To get a GST waiver for interest and penalties under the 2025 Amnesty Scheme (Section 128A), log in to the GST portal, go to 'Services' > 'User Services' > 'My Applications', and file Form SPL-02 by June 30, 2025, for non-fraudulent disputes (FY 2017-2020), ensuring full tax payment and appeal withdrawal.
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.
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.
To avail of the GST Amnesty Scheme under Section 128A, taxpayers must: Pay the full principal tax demand by March 31, 2025. Apply for the scheme by June 30, 2025.
Businesses or individuals who have pending GST returns or appeals, such as those who missed filing returns for certain tax periods, generally qualify for the GST Amnesty Scheme. Yes, the GST Amnesty Scheme may apply to GSTR-9, the annual return filing.
If there is an amnesty announced by the government for the default, then the GST penalty could be conditionally waived off.
The scheme provides an opportunity to employers and insured persons to settle disputes outside courts in a structured and transparent manner. It will remain in operation from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026. For coverage disputes, the scheme applies to both closed and running units.
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.
Goods and Services Tax (GST) 2.0 reform, which came into effect from September 22nd, 2025, brought relief for the common people and boosts for businesses. One of the key GST updates under 2.0 reform is that it simplified the GST tax structure from a 4-slab (5%, 12%, 18% and 28%) to a 3-slab (5%, 18% and 40%).
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.
To avail of this waiver, the condition is that the full tax demanded is paid on or before 31.03. 2025. Given the above, Rule 164 of CGST rules, 2017 was notified through Notification No. 20/2024 dated.
If your GST turnover is below the $75,000 threshold, you may choose to register. But if you do, regardless of your turnover, you must: include GST in the price of most goods and services you sell. claim GST credits for most business purchases you make.
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.
Step 1: Log into the GST portal. Step 2: Go to the My Application section under the Services tab. (Services > User Services > My Applications). Step 3: Select the ''Apply for Waiver Scheme under Section 128A' option from the Application Type dropdown menu once the My Application page opens.
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.
The total of lifetime gifts and the estate are eligible for a lifetime exemption, which is set at $13.99 million in 2025. The exemption amount is indexed for inflation, and was scheduled to be reduced by half after 2025. The higher exemption level was made permanent and slightly increased to $15 million in 2026 by P.L.
Who is liable to pay GST under the proposed GST regime? Under the GST regime, tax is payable by the taxable person on the supply of goods and/or services. Liability to pay tax arises when the taxable person crosses the turnover threshold of Rs.
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.
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?
Steps to Apply for Amnesty in UAE
There are two main concerns about tax amnesty. First, if it is anticipated it may increase cheating and reduce the efficiency of the tax system. Second, amnesty may be inequitable by letting cheaters 'off the hook'.
It ends illegal immigration, restores law and order, provides legal status (no amnesty) for certain long-term undocumented immigrants, strengthens the American workforce, modernizes our legal immigration system, and helps pay down the national debt.
The GST Amnesty Scheme under Section 128A grants total waiver of pending interest and penalty amount if the tax dispute amount is paid by an eligible taxpayer on or before March 31, 2025.
A new UAE visa amnesty program started in late 2024 and concluded on December 31, 2024, delivering a crucial opportunity for people who had overstayed their visas. As of 2025, there is no active amnesty program.