GST Payment Due Today: April 19 is Final Day for Taxpayers to File and Pay Without Penalty
Taxpayers are reminded that the GST payment deadline for April 2025 falls today, April 19. Ensure challan payments and returns are completed to avoid penalties.
Key Highlights:
GST Payment 19 April 2025 is a major compliance deadline for Indian businesses and GST-registered taxpayers. Today marks the last date for filing GSTR-3B returns and making corresponding tax payments for the previous tax period. Delays beyond this date may invite late fee penalties, interest charges, and even GSTIN suspension in severe cases.
Every month, the 20th is the standard due date for most taxpayers for filing GSTR-3B, but because 20 April 2025 falls on a Sunday, the effective last date becomes Saturday, 19 April 2025.
What Needs to Be Filed Under GST Payment 19 April 2025
If you are a registered taxpayer under the Goods and Services Tax system, the following actions must be completed today:
- GSTR-3B Filing: A self-declared summary return of outward supplies, input tax credit, and tax payable.
- GST Payment: Make payments for CGST, SGST, IGST, and Cess through PMT-06 challan.
- QRMP Scheme Taxpayers: Though GSTR-3B is quarterly, payment for March must be made using the challan today.
Even a day’s delay may result in an 18% annual interest on outstanding tax and ₹50 per day as late fees (₹20/day for NIL filers).
Steps to Make GST Payment Online Today
Here’s how businesses can make the GST payment easily before the day ends:
- Log in to GST Portal at www.gst.gov.in
- Navigate to Services > Payments > Create Challan
- Select the tax heads (CGST, SGST, IGST, Cess)
- Generate Challan using Form GST PMT-06
- Pay using Net Banking, UPI, NEFT, or RTGS
💡 Ensure your payment reflects in the Electronic Cash Ledger before proceeding to file GSTR-3B.
Penalties for Missing GST Payment 19 April 2025
Non-compliance with today’s deadline can lead to:
- Interest: 18% per annum on unpaid tax
- Late Fee: ₹50/day (₹20/day for NIL returns)
- ITC Blocking: Input Tax Credit may be denied for non-filing
- GSTIN Suspension: Continued non-filing may result in deactivation
- Legal Notices: Businesses may attract scrutiny and notices from GST authorities
Who Needs to Act Before Day-End
GST Payment 19 April 2025 applies to:
- Businesses under monthly GSTR-3B filing system
- Taxpayers under QRMP scheme making March tax payments
- Entities with backlog liabilities from earlier months
- Anyone who received notices for shortfall in prior returns
If you fall under any of these categories, failing to file or pay GST today could trigger system-based late fee impositions.
Ensure GST Compliance Before Midnight
GST Payment 19 April 2025 is more than a due date—it’s a financial safeguard for businesses. With GSTN becoming increasingly automated, delays can lead to automatic penalties and compliance issues.
Complete your tax payment and return filing before 11:59 PM today to stay penalty-free and maintain your compliance record.
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