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GST Penalty Calculator (Rationalized)

Calculate late filing fees and interest with turnover-based caps (post-June 2021 rules). Small businesses save up to 80% vs old ₹10,000 cap!

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How to Use

Simple: Select return type (GSTR-1/3B), enter tax amount, choose due date and filing date. Get instant calculation of late fees and interest.

💸 Calculate Penalty

💡 Late fee caps vary by turnover (rationalized since June 2021)
💡 Total tax payable for the period. Use 0 for nil returns.

Penalty Calculation

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Rationalized Penalty Rates (Post June 2021)

Late Fee (Per Day):

  • Regular returns: ₹50/day (₹25 CGST + ₹25 SGST)
  • Nil returns: ₹20/day (₹10 CGST + ₹10 SGST)

Maximum Late Fee (Turnover-Based):

  • Nil returns: ₹500 (₹250 + ₹250)
  • GSTR-4 (Composition): ₹2,000 fixed (regardless of turnover)
  • Turnover < ₹1.5 Cr: ₹2,000 (₹1,000 + ₹1,000)
  • Turnover ₹1.5-5 Cr: ₹5,000 (₹2,500 + ₹2,500)
  • Turnover > ₹5 Cr: ₹10,000 (₹5,000 + ₹5,000)

Interest (Section 50):

  • Rate: 18% per annum (calculated daily)
  • Applies to: Net cash liability only (not ITC portion)
  • GSTR-1: No interest (only late fee)
  • GSTR-3B/Other returns: Interest on delayed tax payment

Note: Amnesty schemes may reduce penalties. Always check latest GST notifications before payment.

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