CBIC Circular No. 206/18/2023 Dated. 31 October 2023 CBIC Circular 206/18/2023-GST: Based on the recommendations of the GST Council in its 52nd meeting held on 7 October, 2023, at New Delhi, the Tax Research Unit (TRU) of the Department of …
CBIC Circular 205/17/2023 Dated. 31 October 2023 CBIC Circular 205/17/2023: In its 50th meeting, the GST Council recommended a reduction in the GST rate to 5% for imitation zari thread or yarn, known by various trade names. This important clarification …
CBIC Circular No. 204/16/2023 Dated. 27 October 2023 CBIC Circular 204/16/2023 (GST): The trade and field formations have recently reached out with questions regarding the tax implications of providing personal bank guarantees by Directors to secure credit facilities for their …
CBIC Circular No. 203/15/2023 Dt. 27 October 2023 The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued Circular 203/15/2023 to provide clarity on determining the place of supply for specific services, namely transportation of goods, advertising services, and …
CBIC Circular 202/14/2023 Dt. 27 October 2023 CBIC Circular 202/14/2023: In response to numerous requests for clarification regarding the admissibility of receiving export remittances in INR Vostro accounts, as permitted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in the context …
CBIC Notification 52/2023 Dated. 26 October 2023 CBIC Notification 52/2023: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) vide its Notification No. 52/2023 dated.26th October 2023 makes the following rules further to amend the CGST Rules 2017. These rules …
GST on Gold Coins, White Goods and Discount Coupons GST on Gold Coins, White Goods and Discount Coupons: In a significant ruling, the authority for advance rulings (AAR) of Telangana has clarified that the distribution of gold coins, white goods, …
Cancellation of GST Registration Can Solely Occur U/S. 29 r.w Rule 21 In a recent ruling, the Allahabad High Court reaffirmed the legal framework for cancellation of GST registration. The court emphasized that the cancellation of GST registration should be …
WB AAR Clarifies GST Exemption on Question Paper Printing In a significant ruling, the West Bengal Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) has clarified that Goods and Services Tax (GST) does not apply to services involving the printing of question papers …
DGGI’s Efforts to Combat GST Evasion In its mission to combat GST evasion across India, the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has achieved remarkable milestones from April 2020 to September 2023. DGGI’s vigilant approach has uncovered more than 6,000 …
GSTN Advisory Dt. 17 October 2023 In light of recent amendments to the CGST/SGST Act, the IGST Act, and the CGST/SGST Rules, individuals or entities situated outside the taxable territory, providing online money gaming services to individuals within the taxable …
In a recent ruling dated September 12, 2023, the Kerala High Court ordered that the denial of ITC to a buyer solely based on missing entries in GSTR-2A of seller is not justifiable. The court emphasized that the GSTR-2A form …
In a significant development, the Kerala High Court has overturned the disallowance of tax credit for small-scale dealers, attributed to the challenges faced during the initial implementation of the GST regime. The decision, handed down by Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh, …
No Service Tax on Water and Electricity Supply to Tenants: In a recent ruling by the Hyderabad Bench of Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), it was ruled against applicability of service tax on water and electricity supply …
CBIC Clarification on Taxability of Gangajal In response to controversies based on some recent media report on taxability of Gangajal, the official handle of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes (CBIC) in its tweet in social media “X” (previously tweeter) …
In an update on the GST portal on 12th October 2023, GSTN has informed about development of a new functionality in the GST portal for enrolment of unregistered persons for supply of goods through E-Commerce operators. In terms of the …
In an update in the GST portal on 12th October 2023, GSTN has informed about the development of a facility for E-Commerce Operators through whom unregistered persons can supply goods. Under this facility in the GST portal, the GSTN has …
GSTR 2A and GSTR 3B Discrepancy Not Grounds for ITC Denial In a significant ruling, the Hon’ble High Court of Kerala, in the case of M/s. Henna Medicals vs. State Tax Office, Thalassery & Ors., held on 19th September 2023 …
Introduction-Highlights of 52nd GST Council Meeting The 52nd GST Council Meeting, held in New Delhi, concluded with several significant decisions aimed at boosting specific sectors and streamlining tax provisions. Finance Minister Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman announced the outcomes, showcasing a focus …
Special Campaign 3.0: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has initiated Special Campaign 3.0 dedicated to promoting cleanliness (Swachhata) within various branches of Income Tax Department throughout nation. The campaign kickstarted with a preparatory phase commencing on September 15, …