GST compliance: Returns to be time-barred after 3 years starting July 2025; experts warn of risks in absence of redressal

Starting with the July 2025 tax period, Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns will become time-barred after three years from the original due date, the GST Network (GSTN) said in an advisory issued Saturday. This means taxpayers will no longer be able to file monthly or annual returns beyond that window, with the restriction set to be enforced on the GST portal from August 2025 onward.The move is p…