Simply proceed with the same. The next will display the amount of late fee charged.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Continue_with_the_%E2%80%9CProceed_to_Payment%E2%80%9D_button_All_the_details_are_automatically_filled_So_select_the_%E2%80%9CMake_Payment_Post_Credit_to_Ledger%E2%80%9D_button\"><\/span><b>Step 7:<\/b> Continue with the \u201cProceed to Payment\u201d button. All the details are automatically filled. So, select the \u201cMake Payment\/ Post Credit to Ledger\u201d button.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_8_A_warning_pop-up_box_will_appear_that_depicts_that_your_Electronic_Cash_Ledger_has_insufficient_balance_Click_on_Yes_to_create_a_payment_challan\"><\/span><b>Step 8:<\/b> A warning pop-up box will appear that depicts that your Electronic Cash Ledger has insufficient balance. Click on Yes to create a payment challan.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_9_The_challan_is_automatically_filled_Just_select_the_%E2%80%9CE-Payment%E2%80%9D_option_for_online_payment_and_then_click_on_generate_challan_given_below\"><\/span><b>Step 9:<\/b> The challan is automatically filled. Just select the \u201cE-Payment\u201d option for online payment and then click on generate challan given below.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_10_After_that_confirm_your_bank_details_and_make_the_payment_successful_You_will_be_again_directed_to_the_GST_Portal_Click_on_continue_The_amount_is_added_to_your_Electronic_Cash_Ledger\"><\/span><b>Step 10:&nbsp;<\/b> After that, confirm your bank details and make the payment successful. You will be again directed to the GST Portal. Click on continue. The amount is added to your Electronic Cash Ledger.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_11_Again_click_on_the_%E2%80%9CMake_Payment_Post_Credit_to_Ledger%E2%80%9D_button_and_then_click_on_Yes_from_the_pop-up_appeared\"><\/span><b>Step 11:<\/b> Again, click on the \u201cMake Payment\/ Post Credit to Ledger\u201d button and then click on Yes from the pop-up appeared.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_12_Now_you_will_be_able_to_click_on_the_%E2%80%9CProceed_to_Payment%E2%80%9D_option_Then_select_your_name_and_enter_the_OTP_sent_to_your_registered_number\"><\/span><b>Step 12<\/b>: Now, you will be able to click on the \u201cProceed to Payment\u201d option. Then, select your name and enter the OTP sent to your registered number.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_13_Lastly_verify_the_OTP_and_the_Filing_is_done_successfully\"><\/span><b>Step 13:<\/b> Lastly, verify the OTP and the Filing is done successfully.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Short Description of GST Return The taxpayers registered under GST are bound to file the GST Returns. 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