The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has transformed the Indian tax landscape, simplifying taxation for businesses. However, filing accurate and timely GST returns remains crucial for ongoing compliance. Missing deadlines or making errors can lead to penalties and disrupt your business operations.
At Plan B Consultancy, we understand the importance of flawless GST return filing. Our team of experienced professionals possesses in-depth knowledge of GST regulations and return filing procedures. We offer comprehensive services to ensure your business remains compliant and avoids potential tax liabilities.
Plan B offers a comprehensive suite of services to cater to all your GST return filing needs. Here’s a breakdown of what we offer:
Managing GST return filing can be complex. Here are some common challenges businesses face and how Plan B assists:
Beyond GST return filing, Plan B offers ongoing support to ensure continuous compliance with GST regulations. We provide guidance on record-keeping practices, track upcoming deadlines, and advise on any changes in GST regulations that might affect your business.
Offence | Penalty | Description |
Late filing of GSTR-1 (Sales return) | Up to ₹100 per day per Act (CGST & SGST) subject to a maximum of 1% of the turnover in the state | Failing to file GSTR-1 by the due date attracts a late filing fee. The maximum penalty is capped at 1% of your turnover in the state for that particular tax period. |
Late filing of GSTR-3B (Consolidated return) | Up to ₹100 per day per Act (CGST & SGST) subject to a maximum of ₹5,000 | Similar to GSTR-1, delays in filing GSTR-3B also incur a late filing fee. The maximum penalty is capped at ₹5,000. |
Late filing of other GST returns (GSTR-4, GSTR-7 etc.) | As notified by the government | Penalties for late filing of other GST returns can vary depending on the specific return type and may be notified by the government from time to time. |
Non-filing of GST returns | Up to 100% of the tax liability or ₹10,000 (whichever is higher) | Completely neglecting to file GST returns can lead to a significant penalty. The penalty is calculated as the higher amount between 100% of your tax liability for that period or a fixed penalty of ₹10,000. |
Filing incorrect information in GST returns | 100% of the tax evaded or attempted to be evaded along with cancellation of registration in severe cases | Intentionally providing inaccurate information in GST returns to evade taxes attracts a steep penalty of 100% of the tax evaded. In severe cases, GST registration cancellation might also be imposed. |
Short payment of tax | Interest on delayed payment + 10% penalty on the short-paid amount | Paying less GST than what’s due attracts interest charges on the delayed payment as well as a 10% penalty on the short-paid amount. |
Non-payment of tax | Interest on delayed payment + 18% penalty on the unpaid amount | Failing to pay any GST due can lead to interest being levied on the delayed payment along with a stricter 18% penalty on the unpaid amount. |
Non-furnishing of e-way bill (for movement of goods exceeding ₹50,000) | Up to ₹10,000 per instance | Not generating an e-way bill for the movement of goods exceeding ₹50,000 in value attracts a penalty of up to ₹10,000 per instance. |
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