Adv Aditya Narayan 
The proposals to reduce or eliminate the 18% GST rate on health insurance premiums likely to be considered in the upcoming meeting. The 54th GST Council meeting is expected to be convened in Delhi on September 9 to address key …
Starting in October 2024, share buyback proceeds will be treated as dividend income and taxed according to the shareholder’s applicable income tax slab. Starting October 1, 2024, the landscape for share buyback in India will undergo a significant transformation. The …
CBIC Instruction Dated 12 August 2024: Guidelines for 2nd All-India Drive against Fake GST Registrations The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has issued new guidelines in preparation for the second All-India drive against fake GST registrations, as …
If you’ve received an intimation under Section 143(1) but believe the refund amount is incorrect, you can file a rectification request under Section 154(1) Raising Rectification Request u/s.154(1): When you successfully file your Income Tax Return (ITR), the next phase …
According to insider sources, field formations argue that fancy number plates are a luxury and should be taxed accordingly. The debate over whether fancy vehicle number plates should attract Goods and Services Tax (GST) has intensified, with tax authorities seeking …
The CBDT typically issues a circular on TDS from salaries for employers after the Finance Bill receives the President’s assent and is notified. The July 2024 Budget introduced significant changes to the income tax laws under the new tax regime, …
The standard UPI transaction limit is Rs 1 lakh per transaction. However, for certain categories, such as capital markets, collections, insurance, and foreign inward remittances, the limit is set at Rs 2 lakh. For Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and the …
Press Release Dated 7 August 2024: CBDT relaxes provisions of TDS/TCS in the event of death of deductee/collectee before linkage of PAN and Aadhaar In a recent update, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued Circular No. 8 …
The MFD association explained that many MFDs, believing they were receiving net commissions, did not secure a GST registration number post-2017. The Odisha MFD Association (Mutual Fund Distributors Association) has approached the GST Commissioner in Bhubaneswar, seeking leniency on penalties …
Gauhati High Court Ruling in case of Shree Shyam Steel vs Government of India The Gauhati High Court has ruled in the case of Shree Shyam Steel Vs UOI [WP(C)/ 3838/2024] that the State GST Authorities cannot benefit from Notification …
This ongoing scam has been observed year after year, particularly after the original ITR filing deadline, as scammers attempt to exploit taxpayers eagerly awaiting their refunds. With the recent deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) just passed and the …
In a country without a robust social security net and with rickety government medical infrastructure, the high 18% GST on life and health insurance premiums defies logic. The pinch is real every time you pay the premium for your life …
GSTR 1A: FAQs and Manual on Filing GSTR-1A Following the Government’s notification no. 12/2024 dated July 10, 2024, Form GSTR-1A has been introduced for the tax period starting July 2024. This optional facility allows taxpayers to add, amend, or rectify …
Advice of CBDT Chief Ravi Agarwal to Income Tax Officers Ravi Agarwal, the newly appointed Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), has urged income tax officials to adopt a prudent approach in their duties. This guidance, along …
This AI Scrutiny system has been successfully finalized and tested, and it will be implemented for the first time this year before before any tax refund. Income Tax Refund: This year, taxpayers should be prepared for delays in their income …
CBIC uncovered fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) amounting to Rs. 36,374 crore, involving 9,190 cases in the FY 2023-24. The Central Tax formations under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) uncovered fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) amounting …
Know about the consequences of filing Income Tax return (ITR Filing) after the deadline of 31 July 2024 For individual taxpayers whose accounts do not require auditing, the last date to file income tax returns (ITR filing) for FY 2023–24 …
The waiver applies to GST notices issued under Section 73, which pertains to non-fraudulent cases. Budget 2024 has introduced significant relief measures in shape of waiver of interest and penalty for individuals and companies registered under the Goods and Services …
FORM GSTR-1A for GSTR-1 Amendment will be available every month from the due date or actual filing date of FORM GSTR-1, whichever is later, until the actual filing of the corresponding FORM GSTR-3B. GSTR-1 Amendment: The Government has introduced FORM …
The 2024 Budget has introduced stricter rules for obtaining these clearance certificates, particularly focusing on compliance with the Black Money Act. Starting October 1, a new mandate requires anyone living in India to obtain a tax clearance certificate before leaving …