GSTN issues Advisory on Archival of GST Returns data on GST Portal

The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) issued an advisory stating that GST return data older than seven years will be archived and removed from the GST portal after September 30, 2024. This policy aims to manage data retention and ensure compliance with the GST portal’s data policy. Taxpayers are advised to download and secure their records before the archival process. The advisory emphasizes the importance of maintaining records for future reference and highlights the impact of this policy on taxpayers’ ability to access historical GST return data.