Government Extends Due Date To File GST Return Using Form GSTR-1

The government on Monday extended the due date for furnishing form GSTR-1 (Goods and Services Tax Return) for the period from July 2017 to September 2018 till October 31, 2018. "It has been observed that the number of taxpayers who have filed form GSTR-3B is substantially higher than the number of taxpayers who have furnished form GSTR-1. Non-furnishing of Form GSTR-1 is liable to late fee and penalty as per the provisions of the GST...