GST Portal releases salient features of Quarterly Return filing & Monthly Payment of Taxes (QRMP) Scheme



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The GST portal has introduced the Quarterly Return filing & Monthly Payment of Taxes (QRMP) Scheme, effective from 1 January 2021. This scheme allows registered persons with an aggregate annual turnover (AATO) of up to Rs 5 crore in the previous financial year to file their returns quarterly and make monthly tax payments. Those who meet the criteria and have filed their GSTR-3B for October 2020 by the due date will be migrated by default, but can opt out by 31 January 2021. The scheme offers flexibility in tax payment methods and includes an Invoice Furnishing Facility (IFF).

Salient features of Quarterly Return filing & Monthly Payment of Taxes (QRMP) Scheme

Sl. No.

Class of RPs with AATO of

Default Return Option

1

Up to Rs 1.5 Cr., who have furnished Form GSTR-1 on quarterly basis in current FY

Qtrly

2

Up to Rs 1.5 Cr., who have furnished Form GSTR-1 on monthly basis in current FY

Monthly

3

More than Rs 1.5 Cr. and up to Rs 5 Cr. in preceding FY

Qtrly

1. Who can opt for the scheme: Following registered person (hereinafter RP) can file quarterly returns and pay tax on monthly basis w.e.f. 01.01.2021 :

  • An RP who is required to file Form GSTR 3B with AATO of up to Rs 5 Cr. in the previous financial year is eligible. If AATO crosses Rs 5 Cr. during a qtr., RP will become in-eligible for the Scheme from next quarter.
  • Any person obtaining a new registration or opting out of Composition Scheme can also opt for this Scheme.
  • The option to avail this Scheme can be availed GSTIN wise. Therefore, few GSTINs for that PAN can opt for the Scheme and remaining GSTINs can remain out of the Scheme.

2. Changes on the GST Portal: For qtr. Jan., 2021 to March, 2021, all RPs whose AATO for the FY 2019-20 is up to Rs 5 Cr. and have furnished the return in Form GSTR-3B for the month of October, 2020 by 30th 2020, will be migrated by default in the GST system as follows:

3. When can a person opt for the scheme:

  • Facility can be availed throughout the year, in any quarter.
  • Option for QRMP Scheme, once exercised, will continue till RP revises the option or his AATO exceeds Rs 5 Cr.
  • RPs migrated by default can choose to remain out of the scheme by exercising their option from 5th, 2020 till 31st Jan., 2021.

4. The RPs opting for the scheme can avail the facility of Invoice Furnishing Facility (IFF), so that the outward supplies to registered person is reflected in their Form GSTR 2A & 2B.

5. Payment of tax under the scheme:

  • RPs need to pay tax due in each of first two months (by 25th of next month) in the Qtr, by selecting “Monthly payment for quarterly taxpayer” as reason for generating Challan.
  • RPs can either use Fixed Sum Method (pre-filled challan) or Self-Assessment Method (actual tax due), for monthly payment of tax for first two months, after adjusting ITC.
  • No deposit is required for the month, if there is nil tax liability.
  • Tax deposited for first 02 months can be used for adjusting liability for the qtr. in Form GSTR-3B and can’t be used for any other purpose till the filing of return for the qtr.

6. Click here for details of Notification and CBIC Circular.

FAQ :

Registered persons with an aggregate annual turnover (AATO) of up to Rs 5 crore in the previous financial year are eligible. New registrations and those opting out of the Composition Scheme can also avail this facility. If AATO exceeds Rs 5 crore during a quarter, the person becomes ineligible from the next quarter.

For the quarter January 2021 to March 2021, registered persons with an AATO up to Rs 5 crore for FY 2019-20, who filed their GSTR-3B for October 2020 by the due date, will be migrated to the scheme by default.

The option can be availed throughout the year, in any quarter. Registered persons migrated by default can choose to remain out of the scheme by exercising their option between 5th December 2020 and 31st January 2021. Once exercised, the option continues until revised or AATO exceeds Rs 5 crore.

Registered persons opting for the QRMP Scheme can avail the Invoice Furnishing Facility (IFF). This ensures that their outward supplies to registered persons are reflected in their Form GSTR 2A & 2B.

Tax due in the first two months of a quarter must be paid monthly by the 25th of the following month, selecting 'Monthly payment for quarterly taxpayer'. Taxpayers can use either the Fixed Sum Method or the Self-Assessment Method, adjusting Input Tax Credit (ITC). No deposit is needed if tax liability is nil.

No, tax deposited for the first two months of a quarter can only be used for adjusting the liability in the quarterly Form GSTR-3B and cannot be used for any other purpose until the return for the quarter is filed.




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