Every GST return deadline for FY 2025–26, with applicability and our recommendation on how to track them across all your clients. Updated for the 2026 financial year.
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Late filing attracts ₹50/day late fee for nil returns and ₹50/day (CGST + SGST = ₹100/day total) for non-nil returns, capped at ₹5,000. Plus 18% per annum interest on tax payable. Persistent late filing leads to GST registration cancellation.
Manually it's nearly impossible. CA firms typically use practice management software like Chartrd that auto-populates every client's applicable GST returns, sends staff reminders, and lets clients see their own filing status via a portal.
No. Quarterly Return Monthly Payment (QRMP) taxpayers file GSTR-3B quarterly (22nd or 24th of month after quarter, based on state) and GSTR-1 quarterly (13th of month after quarter), but pay tax monthly via PMT-06.
Yes — the GST Council occasionally extends deadlines, especially for festivals or technical issues. Chartrd updates deadlines automatically as the government issues notifications.
GSTR-9 is the annual return required from all regular taxpayers with turnover above ₹2 crore. GSTR-9C is an additional reconciliation statement required only when turnover exceeds ₹5 crore — it's certified by a CA and reconciles GSTR-9 with audited financials.