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GSTR-1 vs GSTR-3B: What’s the Difference and Which One Do You File First?

Goods and Services Tax : The issue concerns confusion regarding the purpose and sequencing of GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filings. The key takeaway is that GSTR-1 s...

June 12, 2026 111 Views 0 comment Print

Why GST Authorities Cannot Retain Redemption Fine After Dropping Section 130 Penalty

Goods and Services Tax : This analysis explains why a redemption fine under Section 130(2) cannot be sustained once authorities conclude that Section 130 l...

June 12, 2026 198 Views 0 comment Print

GST in India: Shift toward Destination based Taxation

Goods and Services Tax : GST allocates tax revenue to the state where goods and services are consumed rather than produced. The key takeaway is that strong...

June 12, 2026 12 Views 0 comment Print

Can Section 74 Be Invoked for Form 26AS & GSTR-1 Mismatches?

Goods and Services Tax : The article questions the use of Section 74 for mere reconciliation differences between Form 26AS and GSTR-1. The key takeaway is ...

June 12, 2026 1851 Views 0 comment Print

Section 122(1A), Penalty on Partners & Double Jeopardy Debate: Is Article 20(2) Really Irrelevant?

Goods and Services Tax : The debate examines why GST penalties under Section 122(1A) may survive a direct challenge under Article 20(2). The key takeaway i...

June 11, 2026 339 Views 0 comment Print


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Representation on procedural issues in filing of appeals before GSTAT

Goods and Services Tax : The Rajasthan GSTAT Bar has urged the Tribunal to adopt a pragmatic approach by accepting pre-deposits made through the Electronic...

June 11, 2026 714 Views 0 comment Print

Haryana Tops GST Growth Rankings Due to Strong Compliance & Enforcement Drive

Goods and Services Tax : Haryana recorded the highest State GST growth rate in India at 22% in May 2026. The achievement is attributed to strong tax admini...

June 6, 2026 303 Views 0 comment Print

Issue GSTAT FAQ as Filing Procedures Continue to Cause Confusion: MGATBA

Goods and Services Tax : Practitioners are reportedly following different methods while completing GSTAT appeal forms because of inadequate guidance. The r...

June 4, 2026 3003 Views 1 comment Print

CA Certificate Format for Non-Requirement of GST Registration for Securities Trading

Goods and Services Tax : The certificate clarifies that dealing and investment in securities are outside the scope of GST. Companies engaged solely in secu...

May 22, 2026 840 Views 0 comment Print

Representation on ITC denial for supplier defaults, Rule 37A & 180-day reversal

Goods and Services Tax : Representation addressed to Union Finance Minister, GST Council and CBIC seeks legislative and administrative relief for bona fide...

May 11, 2026 5274 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


ITC Cannot Be Denied Solely for Absence of Lorry Receipts & Weighment Slips: Madras HC

Goods and Services Tax : The issue was whether ITC could be denied solely because the taxpayer failed to produce lorry receipts and weighment slips despite...

June 12, 2026 51 Views 0 comment Print

Consolidated GST SCN for Six Years Unsustainable: Kerala HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Kerala High Court set aside a consolidated notice issued for FY 2019-20 to 2024-25. It held that separate notices must be issu...

June 11, 2026 177 Views 0 comment Print

Partners Liable for GST Penalty if They Benefited from Tax Evasion: Gauhati HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Gauhati High Court held that partners who retained benefits from GST violations and acted behind such transactions can be pena...

June 11, 2026 129 Views 0 comment Print

ITC Cannot Be Denied Merely Due to Supplier’s Failure to Deposit GST: Gauhati HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that denial of input tax credit cannot be justified solely because the selling dealer failed to deposit tax, where ...

June 11, 2026 477 Views 0 comment Print

Orissa HC Directs GSTAT Appeal as Tribunal Became Functional & Filing Timelines Were Extended

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that writ petitions need not continue once the GSTAT becomes operational and statutory appeal timelines are availab...

June 11, 2026 114 Views 0 comment Print


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GSTAT Committee Proposes Rule Changes to Ease Appeals

Goods and Services Tax : The Committee recommended replacing daily cause lists with weekly schedules and permitting supplementary lists when necessary. The...

June 12, 2026 66 Views 0 comment Print

GSTN Extends Timeline for ‘Ship To GSTIN’ & E-Way Bill Closure Implementation

Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has postponed the implementation of mandatory "Ship To GSTIN" capture and voluntary E-Way Bill closure to 1 August 2026. The ...

June 9, 2026 12072 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI Mandates GST Returns & E-Way Bills for Operational Creditors Filing Section 9 Cases

Corporate Law : The 2026 amendments significantly expand disclosure requirements for operational creditors and corporate applicants. The changes a...

