Late fee structure for GST returns updated, with staged waiver and incremental rates based on turnover and return type. The amendment inserts entries prescribing a staged late-fee regime for GST returns: taxpayers above the turnover threshold face a reduced rate for the first 15 days after the due date and a higher rate thereafter; taxpayers at or below the turnover threshold (under section 39(1) and its proviso) and those under section 39(2) receive an initial waiver or reduced rate for the first 15 days, a moderate rate for the next 15 days, and a higher rate thereafter for specified periods. The amendment is effective from 18 April 2021.
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Late fee structure for GST returns updated, with staged waiver and incremental rates based on turnover and return type.
The amendment inserts entries prescribing a staged late-fee regime for GST returns: taxpayers above the turnover threshold face a reduced rate for the first 15 days after the due date and a higher rate thereafter; taxpayers at or below the turnover threshold (under section 39(1) and its proviso) and those under section 39(2) receive an initial waiver or reduced rate for the first 15 days, a moderate rate for the next 15 days, and a higher rate thereafter for specified periods. The amendment is effective from 18 April 2021.
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