Taxpayers Urge Extension Of GSTR-9 Filing Deadline Citing Glitches In MCA Portal

The last date for filing GSTR-9 for financial year 2024-25, which ended on March 31, 2025, is today, December 31, 2025. However, with many goods and services tax (GST) payers facing troubles in navigating the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) website, many have now asked for an extension in filing their financial results.

Taxpayers claimed that they were facing technical difficulties and frequent glitches on the MCA portal. They also said they were facing repeated timeouts on the site which was disrupting the filing of the companies’ annual reports before the deadline. Many even took to social media to flag these difficulties and urged for an extension.

 The hashtag “Extend due date immediately” was trending on social media site X (formerly Twitter).

What is GSTR-9

GSTR-9 is the form under which companies file their annual goods and service tax (GST) returns every financial year. It provides consolidated data and receipts of all monthly and quarterly returns filed during the year. Taxpayers with an aggregate annual turnover over Rs 2 crore are required to compulsorily file GSTR-9. This includes sales, purchases, input tax credits, and taxes filed under GSTR-1, GSTR-2B, and GSTR-3B during the financial year.

Notably, GSTR-9 consists of all details regarding the outward and inward supplies made or received during the financial year under the different tax heads, such as CGST, SGST & IGST, along with the cess and HSN codes.

If the returns and all financial results are not filed with the MCA by today, companies and taxpayers risk penalties.

Many accounting associations have also submitted their request to the Union Ministry of Finance, while showing difficulties faced by professionals while filing the return form, and urging for an extension. However, so far there has been no response from officials regarding any update on the matter.

How to file GSTR-9 on GST Portal

Under the GST portal, one can file GSTR-9 by navigating to the ‘Services’ section. Then they will need to go to ‘Returns’ and chose ‘Annual Return’ and select the relevant financial year. After that, they will have to answer the questionnaire and enter the required details in the different tables for the financial year. Then, preview the draft GSTR-9 in excel or PDF format. Check the liabilities or late fees relevant, and file the GSTR-9 form.