GST Compliance Calendar August 2025
Filing GST returns on time is key to staying compliant and avoiding penalties. This GST Compliance Calendar for August 2025 helps taxpayers, consultants, and businesses track all important GST due dates in one place. Whether you’re a regular taxpayer, a composition dealer, or involved in e-commerce, this guide is tailored for you.
Key GST Due Dates for August 2025
| Date | Return/Form | Description | Who Should File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 2025 | GSTR-7 | TDS return under GST | GST-registered deductors (e.g., govt depts) |
| 10 Aug 2025 | GSTR-8 | TCS return under GST | E-commerce operators |
| 11 Aug 2025 | GSTR-1 | Outward supplies for July 2025 (monthly filers) | Turnover > ₹5 crore or opted for monthly |
| 13 Aug 2025 | IFF | Invoice Furnishing Facility – July 2025 (QRMP scheme) | Quarterly filers (optional for July) |
| 13 Aug 2025 | GSTR-6 | Input Service Distributor return | ISDs |
| 20 Aug 2025 | GSTR-3B | Summary return with payment of tax for July 2025 | All monthly filers |
| 22 Aug 2025 | GSTR-3B (QRMP) | For July 2025 – Group A States* | QRMP scheme taxpayers |
| 24 Aug 2025 | GSTR-3B (QRMP) | For July 2025 – Group B States* | QRMP scheme taxpayers |
| 28 Aug 2025 | CMP-08 | Quarterly statement-cum-payment for Apr–Jun 2025 | Composition scheme taxpayers |
| 30 Aug 2025 | ITC-04 | Details of job work for Apr–Jun 2025 | Principal sending goods for job work |
*Group A: Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and UTs
*Group B: The remaining States and UTs
What is the GST Compliance Calendar?
A GST compliance calendar outlines all the important GST due dates for the month. It helps ensure timely return filing, tax payment, and avoids late fees under Sections 47 and 50 of the CGST Act, 2017.
Legal References You Should Know
- Section 39, CGST Act: Covers GSTR-3B and other returns
- Rule 61: Timeline for GSTR-3B
- Rule 59(6): Restriction on filing GSTR-1 if GSTR-3B pending
- Section 10(3): CMP-08 non-compliance can lead to composition scheme lapse
- Rule 45(3): ITC-04 filing for job work
Expert Tip from Efiletax
Don’t wait till due date. File GSTR-1 and 3B early to avoid last-minute portal issues. Delays can block e-Invoice generation or restrict ITC under Rule 36(4).
Why GST Compliance Calendar August 2025 Matters
- Late fees can go up to ₹5,000 per return
- Interest @18% per annum on late payments
- Composition dealers can lose eligibility
- ITC mismatches may lead to SCN or audits
FAQs – August 2025 GST Return Due Dates
Q1. Can I revise GSTR-3B once filed?
No. You must adjust the error in the next return month.
Q2. What if CMP-08 is not filed by 28 Aug 2025?
Late fee and interest will apply. Repeated default can cancel your composition status.
Q3. Who is exempt from filing GSTR-1?
Taxpayers under composition scheme or with nil outward supply (and opted out of filing GSTR-1) are exempt.
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GST Compliance Calendar August 2025: Get all GST return due dates including GSTR-3B, CMP-08, ITC-04, and more. Stay penalty-free with timely filing.