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Taxation of Social Media & Influencer Income under GST

February 23, 2026 2934 Views 3 comments Print

Explains how influencer earnings from collaborations, barter transactions, affiliate marketing, and digital courses are taxed under GST at 18%. Highlights registration thresholds and compliance requirements for creators.

Conversion of Section 8 Company Limited by Shares into Company Limited by Guarantee

February 23, 2026 1551 Views 0 comment Print

Explains when a Section 8 company can convert from limited by shares to limited by guarantee through ROC and when NCLT approval under Section 66 becomes mandatory due to share capital reduction.

GST Exemption Allowed on Examination Services as Educational Board Treated as Institution

February 23, 2026 678 Views 0 comment Print

The AAR held that services like printing, result processing, and online form filling for examinations are exempt under Notification 12/2017, after the Supreme Court clarified that even service recipients can seek advance rulings.

GST on Paper Bags at 18% Since Not Covered Under 5% Entry for Biodegradable Bags

February 23, 2026 1083 Views 0 comment Print

The Authority held that ordinary paper bags under Heading 4819 do not qualify for the 5% rate meant for Paper Sacks/Bags and bio-degradable bags. As the products were not shown to be biodegradable, GST at 18% under Entry 185 was upheld.

Draft Income Tax Rule 26 – Cases Where Payments Exceeding ₹10,000 Per Day May Be Made Otherwise Than by Specified Banking or Electronic Modes Under Rule 48

February 23, 2026 618 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 26 clarifies when payments exceeding ₹10,000 in cash will not face disallowance under sections 36(4) and 36(5). It outlines specific institutional, agricultural, employee, and banking-related exemptions.

Compostability Certification Not Enough; 5% GST Applies Only If Bags Are Biodegradable: Rajasthan AAR

February 23, 2026 942 Views 0 comment Print

The Authority held plastic compostable bags classifiable under HSN 3923 29 90, and clarified that 5% GST under Notification 9/2025 applies only if goods are genuinely biodegradable.

GST Advance Ruling Rejected as Search & Seizure Issues Fall Outside Section 97 Scope

February 23, 2026 288 Views 0 comment Print

The Authority held that questions relating to GST search, seizure, confiscation, and penalties are not covered under Section 97(2) of the CGST Act. As such matters fall outside advance ruling jurisdiction, the application was rejected.

GST AAR Declines Application Since Matter Already Decided by Adjudicating Authority

February 23, 2026 300 Views 0 comment Print

In re Bhagvan Tirthani (GST AAR Rajasthan) The Rajasthan Authority for Advance Ruling considered an application filed by an unregistered applicant seeking rulings under Section 97(2)(e) and (f) of the CGST/RGST Act, 2017 regarding tax liability and requirement of registration . The applicant submitted that his turnover was below the GST registration threshold and alleged […]

No GST Credit on Tailing Dam Height Increase Since It Is Not Plant & Machinery: AAR Rajasthan

February 23, 2026 318 Views 0 comment Print

Rajasthan AAR ruled that a tailing dam used for hazardous waste disposal is an immovable civil structure, not plant and machinery. ITC on works contract and related goods was held to be blocked under Section 17(5)(c) and (d).

AAR Rajasthan Clarifies HSN Codes for Customized Photo Products

February 23, 2026 306 Views 0 comment Print

The Authority determined correct HSN classifications for UV printed acrylic photo frames, wall clocks, and MDF keychains, emphasizing tariff notes and material-based classification.

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