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Goods and Services Tax : The article discusses how GST authorities are increasingly reversing ITC based on upstream NGTP allegations without proving fraud ...
Goods and Services Tax : The article explains common objections raised during GST departmental audits under Section 65, including ITC mismatches, GSTR reco...
Goods and Services Tax : The article explains how rigid GST compliance and fear of penalties are pushing small businesses back into cash transactions. It s...
Goods and Services Tax : The new Invoice Management System (IMS) will introduce real-time invoice matching and automated ITC verification under GST. Busine...
Goods and Services Tax : This article explains updated GST rates, ITC rules, SAC classifications, and compliance requirements applicable to hotels and hosp...
Goods and Services Tax : Representation addressed to Union Finance Minister, GST Council and CBIC seeks legislative and administrative relief for bona fide...
Goods and Services Tax : Authorities uncovered fraudulent ITC claims based on fake invoices without actual supply of goods or services. The accused was arr...
Goods and Services Tax : The representation highlights ambiguity in whether the ₹2.5 crore ITC threshold should be annual or cumulative. It emphasizes th...
Goods and Services Tax : Authorities arrested the key accused for orchestrating fake ITC claims and fictitious export transactions. The case highlights str...
Goods and Services Tax : Authorities uncovered fraudulent ITC claims exceeding ₹8 crore without actual supply of goods. The ruling highlights that ITC is...
Goods and Services Tax : Gauhati High Court held that cancellation of GST registration without assigning reasons in FORM GST REG-19 was illegal and violate...
Excise Duty : CESTAT Delhi remanded the matter after finding that the Commissioner (Appeals) failed to consider the appellant’s affidavit and ...
Goods and Services Tax : Bombay High Court held that GST proceedings initiated against a company that had ceased to exist after amalgamation were void ab i...
Corporate Law : High Court directed authorities to examine claims relating to additional road work, carriage charges, GST differential, and deduct...
Goods and Services Tax : Bombay High Court observed that payments made while search proceedings are continuing may not automatically qualify as voluntary d...
Goods and Services Tax : The GST Appellate Tribunal issued a detailed order constituting benches across India and classifying GST disputes into three categ...
Goods and Services Tax : The Principal Bench of GSTAT instructed scrutiny officers not to raise defects where appellants upload required soft copy document...
Goods and Services Tax : The Central Government amended Notification No. 14/2018-UT Tax by replacing officials listed against Serial No. 2. The notificatio...
Goods and Services Tax : The Central Government has authorized the GSTAT Principal Bench, New Delhi, to hear appeals under Section 101B of the CGST Act. Th...
Goods and Services Tax : The data highlights a sharp increase in GST collections driven by import-related IGST. It confirms strong revenue performance and ...
Biris are specifically classified in the 18% schedule, separate from other tobacco items. This creates a distinct IGST treatment for biris versus higher-taxed tobacco products.
Biris are expressly listed under the 9% schedule while other tobacco products move to 20%. This creates a distinct, product-wise GST treatment.
New GST rules mandate valuation of specified goods on declared retail sale price, simplifying assessment while tightening compliance from February 2026.
The notification mandates GST valuation based on declared retail sale price for specified pan masala and tobacco products from February 2026.
The notification replaces cess rates with “Nil” across extensive Schedule entries. The key takeaway is the effective withdrawal of Compensation Cess on the listed goods starting 1 February 2026.
Stakeholders seek more time for GSTR-9 and 9C as new ITC reporting rules introduce granular, multi-year reconciliations that significantly raise compliance effort and risk of errors.
Explains what a GST search entails and how businesses should respond to avoid unnecessary risk. Takeaway: Calm, structured action is critical during GST inspections.
Despite GST’s success, taxpayers face registration hurdles, ITC mismatches, refund delays, and e-way bill issues. Proactive compliance and proper documentation can mitigate risks.
GST 2.0: The Dawn of a Human-Centric Tax Regime Introduction: The End of the “Trial and Error” Era For nearly a decade, India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) was a paradox. Hailed as the “single biggest tax reform since Independence” in 2017, it was simultaneously criticized for its complexity. The multi-tiered structure comprising 5%, 12%, […]
This explains how statements recorded during GST investigations gain evidentiary value under Section 136. The key takeaway is that such statements are admissible only in prosecution cases and only under strict statutory conditions.
