GST CMP-08 is Now Live for Composition Taxpayers
Recently, the GST council had brought a new GST return filing model for the taxpayers having GST registration under the Composition scheme.
Under that, a new GST return, GST CMP-08 has been introduced. The GST CMP-08 shall replace the existing return GSTR-4.
The GST council has recently extended the due date for filing of FORM GST CMP-08 for the 1st quarter (April 2019 to June 2019) from 31st July 2019 to 31st August 2019.
The new return GST CMP-08 has now been made available on the GST portal. Composition Taxpayers shall now file GST CMP-08 instead of GSTR-4.
1. Why was GST CMP-08 due date been extended?
The Deadline for the GST return filing for Composition Taxpayers in FORM GST CMP-08 was extended because the said FORM GST CMP-08 was not yet available at the common portal (i.e. GST Portal).
- The due date for GST CMP-08 was extended from 18th July to 31st July 2019, and then to 31st August 2019.
- However, the GST CMP-08 return is now available for filing.
- The Taxpayers having GST registration under the Composition scheme as well as the GST Professionals can now file this return easily.
2. Who shall file GST CMP-08?
All taxpayers who have opted for the GST registration in composition scheme shall file GST CMP-08 every quarter. 2 kinds of taxpayers have to file this return:
- The manufacturers of goods
- Retailers with aggregate turnover up to ₹1.5 crore but except these:
- Manufacturers of ice cream or sin goods, i.e. pan masala or tobacco products.
- Inter-state suppliers
- Casual taxpayers or NRI taxpayers
- E-commerce operator.
3. What details are to be filled in GST CMP-08 nil return?
In Nil GST CMP-08 return, the following details are to be filled:
- Outward supply (sale)
- Liability due to GST reverse charge (incl. import of services)
- Any other GST tax liability
Very importantly, there’s no provision to enter the details of inward supply (purchases) in GST CMP-08. Purchases can’t be entered in this return.
4. What is the deadline to file GST CMP-08?
The GST CMP-08 has to be filed on 18th of the month succeeding the quarter of a particular financial year.
However, the due date for filing GST CMP-08 for the quarter of April 2019 to June 2019 is extended from 31st July 2019 to 31st August 2019.
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