GST portal faces technical issues; taxpayers struggle as GST
The GST portal has been facing issues related to filing GSTR-1 On Thursday, GST Network posted an update on X, highlighting the problem. GST Network wrote on X handle that it has sent an incident report to CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Tax) to consider an extension of the deadline, which is set to expire on Saturday.
GST portal Network’s social media
A message on GST Network’s social media handle, GST Tech, reads: “GSTN hereby acknowledges the issue being faced regarding GSTR-1 summary generation and its filing. It is to inform you that our team is working on it and will fix it shortly. Thanks for your patience.”
Following this, when taxpayers continued to face difficulties in filing their indirect tax returns on the portal, the GST Networking posted another message on Friday that assured the tax filers that the problem would soon be resolved and highlighted that there could be an extension of the deadline. The message mentioned that it had sent an incident report to CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Tax) to consider an extension of the deadline, which is set to expire on Saturday.
GST Filing: Is Deadline Extension On The Cards After Portal Glitch?
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is likely to consider extending the GST return filing deadline as the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) faces technical issues, rendering the portal non-functional and under maintenance. The current deadline for filing GSTR-1 for the December 2024 tax period is January 11, 2025.
New Delhi: The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has acknowledged ongoing technical issues on the GST portal, which has been down for maintenance. As the deadline for filing GSTR-1 returns approaches, businesses and tax professionals across India are grappling with disruptions.
According to GSTN’s statement on X (formerly Twitter), the portal is expected to be operational by 12 PM on January 10, 2025. Meanwhile, GSTN has informed the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) about the issue, requesting a possible extension of the filing deadline.
Official Update From GSTN
GSTN posted, “The GST portal is currently experiencing technical issues and is under maintenance. We expect the portal to be operational by 12:00 noon. CBIC is being sent an incident report to consider extension in filing date. Thank you for your understanding and patience!”
Additionally, a notice on the GST portal states: “Scheduled Downtime! GSTN are enhancing the services on the site. The services will not be available from 10th Jan’25 12:00 AM to 10th Jan’25 03:00 PM.”
Filing Challenges
Chartered Accountant Himank Singla from SBHS & Associates highlighted several problems plaguing the GST portal over the past two days. These include an inability to file GSTR-1 returns, generate summaries, download old data, or access crucial forms like DRC-01 and RFD-01.
“Recurring glitches like these create significant disruptions, especially during peak filing periods,” Singla remarked. He emphasized the urgent need for a more robust and reliable portal to handle high traffic during critical times.
Concerns Over Penalties
Tax professionals and businesses have raised concerns about potential penalties and late fees due to these delays. Singla noted that the CBIC is expected to issue a formal statement soon regarding an extension of the deadline and measures to address the situation.
Typically, GSTR-1 filing deadlines fall on the 11th of every month, with most businesses filing on the 10th and 11th to ensure compliance. However, the current technical issues are causing widespread frustration and uncertainty.
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