Deadline to file GSTR-2, GSTR-3 for July extended

In a move to give relief to GST taxpayers, the government on Monday extended the deadline to file returns GSTR-2 and GSTR-3 for July to November 30 and December 11 respectively.

Form GSTR-2 reflects purchases made by a business whereas GSTR-3 is a combination of sales and purchases. 

The deadline to file GSTR-2 was Tuesday whereas the last date for filing GSTR-3 was November 10.

"To facilitate trade, the last date for filing GSTR-2 and GSTR-3 for July 2017 has been extended to November 30 and December 11 respectively," a government tweet said. 

"A notification in this regard will be issued to facilitate