The GST Amnesty Scheme 2025 (Section 128A of the CGST Act) provides a conditional waiver of interest and penalties for non-fraudulent demand notices issued under Section 73 for FY 2017-18 to 2019-20. Taxpayers must pay the full tax liability by March 31, 2025, and withdraw pending appeals to qualify.
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.
The GST network issued another advisory on 7th June 2025, implementing the rule of time-barring of GST return filing beyond three years from the due date. By this update, taxpayers will not be able to file GST returns after three years from the due date of such return.
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%).
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.
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.
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.
The shift to a two-slab system of 5% and 18%, removing the earlier 12% and 28% rates, will make taxation more transparent and easier to follow. At the same time, a 40% on luxury and sin goods such as pan masala, tobacco, aerated drinks, high-end cars, yachts, and private aircraft ensures fairness and revenue balance.
For example, the information from your 2024 tax return determines the GST/HST credit amount you get for the payment period from July 2025 to June 2026. You could get up to: $533 if you are a single individual. $698 if you are married or have a common-law partner.
✅ The Good News: You Can Prevent GST Notices
With effect from 1st October 2025, the Indian GST regime is set to introduce a series of important changes in how returns, credits, and compliance are handled. These changes aim to improve accuracy, reduce disputes, and align law and system behavior more closely.
Yes, from 1st July 2025, PAN-Aadhaar linking is compulsory for all new PAN applications. Q. What is the last date to file ITR for non-audit cases in 2025? The income tax return (ITR) deadline for non-audit taxpayers is extended to 15 September 2025.
GST is leviable only if aggregate turnover is more than 20 lacs. (Rs. 10 lacs in 11 special category States). For computing aggregate supplies turnover of all supplies made by you would be added.
The following category of tax persons are exempted from payment of 1% of GST in Cash 1. Registered taxpayers who have paid income tax above Rs 1.00 in Income Tax during the last two years continuously 2. Taxpayers who have zero-rated supplies without payment of duty and claimed refund of more than Rs 1.00 lac 3.
If your monthly output tax liability (on B2B supplies) is going to exceed ₹2.5 lakh, you shouldn't opt in; you can take the standard registration route. If you are among the persons notified under Section 25(6D) of the CGST Act who require enhanced verification, you may not be eligible for this simpler scheme.
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.
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.
You can claim a GST refund in the following situations, when additional tax is paid or deposited due to errors or omissions. When dealers and deemed export goods or services are subject to refund or refund. Refunds can also be made for purchases made by UN agencies or embassies.
India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) system has entered a new era with the rollout of GST 2.0, effective from September 22, 2025. The Council has simplified the structure into a 5% slab for essentials, 18% for standard goods, and 40% for luxury/sin items, replacing the earlier complex categories.
Three-year time limit introduced for filing past GST returns. Effective July 1, 2025, taxpayers in India will no longer be permitted to file GST returns if more than three years have elapsed since the original due date.
What is New in 2025 HST/GST Credit Increase? Every year, the CRA adjusts federal tax benefits based on inflation. For 2025, the CRA HST credit will rise by 2.7%, starting with the July 2025 GST HST payment. While this increase is lower than 2024's 4.7%, it still brings welcome support for millions across the country.
For any standard-rated supplies of goods or services that you make on or after 1 Jan 2024, you must charge GST at 9%. For instance, if you issue an invoice and receive payments for your supply on or after 1 Jan 2024, you must account for GST at 9%.
If there is an amnesty announced by the government for the default, then the GST penalty could be conditionally waived off.
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.
Later, in its 53rd meeting, the GST Council recommended introducing Section 128A to provide waiver of interest and penalties. In the 54th meeting, Rule 164 was introduced and made effective from 1st November 2024 through Notification No. 20/2024–Central Tax dated 8th October 2024.