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 …
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 …
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 …
GSTN Advisory on Waiver of Interest & Penalty in Demand Notices or Orders for the Financial Year 2017-18 to 2019-20. To reduce tax disputes and provide significant relief to taxpayers, the GST Council, in its 53rd meeting on June 22, …
In its ruling, the court set aside the impugned suspension order, directing the GST department to review the petitioner’s reply and issue a decision in accordance with the law. The court stressed that any further actions must align with legal …
The petitioner argued before court, that the issuance of this second order on the identical SCN was effectively a “double jeopardy,” constituting a misuse of power by the department. In a significant ruling, in case of Jain Cement Udyog vs. …
Only payments made through Form DRC-03 under the “Voluntary” or “Others” categories are eligible for adjustment using Form DRC-03A. The GST Portal has introduced Form DRC-03A to help taxpayers adjust demand amounts that were mistakenly paid through DRC-03 instead of …
Top Common Mistakes to Avoid While Claiming Input Tax Credit (ITC) Input Tax Credit (ITC) is key in India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) system. Claiming ITC correctly helps businesses get the most tax benefits and stay in line with …
The issue had been clarified in CBIC Circular No. 179/11/2022-GST, dated August 3, 2022. This circular clarified that the 90% fly ash content requirement applies only to aggregates, not to Fly Ash Bricks or Blocks. On September 25, the Gujarat …
Delhi High Court Ruling in case of Metal One Corporation India Pvt. Ltd. & Sony India Private Limited vs. UOI, W.P.(C) 14945/2023, decided on 22-10-2024] The Delhi High Court has recently scrutinized the legitimacy of Goods and Services Tax (GST) …
This update specifically affects filings of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-4, GSTR-5, GSTR-5A, GSTR-6, GSTR-7, GSTR-8, and GSTR-9. In accordance with the Finance Act, 2023, dated March 31, 2023, new restrictions on GST return filing have been implemented from October 1, 2023, …
Previously, airlines had the flexibility to submit this information either 24 hours before departure or at wheels-off time. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has recently updated regulations for passenger data submission by airlines, enforcing stricter compliance …
A government panel on Goods and Services Tax (GST) for the real estate sector is preparing an interim report that may significantly influence affordable housing across India. The Group of Ministers (GoM) is recommending an increase in the affordable housing …
The high court instructed the Appellate Authority to review the appeal on its merits, considering the pre-deposit made from the Electronic Credit Ledger as adequate. Pre-Deposit for GST Appeals using ECL: The Patna High Court recently issued a significant ruling …
The decision of the Supreme Court in this case is likely to have a significant impact on how tax authorities enforce the CGST Act and whether cash can be legally seized in future investigations. In light of differing opinions from …
These changes are designed to ensure Registration compliance with the latest GST requirements under Notification No. 25/2024 – Central Tax, which was issued on October 9, 2024. In a recent update, GSTN has introduced a new feature on the GST …
Delhi High Court Ruling in case of Amir Malik vs. Commissioner of GST [W.P.(C) 13706/2024] In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court cancelled a show cause notice (SCN) and the subsequent order for the cancellation of GST registration in …
The first GSTR-2B report reflecting the actions performed within IMS will be available for the October 2024 return period on 14th November 2024. The Invoice Management System (IMS) is now accessible to taxpayers, offering a streamlined way to reconcile their …
In the context of GST, the phrase “regularized on an as is, where is basis” means that tax payments made at a lower rate, or exemptions claimed by taxpayers, will be accepted. Additionally, no refund will be provided if the …