The Karnataka High Court has previously clarified in similar matters that consolidating multiple assessment years into a single SCN—whether under Section 73 or Section 74—violates GST provisions. In a significant ruling, the Orissa High Court has stayed a Show Cause …
Introduction to e-Invoicing E-Invoicing under GST refers to the electronic reporting of specific GST-related documents to designated Invoice Registration Portals (IRPs) to obtain an Invoice Reference Number (IRN). Contrary to common misconception, e-invoicing does not involve the generation of invoices …
The court emphasized that grants provided to cover day-to-day operational expenses, such as salaries and allowances, are not taxable under GST as they do not constitute consideration for goods or services supplied. The Kerala High Court in case of Kerala …
Section 292B provides that no notice, assessment, or proceeding shall be considered invalid due to any error, defect, or omission if it does not impact the substance of the matter. Section 292B Application: In the case of GPT Sons Pvt …
The PAN 2.0 Project seeks to unify these platforms into a single, comprehensive portal. This integration will streamline processes, enhance service delivery, and improve the overall experience for taxpayers. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval …
The consistent rulings of various High Courts and the Supreme Court affirm that capital expenditures made to achieve a trust’s charitable objectives are valid applications of income under Section 11 of the Income Tax Act. Treatment of Capital Expenditure to …
Expenditures on charitable purposes can include capital expenditures. The nature of the expense in the hands of the recipient entity does not affect its eligibility as an application of income. Section 11(1) of the Income-tax Act provides significant tax benefits …
The earning of profit per se would not disentitle the Trust, for exemption under sections 11 to 13 of the Act, unless the facts of the case warrant that the funds of the Trust have been misappropriated by the Trust. …
As per the notification, the Director General of Income Tax (Systems), with the approval of the CBDT, has mandated the electronic filing of the following forms prescribed in Appendix-II of the Income Tax Rules, 1962. In a significant move to …
Section 74 is applicable only if there is concrete evidence of fraud, willful misstatement, or suppression of facts to evade taxes. Vague allegations without supporting evidence are insufficient. Section 74 of CGST Act: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) system …
Effective October 1, 2024, the DTVSV Scheme provides an amicable resolution mechanism for income tax disputes pending before appellate authorities, such as the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), High Court, and Supreme Court. The Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas (DTVSV) …
The ITAT Jaipur underscores the need for a detailed examination of rural land transactions for tax purposes, especially when the property is near urban canters. In a significant ruling, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in Jaipur has upheld the …
This Awareness Campaign primarily focuses on resident taxpayers who have already filed their ITR for AY 2024-25 but may have missed or incorrectly completed Schedule FA (Foreign Assets) or FSI (Foreign Source Income). Taxpayers are encouraged to take advantage of …
During the meeting, state finance ministers will present their recommendations for the 2025-26 Budget to be tabled on February 1, 2025. The GST Council is also likely to take up some rationalisation exercises and slash tax rates on a number …
As an added convenience for taxpayers under Invoice Management System (IMS), a Suppliers View functionality is now available on the GST Portal. Suppliers View under IMS: The Invoice Management System (IMS) has been launched on the GST Portal, effective from …
By clarifying that penalty initiation begins from the earliest action, such as a reference from the AO, the Delhi High Court underscores that delays in issuing show-cause notices do not extend the penalty imposition timeline. In a recent ruling, the …
Taxpayers can update the action taken on the Invoice Management System (IMS) (e.g., changing an invoice from “rejected” to “accepted” or vice versa) and recompute GSTR-2B anytime before filing GSTR-3B Starting October 2024, the GST Portal introduced the Invoice Management …
The Court questioned how, during assessment proceedings for 2011-12, the authorities could examine the business nature and extent of the assessee’s activities dating back to 1999-2000. In a significant judgment in Kings Infra Ventures Ltd vs. ACIT (ITA No. 28/2023), …
Acknowledging the breach of natural justice, the Karnataka High Court set aside the impugned ex-parte order. The court directed the respondent to reconduct the appeal hearing. In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has set aside an ex-parte order …
The ITAT ruled that, as long as interest-free funds are sufficiently available at the time of advance, disallowance of interest on subsequent loans will not stand. In this article, we delve into a notable tax judgement of ITAT involving a …