Taxpayers can challenge SCNs from unauthorized authorities by invoking Section 6 of the CGST Act and responding diligently to such adjudications. The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India in 2017 aimed to streamline indirect taxes by …
Latest Updates on Income Tax, GST & Corporate Law: 8 February 2025 Income Tax Update-1: The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a new Income Tax Bill aimed at simplifying the tax system without introducing new taxes. The Union Cabinet on …
The decision of Kerala High Court is in line with the broader principle that procedural errors without revenue loss should not attract punitive action. The Kerala High Court, in the case of Maruthengal Moideen & Ors. v. State Tax Officer …
Recent Updates on Income Tax, GST, and Corporate Law – 29 January 2025 Income Tax Update 1: CBDT Notification No. 10/2025 – Key Amendments for Venture Capital Funds, Finance Companies, Retail Schemes, and ETFs in IFSCs The Ministry of Finance, …
The court referred to Clause (5) of Section 16 , inserted by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024, which allows ITC claims for late-filed GST returns effective from July 1, 2017. ITC allowed on Late GSTR-3B Filing: In a pivotal …
This CAG report underscores the critical need for stringent audits and immediate remedial action to curb revenue leakage. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has identified significant revenue losses amounting to ₹755.49 crore due to under-assessment, short levy, …
Tobacco products and cigarettes could see a GST rate hike from 28% to 35%. The Indian government is considering a proposal to increase the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on certain products like cigarettes, tobacco, and luxury goods. If approved, …
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 …
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) …
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 …