June 4, 2026 378 Views 0 comment Print

Gross and Net GST revenue collections for the month of May, 2026

Goods and Services Tax : Gross GST collections reached ₹1.94 lakh crore in May 2026, registering 3.2% growth. The increase was driven largely by a 19.1% ...

June 1, 2026 639 Views 0 comment Print

West Bengal Clarifies E-Way Bill Requirement as Intra-State Goods Above Rs. 50000 Need Mandatory Compliance from June 2026

Goods and Services Tax : The West Bengal GST Department ruled that intra-State movement of goods related to job work remains exempt from e-way bill generat...

May 25, 2026 4482 Views 0 comment Print


GST Raavandahan: 10 Burning Issues of GST

October 15, 2018 18066 Views 1 comment Print

Following are the major 10 Burning Issues under GST: The September 2018 GST Return, The Annual GST Return, GSTR 2A, Reversal of Credit, Extra Tax payment in Cash Ledger, Composition Scheme- purchase reporting, Issues of GSTR 3B, Issues of GSTR 1, Taxation of Agricultural Commission agent and Joint Development Agreement and Trans 1 issues.

Activities to be treated as supply, even if made without consideration

October 15, 2018 31755 Views 0 comment Print

In the current article we will discuss about activities to be treated as supply even if made without consideration under Goods & Services Tax (GST).

Composite Supply and Mixed Supply under Goods & Services Tax

October 15, 2018 3159 Views 0 comment Print

In the current article we will discuss about composite and mixed supply and the treatment of composite & Mixed supply under GST. Introduction Whether services are bundled in the ordinary course of business would depend upon the normal or frequent practices followed in the area of business to which services relate. Such normal and frequent […]

Input Tax Credit Not Claimed In Relevant Period?

October 14, 2018 86577 Views 10 comments Print

A common query many people have in their minds which seems to get more and more complicated as different businesses with different situations think over it. This confusion is none other than the very usual mistake of missing out on taking Input Tax Credit. The problem apparently seems to get worse when this missed ITC is of the previous financial year whose books of accounts are closed, finalized and audited from Income Tax Act and Companies Act point of view.

Key 8 suggestions on Annual Return Format – Form GSTR-9

October 14, 2018 26742 Views 1 comment Print

In terms of Section 44(1) of the CGST Act, 2017, every registered person, other than an Input Service Distributor, a person paying tax under Section 51 (TDS deductor) or Section 52 (TCS collector), a casual taxable person and a non-resident taxable person, shall furnish an Annual Return for every financial year on or before the […]

Refund of accumulated credit on account of Zero rated supply without payment of tax

October 14, 2018 32508 Views 2 comments Print

1. GST Refund of unutilized or accumulated ITC Refund of unutilized or accumulated ITC is allowed only in following two cases: a. Zero rated supplies made without payment of tax Zero rated supply of goods or services or both under bond or Letter of Undertaking. Input procure in respect of such supply is not utilizing […]

Download TCS data in Form GSTR-2A to an Excel file

October 14, 2018 7914 Views 0 comment Print

Download TCS data in Form GSTR-2A to an Excel file Taxpayers were earlier provided with a facility to download details of Form GSTR-2A in an Excel file. Now they can download data in TCS section also to that Excel file, in a different sheet. GSTR 2A is a purchase-related tax return that is automatically generated […]

Anti-Profiteering on Sale of Flats

October 14, 2018 5556 Views 1 comment Print

Dr. Sanjiv Agarwal, FCA, FCS For the first time, National Anti-Profiteering Authority has held against the real estate company for Anti-profiteering activities in case of sale of flats to buyers. In Sukhbir Rohila v. Pyramid Infratech Pvt. Ltd. (2018) 9 TMI 1107 (NAA); (2018) 97 taxmann.com 379 (NAA), the National Anti-Profiteering Authority vide its order dated […]

Maharashtra Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018

October 13, 2018 2247 Views 0 comment Print

The Maharashtra Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (Mah. XLIII of 2017) has been enacted with a view to make a provision for levy and collection of tax on intra-State supply of goods or services or both.

One More Exam for GST Practitioners enrolled after 24.09.2018

October 13, 2018 1596 Views 0 comment Print

As PER CBIC Website For GST Practitioners enrolled after 24.09.2018, one more examination will be held in December 2018, date of which will be announced in due course. Exam syllabus will be taken “as on 01.09.2018” for the purpose of exam scheduled on 31.10.2018 Register for Online GST Certification Course (Limited Seats) GST Practitioners -How […]

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