GSTR 3B due date for October 2024 extended!

Good news for businesses in Maharashtra and Jharkhand! The government has extended the due date for filing GSTR-3B for October 2024 to November 21, 2024. This decision, based on recommendations from the GST Council, applies to taxpayers whose main place of business is in these states. The extension gives businesses extra time to file their monthly GST return without penalties. 

Let’s understand the changes!

Notification No. 26/2024 - Central Tax dated 18.11.2024:

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

(DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE)

(CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS)

New Delhi: 18.11.2024

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Notification No. 26/2024 - Central Tax

G.S.R. 713(E).-In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (6) of section 39 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017), the Commissioner, on the recommendations of the Council, hereby extends the due date for furnishing the return in FORM GSTR-3B for October 2024 till the twenty-first day of November 2024, for the registered persons whose principal place of business is in the state of Maharashtra and Jharkhand and are required to furnish return under sub-section (1) of section 39 read with clause (i) of sub-rule (1) of rule 61 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017.

[F. No CBIC-20001/8/2024-GST]

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RAGHVENDRA PAL SINGH, Director

Key Highlights of the Notification

• The due date for filing GSTR-3B for October 2024 has been extended from 20^th November 2024 to 21^st November 2024. 
• The extension is specifically for taxpayers whose principal place of business is in Maharashtra and Jharkhand.

Conclusion

The extension of the GSTR-3B due date for October 2024 to November 21, 2024, for taxpayers in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, is a welcome relief for businesses. It ensures they have sufficient time to complete their filings accurately without facing penalties. However, taxpayers should take advantage of this extension to prepare and file their returns well in advance, avoiding last-minute issues.

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