CBIC Waives Late Fees for Filing GSTR-9C for FY 2017-18 to FY 2022-23

The CBIC has waived the late fees for filing GSTR-9C for the financial years 2017-18 to 2022-23. This move comes as a relief to businesses that faced difficulties in meeting the deadline for filing their GST reconciliation statements during these years. The waiver is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to ease the compliance burden on taxpayers, especially those who faced genuine challenges in meeting deadlines due to technical issues or other reasons. The move will encourage more businesses to comply with GST rules and facilitate smoother filing of returns, thus contributing to a healthier tax ecosystem in India.