Adv Aditya Narayan 
Taxpayers and stakeholders can submit their suggestions by visiting the webpage via the following link: https://eportal.incometax.gov.in/iec/foservices/#/pre-login/ita-comprehensive-review. In the Budget 2024-2025 speech, the Hon’ble Finance Minister announced a comprehensive review of the Income-tax Act, 1961. This initiative aims to simplify the …
This verdict of Supreme Court ensures the taxpayers a greater clarity on the validity of reassessment notices, while the Revenue can benefit from extended timelines due to pandemic-related challenges, albeit within defined limits. The Supreme Court recently ruled in favour …
Taxpayers who transport goods via Indian Railways’ Parcel Management System (PMS) must make the accurate entry of the Parcel Way Bill (PWB) number or RR No. into Part-B of the e-way bill on the EWB portal. Guidelines for Accurate Entry …
GSTN Advisory 528: GSTN e-Services App launched to replace the existing e-Invoice QR Code Verifier App The GSTN (Goods and Services Tax Network) is excited to announce the launch of its new GSTN e-Services App, which will soon replace the …
Notification No. 18 & 19 of 2024 (Central Tax) In a recent update, the Central Government, vide Notification 18/2024-CT, has taken a significant step by empowering the Principal Bench of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) to ensure …
No condonation application will be entertained by Income Tax Authorities beyond five years from the end of the relevant assessment year. Power of Income Tax Authorities in condoning delays in filing returns that claims refunds/ carry forward of losses: In …
New Rules to be Effective from 1 October 2024 As we step into October, several key rules regarding income tax, Aadhaar Card, TDS, and other financial regulations are set to change. From TDS adjustments on mutual funds and rent to …
If an Appointment Booking Link is provided after submission of form GST REG 1, the applicant must book an appointment to visit a GST Suvidha Kendra (GSK) for Biometric-Based Aadhaar Authentication and document verification. As per Advisory No. 525 dated …
This corrigendum notification specifies about some key amendments in few of the schedules of the Vivad se Vishwas Rules 2024 Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued Notification No. 105/2024 dated 27 September 2024, serving as a corrigendum to …
GoM reached a consensus on the need to provide relief to the common man. If tax rates on essential goods are reduced, alternative measures will be explored to make up for the lost revenue. The Group of Ministers (GoM) on …
Taxpayers can verify the validity of any document issued by tax officers through the GST common portal. The verification can be done both before and after logging in. Concerns have been raised regarding the validity of documents issued by tax …
The Invoice Management System (IMS) is a feature within the GST system where the invoices or records saved or filed by the supplier in GSTR-1/1A/IFF can be accepted, rejected, or kept pending by recipients to accurately avail ITC. With the …
The CGST Act mandates that any order for tax recovery under Section 74 must be issued within 5 years from the due date for filing the annual return for the relevant financial year. Under the Central Goods and Services Tax …
The Direct Tax Vivad se Viswas Scheme 2024 was introduced through the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024, with further provisions outlined in Notification No. 104/2024, G.S.R 584(E), issued on 20th September 2024. This scheme offers a simplified mechanism for settling …
To be eligible under Vivad se Viswas Scheme 2024 (VSV 2.0), tax disputes must be pending as of the cut-off date of July 22, 2024. One of the key benefits of settling disputes under VSV 2.0 is the waiver of …
The GST Act, 2017 is a special legislation that holistically deals with procedures, penalties, and offences relating to GST. Authorities cannot bypass these procedures and invoke the IPC In a significant ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that …
The court also ordered the respondents to reactivate the GST portal within one week, enabling the petitioner to file returns and pay off all liabilities. However, the court specified that if the petitioner fails to meet the compliance requirements within …
In a landmark decision, the Delhi High Court in Hari Kishan Sharma v. Govt Of NCT Of Delhi & Anr., [2024:DHC:6902-DB], ruled in favor of the taxpayer (assessee), emphasizing that discrepancies in Form 26AS should not be the sole reason …
The decision to form the GoM was partly influenced by demands from opposition-ruled states, such as West Bengal, which advocated for a complete exemption of GST on life and health insurance premiums. Several other states suggested lowering the GST rate …
Clarification in respect of advertising services provided to foreign clients The Central Board has issued a clarification in light of queries from trade and industry regarding advertising services provided by Indian companies to foreign clients. These clarifications aim to address …