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Landmark GST relief on ITC: Karnataka & Tripura HCs protect bona fide buyers

April 9, 2026 4629 Views 0 comment Print

Courts held that bona fide buyers cannot lose ITC due to supplier non-payment of GST. The key takeaway is protection of genuine taxpayers with proper documentation.

New Tax Regime Provisions for Domestic Companies under Income-tax Act, 2025

April 9, 2026 468 Views 0 comment Print

The new regime offers a concessional 22% tax rate for domestic companies. However, key deductions and depreciation benefits are restricted, requiring careful evaluation.

Fresh U/s 12AB Application Cannot Be Rejected Due to Earlier Denial – ITAT Restores Matter for Reconsideration

April 9, 2026 309 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether a fresh registration application can be rejected due to prior denial. ITAT held that earlier rejection does not bar reconsideration if conditions are fulfilled.

APMC Gets Full Exemption – ITAT Condones Delay & Quashes Assessments Despite PAN Error

April 9, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal addressed whether delay in filing appeals due to procedural difficulties justified condonation. It held that genuine hardship caused by PAN mismatch and filing issues constituted sufficient cause, allowing the appeal.

Penalty U/s 270A Held Premature – ITAT Bangalore Restores Matter Pending Quantum Outcome

April 9, 2026 486 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal restored the penalty matter as the quantum addition was sent back to the AO. It held that penalty must follow the outcome of reassessment proceedings.

IT services mis-declared as Management Consulting Service for SEIS benefit: Duty recovery upheld

April 9, 2026 384 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi held that duty recovery under section 28AAA of the Customs Act justifiable since IT services fraudulently mis-declared as ‘Management Consulting Services’ to obtain benefits under Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS). Accordingly, company appeal is dismissed.

115BBE Amendment Not Retrospective – ITAT Chennai Restricts Tax to 30% for Pre-01.04.2017 Transactions

April 9, 2026 384 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that the higher 60% tax rate under Section 115BBE cannot apply to transactions prior to 01.04.2017. It directed application of 30%, reinforcing that amendments apply prospectively.

Choosing AE as tested party justifiable since AE possess least complex functional analysis

April 9, 2026 282 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that with respect to benchmarking of export transaction, foreign Associated Enterprise [AE] can be chosen as tested party since AE possess the least complex functional analysis. Accordingly, transfer pricing adjustment not justifiable.

TCS Rate Chart for Tax Year 2026-27 under Income-tax Act, 2025

April 9, 2026 10344 Views 0 comment Print

The law consolidates earlier TCS provisions under a new section without changing rates. The key takeaway is the need to update compliance references from April 2026.

Oxygen Supply with Tanks: GST Classification Depends on What Customer Actually Pays For

April 9, 2026 345 Views 0 comment Print

The authority held that oxygen supply through installed infrastructure is a composite supply of goods. The key takeaway is that principal supply determines GST classification.

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