CBIC Notification 56/2023 – CT: Extension of Time Limit for Order Issuance under Section 73(9) for Tax Recovery

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CBIC Notification No. 56/2023 Dated. 28 December 2023: Extension of Time Limit of Order Issuance Under Section-73(9) of CGST Act for Recovery of Tax Relating to FY 2018-19 & FY 2019-20 In line with the dynamic tax landscape, CBIC Notification …

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CBDT Circular 20/2023: Guidelines on TDS Deduction by E-Commerce Operators Under Section 194-O of Income Tax

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CBDT Circular No. 20/2023 Dated. 28 December 2023: Comprehensive Guidelines on Deduction of Tax (TDS) by e-Commerce Operators (ECOs) from Sale of Goods or Services Using their Digital Platform In a recent update, the Central Board of Direct Taxes, through …

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Potential Inclusion of Electricity in GST: Boosting Competitiveness and Cleaner Energy Initiatives

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Government Explores on Inclusion of Electricity in GST to Enhance the Tax Base While Benefiting both the Industry and Consumers In a significant development, the government is actively exploring the inclusion of electricity in GST framework. This move aims to …

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Exciting Change in GST Return from April 2025: Taxpayers May Get Option to Revise GST Returns

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CBIC is Working on Introduction of Revised GST Return Filing Option for Taxpayers by April 2025 In a potential game-changer for taxpayers, the government is considering the introduction of a revised GST return filing option as early as April 2025. …

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CBDT Notification 104/2023: Amendment in Rule 10TA & 10TD Pertaining to Safe Harbour Rules for International Transactions

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CBDT Notifies Amendment in Safe Harbour Rules for International Transactions – Notification No. 104/2023 Dated 19th December 2023 The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) vide its Notification No.104/2023 Dated. 19th December 2023 has notified some amendment in Rule 10TA …

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Lok Sabha Passes GST Bill to Enhance Functionality of GST Appellate Tribunals

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CGST (Second Amendment) Bill 2023 Passed in the Lok Sabha: Age Limit of President and Members of GST Appellate Tribunal Set at 70 and 67 Respectively. Taxpayers can Withdraw Cases from High Court or Supreme Court and Appeal to Tribunals …

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Instruction to GST Officers to Apply a Nuanced Approach in Secondment of Employee Cases: CBIC Instruction No. 5/2023

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CBIC Instruction 5/2023 (GST) Benefiting MNCs: Evaluate Secondment Cases Carefully. Supreme Court Ruling In Northern Operating Systems Case Does Not Apply Mechanically. Apply Section 74(1) only When there is Material Evidence of Fraud, Wilful Misstatement, or Suppression of Fact by …

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Finance Minister Introduces GST Bill in Lok Sabha to Raise the Age Limit of President and Members of the GST Appellate Tribunals

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Age Limit in the Bill for President & Members of GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) set to be Raised to 70 years & 67 years respectively, as opposed to the previous specifications of 67 years & 65 years. Advocates with 10 …

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CBDT Directs to Expedite Processing ITRs of AY 2018-19 to 2020-21 with Refund Claims for Sending Intimation by 31 January 2024

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CBDT Notification F.No.225/132/2023/ITA-II: Time Limit for Processing of Valid ITRs of AY 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21 extended to 31.01.2024 The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued direction to Income Tax Authorities vide its  Notification No. F. No.225/132/2023/ITA-II dated …

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Potential Income Tax Relief for Salaried Class Taxpayers in Upcoming Budget-2024

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More Income Tax Relief Expected for Salaried Class under New Tax Regime in the Upcoming Interim Budget 2024 Salaried class taxpayers in India may expect for a positive development very soon, as the BJP-led Modi government contemplates announcing income tax …

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GST Advisory 618: Two-Factor Authentication for Taxpayers

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Introduction of Two-Factor Authentication in GST for enhanced Log-in Security – GSTN Advisory 618  GST Advisory 618: In a recent development, the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has issued Advisory No. 618 dated December 1, 2023, notifying taxpayers about …

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GST Advisory 616: Biometric Based Aadhar Authentication and Document Verification for a Streamlined GST Registration

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Piloting of Biometric Based Aadhar Authentication and Document Verification for GST Registration – GSTN Advisory No. 616 dated. 1 December 2023 In a recent update, the Goods and Service Tax Network (GSTN) has rolled out Advisory No. 616, dated December …

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GST Instruction 4/2023: CBIC Directive for Electronic Uploading of Summary Notices (DRC-01) and Summary Orders (DRC-07) on Portal by Proper Officers

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GST Instruction 4/2023 Dated. 23 November 2023 for Electronic Uploading of DRC-01 & DRC-07 GST Instruction 4/2023: It has been brought to the notice of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) that some of the field formations …

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New ‘Discard ITR’ Option Introduced by Income Tax Department from AY 2023-24: Simplified ITR Process

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New Functionality ‘Discard ITR’ in the Income Tax Portal – Effective from AY 2023-24 In a significant development, the Income Tax Department has rolled out a pivotal feature ‘Discard ITR’ on its website, empowering taxpayers to discard previously filed but …

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CBDT Notification 99/2023: Central Government Specifies Dy DG (Tech Development Dvn) UIDAI for Disclosure of Information Respecting Assessees

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Central Government Specifies Dy Director General (Tech Development Dvn) UIDAI as Authority for Disclosure of Information Respecting Assessees: CBDT Notification No. 99/2023 Dated. 20 November 2023 The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) vide its Notification No. 99/2023 Dated. 20 …

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Corrigendum to Notification 4/2021: Changes in SFT Reporting of Mutual Fund Transactions

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Format, Procedure and Guidelines for submission of Statement of Financial Transaction (SFT) for Mutual Fund Transactions by Registrar & Share Transfer Agent: Corrigendum to Notification No. 4/2021 Corrigendum to Notification 4/2021: The format, procedure and guidelines for submission for SFT …

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Corrigendum to Notification No. 3 of 2021: Changes in SFT Reporting for Depository Transactions

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Corrigendum to Notification No. 3/2021: Format, Procedure and Guidelines for submission of Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT) for Depository Transactions Corrigendum to Notification 3/2021: The format, procedure, and guidelines for submission of information relating to capital gains on transfer of …

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GST Advisory 615 on Direct API Integration with IRPs for Seamless e-Invoicing

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Guidelines on Direct API Integration with IRPs for Seamless e-Invoicing: GST Advisory 615 Dt. 17 November 2023 In a significant move towards simplifying e-invoicing processes, the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has recently issued Advisory 615 on 17/11/2023. This …

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CBIC Notification 54/2023-CT: Biometric Based Aadhar Authentication for GST Registration Shall Apply to Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Puducherry

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Biometric Based Aadhar Authentication Applicable for Andhra Pradesh along with Gujarat and Puducherry: CBIC Notification No. 54/2023 (Central Tax) The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), on recommendation of the GST Council, makes the following further amendments in …

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GST Advisory 614: New Functionality for ITC Mismatch Reporting

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GST Advisory No. 614 Dated. 14.11.23 on Introduction of New Online Functionality for Reporting of ITC Mismatch Between GSTR-2B and GSTR-3B (Form GST DRC-01C Introduced) GST Advisory 614: In a recent groundbreaking update, the Goods and Service Tax Network (GSTN) …

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