Late Fees and Interest on GST Return
Late Fees and Interest on GST Return Updated on Jan 22, 2018 - 10:58:34 AM When a Registered Dealer misses filing GST Returns within due date a late fees is levied by the government. GSTR-1 due date for the months of July to Nov 2017 (monthly) and July to Sept 2017 (quarterly) was 10th Jan 2018. If GSTR-1 is not filed within due date you will be liable to pay late fees of Rs. 200 per day of delay. Also, non-payment or late payment of GST attracts Interest. Late Fees on GST Returns When a GST Return is filed after due date a late fees is applicable. The government has reduced the late fees for GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-4, GSTR-5, GSTR-5A and GSTR-6 as follows ( until further notifications late fees will remain the same): The maximum late fees that can be charged is Rs 5,000. For example, a Taxpayer has filed GSTR-3B for the month of December 2017 (due date 20th Jan 2018) on 23rd January 2018. The amount of late fees to be paid: Rs. 50 per day * 3