Big Tax Relief in GST for Sept return 2025

Key tax reliefs Extended filing deadline: The due date for filing the GSTR-3B return for September 2025 has been extended to October 25, 2025, for both regular and quarterly taxpayers. Simplified GST structure: The previous four GST slabs (5%, 12%, 18%, 28%) have been replaced by a simpler two-slab system of 5% and 18%. Rate cuts on numerous goods: Daily essentials: Items like packaged milk, paneer, butter, ghee, dry fruits, and chocolates have seen their GST reduced from 12% or 18% to 5%. Electronics: TVs (up to 32"), air conditioners, and washing machines have had their GST lowered from 28% to 18%. Vehicles: Small cars and motorcycles with engines up to 350cc have seen their GST cut from 28% to 18%. Agriculture: Tractors and various agricultural machinery have had their GST reduced from 12% to 5%. Healthcare: GST on general medicines has been reduced to 5%, and many life-saving drugs and diagnostic equipment are now at 0% or 5%. Construction: Cement rates have been reduced from 28% to 18%.