To apply for the GST waiver scheme (Section 128A) for interest and penalties, eligible taxpayers must pay the full tax demand for FY 2017-18 to 2019-20 by March 31, 2025, and file Form SPL-02 on the GST portal under 'Services' > 'User Services' > 'My Applications' by June 30, 2025.
On Navigating to 'My Applications' page, the taxpayer has to select 'Apply for Waiver Scheme under Section 128A' option under 'Application type' dropdown. If the taxpayer wants to file a new application for availing waiver on Interest and Penalty, the taxpayer can click on 'New Application' button.
Steps to Apply for the GST Waiver
Here's a simplified breakdown of the process under Section 128A: File an Application on the GST Portal: Apply electronically using FORM GST SPL-01 for non-fraudulent notices or FORM GST SPL-02 for certain orders. Include details of the tax payments made using FORM GST DRC-03.
In order to be eligible to utilize the GST Amnesty Scheme in full, taxpayers must comply with the following deadlines:
The GST Amnesty Scheme 2024 offers a valuable opportunity for taxpayers to settle past GST disputes from FY 2017-18 to 2019-20 with a waiver of interest and penalties under Section 73. To avail the benefit, full tax payment must be made by March 31, 2025, and the application must be filed by June 30, 2025.
You are eligible for this credit if you are a resident of Canada for income tax purposes at the end of the month before and at the beginning of the month in which the CRA makes a payment (read When your GST/HST credit is paid). In the month before the CRA makes a quarterly payment, you must be at least 19 years old.
The waiver scheme shall not apply in the following cases: For any amount payable due to an erroneous refund, as specified under Section 128A (2). If there is a pending appeal or writ petition filed by the person, and the applicant has not withdrawn it, in accordance with Section 128A (3).
How can I apply for Tax Amnesty? By logging into your iTax page and going to Amnesty application tab under Debt and Enforcement and making the application. Clicking on the link shared through your Email/SMS which will re-direct you to your iTax page to make the application.
The GST Amnesty Scheme 2025 is a relief measure aimed at reducing litigation and facilitating compliance. It allows taxpayers to settle disputes by paying the outstanding tax dues while receiving a GST waiver on associated interest and penalties.
Avail the new GST Amnesty Scheme 2024, introduced via Section 128A for conditional waiver of interest and penalties for tax demands from FY 2017-18 to 2019-20 under Section 73. To qualify, taxpayers must fully pay outstanding tax dues by March 31, 2025.
Specific individuals and businesses are exempt from GST registration, including: Agriculturists (Also read - GST Exemption for Farmers) Individuals and businesses with an annual turnover below INR 40 lakhs for goods and INR 20 lakhs for services (INR 20 lakhs and INR 10 lakhs for specified categories)
Non-resident Indians have the same rights as Indian citizens when it comes to Goods and Services Tax (GST) exemptions. If a Non-Resident Indian meets the criteria set out in the applicable law, he/she can avail of this benefit.
A new GST Amnesty Scheme 2024 was introduced via the CGST 21/2024 Notification under Section 128A for conditional waiver of interest and penalties for tax demands from FY 2017-18 to 2019-20 under the CGST Section 73. To qualify, taxpayers must fully pay outstanding tax dues by 31st March 2025.
You can demonstrate that you have been continuously physically present in the U.S. since November 1986; You can establish that you have resided continuously in the U.S. in an unlawful status since January 1, 1982; You have not been convicted of any felony or of three or more misdemeanors committed in the U.S.
20th August 2025
Due to the incessant rains in various parts of Maharashtra, the government has extended GSTR-3B due date for July 2025 from 20th August to 27th August 2025.
Steps to Apply for Amnesty in UAE
If there is an amnesty announced by the government for the default, then the GST penalty could be conditionally waived off.
You may be eligible for a California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) up to $3,756 for tax year 2025 as a working family or individual earning up to $32,900 per year.
Application can be filed within a period of three months from date as per section 128A(1) (From 31.03. 2025). For orders of re-determination issued under section 73, time limit will be six months from the date of communication of order.
If you have not paid all the principal taxes accrued up to 31st December, 2022, you will be required to apply for the amnesty and propose a payment plan for any outstanding principal taxes which should be paid not later than 30th June, 2024. How can I apply for Tax Amnesty?
Who is not eligible for composition under GST? Businesses engaged in inter-state supplies, making non-taxable supplies, or selling through e-commerce operators are generally not eligible for the composition scheme under GST.
You do not need to apply to receive the GST/HST credit. All you have to do is file your tax return every year, even if you do not have any income to report. The CRA automatically checks your eligibility when your tax return is assessed each year.
GST Voucher – Cash
You must be aged 21 and above in 2025; Your Income Earned in 2023 as assessed by IRAS (Assessable Income (AI) for the Year of Assessment (YA) 2024) must not exceed $39,000; The Annual Value (AV) of your home (as indicated on your NRIC) as at 31 December 2024 must not exceed $31,000; and.
Below mentioned is a detailed list of the same.