GST

Entering interest in GSTR-4 Table 8

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Yes. Tax and late fee are auto-drafted in Table 8, but interest has to be entered manually.

Provisions

Rule 62, CGST Rules 2017; Sec 50(1), CGST Act 2017

Analysis

The GSTR-4 FAQ notes interest is entered by you. Interest under Sec 50(1) is 18 percent a year on tax paid late. Example: Q2 CMP-08 tax of ₹15,000 paid 40 days late; interest is about ₹15,000 x 18 percent x 40 / 365, roughly ₹296. Interest is paid in cash.

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  1. List any late CMP-08 payments.
  2. Calculate interest for each.
  3. Enter the total in Table 8.
  4. Pay in cash and file.

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