The deadline for export tax rebates in 2019 is approaching! Are you ready?

"Mr. Zhang only remembered to declare the tax rebate last month, but found that it was already overdue, resulting in a direct loss of more than one hundred thousand yuan!" Such cases are not uncommon among export enterprises. Export tax rebates are an important source of profit for foreign trade enterprises, but the strict regulations on the declaration deadline have caused many enterprises to suffer losses. This article will provide you with a detailed interpretation of the key time nodes and precautions for export tax rebate declarations in 2019 to help you avoid unnecessary losses.

According to the relevant regulations of the State Administration of Taxation, the declaration deadline for export tax rebates in 2019 is mainly divided into two situations:

• Manufacturing Enterprises: The declaration must be completed within each value-added tax declaration period from the next month after the date of customs clearance of the goods (based on the export date indicated on the export customs declaration form) until April 30 of the following year.
• Foreign Trade Enterprises: Within each value-added tax declaration period from the next month after the date of customs clearance of the goods until April 30 of the following year, the declaration should be completed after collecting all relevant vouchers.

The following are several key time points for export tax rebate declarations in 2019:

• Exports in January 2019: The latest declaration time is the value-added tax declaration period in April 2020.
• Exports in December 2019: The April 2020 deadline also applies.
• Special Situations: In case of holidays, the declaration deadline may be postponed, and it is necessary to closely follow the notifications of the tax authorities.

Ms. Li's company once paid a heavy price for missing the declaration deadline:

• Overdue declarations will not be eligible for tax rebate policies.
• The refunded tax amounts may be recovered.
• It will affect the enterprise's tax payment credit rating.
• It may face penalties from the tax authorities.

To avoid missing the declaration deadline, experts from Zhongshitong suggest:

• Establish a dedicated export tax rebate declaration ledger.
• Set reminders for key time nodes.
• Prepare the required documents in advance.
• Maintain communication with professional agencies.

Export tax rebates are an important right of foreign trade enterprises, but the strict requirements for the declaration deadline require us to always be vigilant. After reading this article, are you clear about the declaration deadline for export tax rebates in 2019? Welcome to share your experiences or questions in the comment area, and let's jointly discuss how to better grasp the tax rebate opportunities and create more value for enterprises.