Question:-26

We have been told that GSTR 9 should be filed first. It is also told that GSTR 9C is to be filed. Once the GSTR 9 is filed no corrections are allowed in GSTR 9. We are not much acquainted with GSTR 9C. Unless GSTR 9 is filed we cannot file GSTR 9C. If any corrections required by GSTR 9C in GSTR 9 it is not possible. Please let me know whether we can file GSTR 9 and GSTR 9C file simultaneously. GSTR 9C is not allow to fill unless GSTR 9 is filed.

Answer

One can file GSTR 9C only when GSTR 9 is filed and there is no possibility of simultaneous filing of GSTR 9 and GSTR 9C.

Further it is advised that whatever additional declarations are supposed to be made should be made through GSTR 9 and not through GSTR 9C as GSTR 9C is an Audit Report and will be considered as findings in the course of GST Audit.