The GSTR-9 is an annual return to be filed by all registered taxpayers under GST except a handful. It is an annual compilation of outward supplies, inward supplies, tax liability, and input tax credit availed during a financial year. It is due to be filed by 31 December of the year following the particular financial year.
Who is liable to file GSTR-9?
The CBIC has exempted GST-registered taxpayers with annual aggregate turnover up to Rs.2 crore in Financial Year 20-21 from filing Form GSTR-9. GSTR-9 is compulsorily applicable to taxpayers with an annual total turnover of more than Rs.2 crore. All registered taxpayers are required to file GSTR-9 except Casual taxpayers; Input Service Distributors, Non-resident taxpayers; and Taxpayers deducting/collecting tax at source under Section 51 or Section 52.
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