DGFT granted an automatic extension of the Export Obligation period for Advance and EPCG Authorisations expiring between March and May 2026 due to geopolitical disruptions affecting global trade and logistics.
EPFO streamlined the process for transferring pension contributions and nominee payments. The instructions aim to avoid procedural errors and ensure uniform implementation across field offices.
The taxability of grants under GST depends on whether the funding represents consideration for a supply. If a grant involves contractual deliverables or obligations, it may be treated as taxable consideration.
Section 74A replaces the earlier Sections 73 and 74, creating a unified framework for tax recovery in cases of short payment, erroneous refunds, and wrongful ITC. The provision simplifies GST enforcement with clear timelines, proportionate penalties, and incentives for voluntary compliance.
The Bombay High Court stayed recovery and adjudication in GST cases involving assignment of leasehold rights. The court held that interim protection is justified since the legal issue is currently under consideration by the Supreme Court.
Tax loss harvesting allows investors to sell loss-making shares to offset capital gains and reduce tax liability. This strategy helps optimize taxes while maintaining long-term investment positions.
सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने स्पष्ट किया कि अपील के दौरान जमा प्री-डिपॉजिट की वापसी सामान्य जीएसटी रिफंड नहीं है। इसे धारा 107(6) और 115 के तहत विशेष प्रक्रिया से ब्याज सहित लौटाया जाना चाहिए।
The Karnataka High Court ruled that refund of accumulated ITC under Section 54(3)(ii) cannot be denied merely because the input and output supplies are identical. The Court clarified that the law does not require comparison of principal input and output tax rates.
The High Court held that Section 94 of the BNSS only allows authorities to call for documents and does not empower police to freeze bank accounts. Since the account was frozen without proper statutory authority, the action was declared illegal.
The Finance Bill 2026 proposes allowing taxpayers to file an Updated Return even after receiving a reassessment notice under Section 148. This move aims to reduce litigation by enabling voluntary disclosure and tax payment through a structured compliance mechanism.
