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GST Annual Return: GSTR-9 Complete Guide

How to file GSTR-9 annual return including reconciliation with GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, due dates, and common errors to avoid.

Alok K Acharya & Associates
1 April 2025·Updated 31 August 20261 min read
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GST Annual Return: GSTR-9 Complete Guide#

What is GSTR-9?#

Annual return for regular taxpayers.

Who Must File?#

All registered taxpayers with GSTIN.

Due Date#

31st December of next FY.

Contents of GSTR-9#

Part I - Basic Details#

  • GSTIN, Legal Name, Trade Name

Part II - Outward Supplies#

  • B2B, B2C, Exports

Part III - Inward Supplies#

  • Import, FII, ISD

Part IV - Input Tax Credit#

  • ITC availed, reversed, ineligible

Part V - Tax Liabilities#

  • Output tax payable

Part VI - Payments#

  • Tax paid, interest, penalty

Part VII - Demands and Refunds#

  • Demand pending, refund claimed

Reconciliation#

Compare with GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B.

Conclusion#

Annual return summarizes annual GST transactions.

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