GST Portal Glitch: Extension to the Rescue...?

GST portal faces technical issues delaying GSTR-1 filings Delays may disrupt Input Tax Credit claims, affecting cash flow Taxpayers urge CBIC to extend filing deadline Businesses across India face a potential delay in filing their GSTR-1 returns as the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) portal encounters technical difficulties. With the January 11, 2025, deadline for December 2024 returns fast approaching, taxpayers and professionals are calling for urgent action. On 10 January, GSTN wrote on X, “GST portal is currently experiencing technical issues and is under maintenance. We expect the portal to be operational by 12:00 noon. CBIC is being sent an incident report to consider an extension of the filing date. Thank you for your understanding and patience!”