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GST Returns: Types and Filing Guide

Complete guide to GST returns. Types of returns, due dates, and filing process.

GetYourCA Team
20 February 2026·Updated 20 February 20261 min read12.5K views

Types of GST Returns#

Regular Returns:#

  • GSTR-1: Outward supplies
  • GSTR-3B: Monthly summary
  • GSTR-9: Annual return
  • GSTR-9C: Audit return

Other Returns:#

  • GSTR-4: Composition
  • GSTR-5: NRI
  • GSTR-6: Input service distributor
  • GSTR-7: TDS
  • GSTR-8: TCS
  • GSTR-10: Final return

Due Dates#

ReturnFrequencyDue Date
GSTR-1Monthly11th/13th
GSTR-3BMonthly20th
GSTR-4Quarterly18th
GSTR-9Annual31st Dec

Who Files What?#

Monthly:#

  • Turnover > Rs 5 crore

Quarterly:#

  • Turnover < Rs 5 crore (opt-in)

Composition:#

  • GSTR-4 (quarterly)

Filing Process#

  1. Login to GST portal
  2. Prepare return data
  3. File returns
  4. Pay tax due
  5. Verify status

Consequences of Late Filing#

  • Late fee: Rs 50/day (Rs 25 each)
  • Interest on tax due
  • Cannot file subsequent returns

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