Central GST department has been issuing Show Cause Notices (SCNs) for differences in receipts as per Service tax returns & Income tax returns for different FYs- 14-15, 15-16 and so on. It seems Crores of rupees tax notices have been issued to taxpayers without proper evaluation, and even fulfilling the required law mandates. This is a critical topic to discuss upon.
Arjuna, after the pleads of many taxpayers & tax associations, the tax departments extended the due dates for compliances under Income Tax & GST. However, this is the third time that the Income-tax department has extended the due date for Income tax returns & audits. Plus it is the shortest extension provided in history over time.
Arjuna, the year 2020 has seen a large number of false transactions & malpractices of the taxpayers. Hence in the new year 2021, to curb malpractices used by taxpayers for tax evasion, the GST department is now implementing its new tools to brush out anomalies in the system.
There are four warnings that need to be critically taken care of in GSTR-3B from November 2020 onwards. First, in GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B about outward supplies in Table 3. Second, in GSTR-2B and GSTR-3B about RCM in table 3. Third, GSTR-2B and GSTR-3B about ITC in table 4 and fourth, GSTR 2B and GSTR-3B about the import of goods (ICEGATE) in ITC table 4. Let’s discuss these warnings in detail.
The facility to file an annual return in form GSTR-9 for FY 2019-20 is now available. The form is enabled for taxpayers whose table 8A computation has been completed. Computation of table 8A of the said return for auto-population from returns is under progress which is likely to be completed soon. Taxpayers need to ensure that all applicable returns of the said year have been filed before attempting to file the said return.
Arjun (Fictional Character): Krishna, What are the compliances regarding GST to be done before 31st Dec 2020? Krishna (Fictional Character): Arjuna, In GST Five important compliances, are done before 31st December 2020 which are as follows: 1. GSTR 9 – GST Annual Return for 2018-19 Mandatory if Turnover more than 2 Crore. 2. GSTR 9C- […]
After the relief of Corona now tax audit season is approaching. 31st December 2020 is the due date of the audit of Income-tax audit for AY 2020-21. Further assesses who are not under audit also need to file their Income tax returns before 31st Dec to avoid late fees. Also, 31st December 2020 is the due date for filing of GST Audit and the annual return of FY 2018-19. Thus taxpayers should take care of GST as well as Income tax both.
Article contains Important Definitions related to Lease of Land and issues in GST, Schedule entries related to Lease of Land, Reverse Charge Mechanism on Land Lease, Important Judgement and AAR related to GST on Land Lease with FAQ on Issues like: What is the difference between the lease of Land v/s Building?, What is a […]
As a part of the AatmaNirbhar Bharat Package 3.0, announced on 12th November 2020 our Hon. Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman – a relief has been provided to real estate developers and buyers, by increasing the percentage of safe harbor to 20%. One can now buy a house at a rate of 20% lower than the circle rate. This new norm is for residential units up to Rs. 2 Cr. and will be effective till 30th June 2021. Let’s discuss about this relief in detail.
The game-changer e-invoicing system in the GST system was launched on 1st October 2020 for the businesses with an aggregated turnover of more than Rs. 500 Crores in the financial year. Completing its two and a half year journey, e-invoicing could finally find its way to get implemented from 1st October 2020, & has revolutionized the way businesses interact with each other.
