Recommendations of the 54th GST Council Meeting Held on 9th September 2024: Key Highlights

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Recommendations of 54th GST Council Meeting The 54th GST Council meeting, chaired by the Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, was held in New Delhi on 9th September 2024. The meeting included Union Minister of State …

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GSTN Advisory 518 on Reporting of Inter-State Taxable Supplies to Unregistered Dealers in GSTR-1 and GSTR-5

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Reporting of Inter-State Taxable Supplies to Unregistered Dealers (B2C): The Indian government has introduced a notable amendment on reporting supplies to unregistered dealers under Notification No. 12/2024 – Central Tax, dated 10th July 2024. As per the notification, the threshold …

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Calcutta High Court Nullifies GST Order Due to Consultant’s Failure to Notify the Show Cause Notice to the Petitioner

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The Court gave 10 days to the petitioner to file a reply, and the proper officer was instructed to pass a new GST order under Section 73(9) within 4 weeks of the personal hearing. In a significant ruling, in case …

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Why India Needs a New Income Tax Act: A Comprehensive Overhaul

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The current review of the Income-Tax Act holds the potential to revolutionize India’s tax system by reducing complexities, improving clarity, and making it easier for taxpayers to comply. The Indian government is currently undertaking a significant review of the Income-Tax …

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ITAT Allows Tax Deduction Under Section 54 on Sale of Property Even Without Reinvestment in New Asset

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The ITAT also rejected the AO’s argument that the capital gains exemption should only cover the amount directly used for constructing the new house. The Ahmedabad Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has ruled that a taxpayer can …

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A Large Consignment of Ornaments from Mumbai Weighing 60 Kg of Gold & 80 Kg of Silver Seized by CT & GST Officials at Bhubaneswar

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The Consignment arrived in Bhubaneswar on Monday by air and was being transported in two vans operated by a Mumbai-based logistics company specializing in jewellery transportation. A large consignment of gold and silver ornaments, seized by state commercial taxes and …

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Allahabad High Court: Payment, GST Invoice, E-Way Bill Insufficient to Prove Physical Movement of Goods – Penalty U/S.74 Upheld

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The court emphasizing that taxpayers must present comprehensive evidence, including details of the selling dealer, freight payments, and vehicle information, to prove the physical movement of goods and the genuineness of the transaction. In a landmark ruling in case of …

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CBDT Forms Committee to Revise Income Tax Act 1961, Plans to Eliminate ‘Sunset’ Clauses

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The committee has been given a six-month timeframe to complete the review, a timeline assured by CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal to Union Finance Minister. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has established an internal committee to review and simplify …

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Legality of Imposing Personal Penalties on Company Executives: Needs Clarity on Roles & Responsibilities of Exe in Tax Matters

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If no personal gain is proven, such penalties could face constitutional challenges in appellate forums or high courts. Personal Penalties on Executives: The Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) has recently issued thousands of notices to various …

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Simultaneous Deduction Allowed under u/s. 54 and 54F for the Same Asset: ITAT Ruling

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The Tribunal rejected the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) [CIT(A)]’s assertion that the document was manipulated, labelling it as a baseless allegation. No Bar on Simultaneous Deduction u/s.54 & 54F of IT Act Against Same Asset:  In a significant ruling, …

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