“Ticking Tax Clock: J&K State Taxes Department Unveils Crucial March GST Deadlines — Miss the Date, Pay the Price.”

||Black and White Digital News||

||Tejveer Singh April 05,2025 ||

SRINAGAR: As the financial year draws to a close, the Jammu and Kashmir State Taxes Department has issued an official and comprehensive notification outlining the critical Goods and Services Tax (GST) return filing deadlines for the month of March 2025 and the January–March 2025 quarter. This crucial announcement serves as a wake-up call to registered taxpayers, composition dealers, e-commerce operators, and various stakeholders to ensure strict compliance or risk financial penalties and potential disruption in input tax credit claims.

The department’s notification, meticulous in detail and firm in tone, leaves no room for leniency or delay. It highlights the pressing importance of timely return filing — not only as a matter of routine compliance but also as a pivotal aspect of maintaining a smooth tax ecosystem.

Key Monthly GST Filing Deadlines for March 2025:

GSTR-3B (Summary return for regular taxpayers): April 20, 2025

GSTR-1 (Details of outward supplies): April 11, 2025

GSTR-5 (Non-resident taxpayers) & GSTR-6 (Input Service Distributors): April 13, 2025

GSTR-7 (TDS deductors) & GSTR-8 (E-commerce operators): April 10, 2025

These dates are non-negotiable, and delay in adherence could lead to automated late fees and possible compliance scrutiny.

Quarterly Filing Deadlines (January–March 2025):

For businesses under the Quarterly Return Monthly Payment (QRMP) scheme:

GSTR-1: April 13, 2025

GSTR-3B: April 22 & April 24, 2025 (Depending on the state)

For Composition Scheme Dealers:

CMP-08 (Quarterly tax payment): April 18, 2025.

For OIDAR (Online Information and Database Access or Retrieval Services) providers:

GSTR-5A: April 20, 2025

Optional and Special Returns:

IFF (Invoice Furnishing Facility) for March 2025: Not Applicable

RFD-10 (Application for refund under specific schemes): Due within 2 years from the last day of the quarter in which the relevant supply was received.

The department, in its communiqué, emphasized that adherence to these deadlines is not merely a compliance ritual, but an essential mechanism to ensure uninterrupted input tax credit flow, smooth inter-entity settlements, and avoidance of compliance gridlocks.

Department’s Advisory to Taxpayers:

Officials strongly urged all stakeholders to:

Stay updated by regularly visiting the official GST portal www.gst.gov.in

Monitor for notifications regarding possible deadline extensions or technical updates

File early to avoid last-minute portal glitches or documentation errors

The underlying message is clear: procrastination in GST compliance now comes with a price. Whether it’s a small enterprise, a medium-scale service provider, or a large e-commerce entity, all taxpayers are expected to remain vigilant and responsible.

The Final Word: Don’t Just Comply — Anticipate and Act:

As India’s tax system continues to digitize and demand precision, the State Taxes Department of J&K has set a firm precedent. With strict timelines, transparent advisories, and a robust digital platform, the department is reinforcing its commitment to an efficient and responsive tax administration model.

For every taxpayer, March 2025 may be closing — but the compliance clock is only ticking faster. Miss a beat, and the penalties won’t be far behind.