Beware of Fake GST Summons: CBIC Warns Taxpayers

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DGGI Has Detected Cases where Individuals with Malicious Intention Issuing Fake Summons CBIC Warns Taxpayers about Fake Summons: In a recent development, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued a cautionary advisory regarding the emergence of …

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Understanding Section 43B(h) of Income Tax Act: Ensuring Timely Payments to Micro and Small Enterprises

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Provisions under Clause(h) of Section 43B of Income Tax Act The Finance Act of 2023 brought about a crucial amendment to Section 43B of the Income Tax Act, 1961, with the addition of clause (h) which took effect from April …

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Supreme Court Lowers 50% Penalty Levied for Transporting Goods after Expiry of Way Bill

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Supreme Court Order for Vardan Associates Pvt Ltd In a recent landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India addressed penalties imposed for transporting goods after the expiry of E-way bill validity. The case of Vardan Associates Pvt Ltd. vs. Assistant …

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Transfer of Land Development Rights on Joint Development Agreement for Residential Projects Attract GST: Telangana HC

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Court Upheld the Applicability of GST on Transfer of Land development Rights under JDA, Distinguishing it from Sale of Land GST on Transfer of Land Development Rights: In a significant development, the Telangana High Court has rejected a writ petition …

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Income Tax Raid at Encounter Specialist Pradeep Sharma Residence at Mumbai

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This Raid is a Part of an Extensive Investigation Against a Former MLA & MP Suspected in Significant Tax Evasion and Accumulating Disproportionate Assets The Income Tax Department’s Investigation Wing recently carried out a raid at the residence of former …

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FIR against Maharashtra State Tax Assistant Commissioner for Seeking 1 Crore Bribe

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Bribe Demand was Confirmed during the Course of the Investigation, Leading to the Registration of the FIR In a recent development, an Assistant Commissioner of Maharashtra’s tax department, along with several other officers from the State GST department, has come …

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Reduction in GST for Insurance Products Recommended by the Standing Committee on Finance

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Recommended a reduction in GST rates applicable to various health insurance products, including retail policies for senior citizens and micro-insurance policies, along with term policies The Standing Committee on Finance has recommended a reduction in the Goods and Services Tax …

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Notice under Section 133(6) of Income Tax Act 1961

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How to respond to Notices under Section 133(6) of I-T Act Notice under section 133(6) is a crucial provision granting investigative powers to designated officers within the income tax department. This section empowers the designated officers to ask the taxpayers …

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Government Plans to Restrict Invoice Editing Facility to Curb Fake Billing Practices

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Govt Plans to Remove Invoice Editing Feature in Next Financial Year Govt Plan to Remove Invoice Editing Option: In a bid to boost compliance and tackle the issue of fake invoicing, the Indian government is considering a significant change to …

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GST Appellate Tribunal by July to August 2024: Revenue Secretary

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GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) May Begin Operation by July-August 2024 The much-awaited Goods and Services Tax (GST) Appellate Tribunals, intended to resolve taxpayer disputes under the six-and-a-half years old indirect tax regime, may begin operations around July or August, Revenue …

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Amendment in GST Act: 1 Lakh Penalty for Non-Registration of Machines by Specified Persons

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Amendment in GST: Insertion of New Section 122A Prescribing Penalty, Seizure & Confiscation for Non-Registration of Machines by Tobacco Product manufacturers In a significant amendment to combat revenue leakage in the tobacco products manufacturing sector, the Finance Bill 2024 has …

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Persons Required to File Income Tax Return (ITR) as per I-T Act 1961

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Who is Required to File Income Tax Return Mandatorily? Persons required to file Income Tax Return: Compliance with tax regulations is essential for every taxpayer, necessitating the comprehensive disclosure of income details to the Income Tax Department. For this purpose, …

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Biometric Based Aadhar Authentication for GST Registration Likely to be Introduced Pan India – CBIC Chief

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GST Council may Consider Nationwide Rollout of Biometric Authentication for registration – Statement of CBIC Chief Biometric Authentication: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is contemplating the implementation of biometric based Aadhaar authentication across India for individuals seeking GST …

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CBDT Press Release: Notification about Release of All ITR Forms for the AY 2024-25

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CBDT Press Release about Release of Almost all ITR Forms for FY 2023-24 In a recent press release on February 2, 2024, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has officially announced the release of all Income Tax Return (ITR) …

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