Understand the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and its impact on businesses. Learn about GST rates, compliance requirements, and its role in simplifying taxation. Stay updated with the latest GST news and updates.
Goods and Services Tax : The article explains why retrospective GST cancellation alone should not result in ITC denial where buyers have complied with Sect...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT offers broader powers than the First Appellate Authority but faces challenges relating to pre-deposit, timelines, and digita...
Goods and Services Tax : The Madras High Court held that notifications under Sections 9 and 11 of the CGST Act cannot go beyond GST Council recommendations...
Goods and Services Tax : Explains when to issue a Tax Invoice or Bill of Supply under GST and how the correct document helps avoid ITC disputes, notices, a...
Goods and Services Tax : The article explains that GSTAT can condone delay only within the statutory extension under the CGST Act, unlike CESTAT....
Goods and Services Tax : A PIB backgrounder explains how nine years of GST have expanded the taxpayer base, increased collections, and simplified India's i...
Goods and Services Tax : Haryana recorded the highest State GST revenue growth of 32% during the first quarter of FY 2026-27, outperforming all other state...
Goods and Services Tax : The representation requests extension of the GSTAT appeal filing deadline to 31 December 2026, citing persistent technical issues ...
Goods and Services Tax : A representation seeks extension of the GSTAT appeal filing deadline to 31 December 2026, citing persistent technical issues on th...
Goods and Services Tax : The Advocates Tax Bar Association has requested extension of the GSTAT appeal filing deadline to 31 December 2026, citing persiste...
Goods and Services Tax : Bombay High Court restored GST registration after finding return defaults occurred during the COVID period, subject to payment of ...
Income Tax : ITAT held that GST refund is not taxable where the tax component was never claimed as expenditure and was recorded as a receivable...
Goods and Services Tax : The Madras High Court held that a single GST show cause notice covering multiple financial years is without jurisdiction and imper...
Goods and Services Tax : The Madras High Court held that clubbing five assessment years in a single GST show cause notice is contrary to Section 73 of the ...
Goods and Services Tax : Bombay High Court held that a GST order based on a notice issued to a dissolved company is void, while allowing fresh proceedings ...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has clarified mandatory Ship-to GSTIN requirements, API changes and voluntary e-Way Bill closure before the proposed 1 August...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has shifted the FY 2025-26 AATO amendment window to 1–31 July 2026 due to system upgrades. Tax officer review will take pla...
Goods and Services Tax : June 2026 gross GST collections reached Rs. 1.94 lakh crore, driven by higher domestic and import revenues, while net collections ...
Goods and Services Tax : The Government has fixed 31 July 2026 as the last date for filing GST Appellate Tribunal appeals and applications in specified old...
Goods and Services Tax : CBIC clarified that proceedings validly initiated before a taxpayer's jurisdiction changes remain legally valid. The new jurisdict...
Bombay High Court ruled that adjudicating authorities must apply independent thought and consider all submissions, not merely copy-paste from show cause notices.
Allahabad High Court rules that GST notices sent to registered email are valid, affirming that failure to update contact details doesn’t invalidate service.
Gujarat High Court rules no penalty can be levied on zero-rated supplies for e-way bill expiry if no tax is payable, reducing a 200% penalty to INR 25,000.
Karnataka Taxpayers Association urges Finance Minister to revise GST turnover limits (₹40L/₹20L to ₹1Cr) due to inflation & digital transaction notices. Proposes amnesty for small businesses impacted by outdated thresholds.
Understand GST late fees under Section 47 of the CGST Act, including daily penalties, calculation, and impact on ITC. Learn about different return types and potential waivers.
GST suspension and stock transfer issues impact small firms. Merchant accounts like Paytm/GPay can help maintain stock compliance and improve business credibility.
Recent judicial decisions from Gujarat and Bombay High Courts indicate a emerging trend that transactions involving immovable property, including development and leasehold rights, may not be subject to GST, despite legislative intent.
Input Tax Credit (ITC) is backbone of Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework, enabling seamless flow of credit across value chain. However, right to avail ITC is subject to various conditions stipulated under Section 16 and Section 17 of CGST Act, 2017.
The Gujarat High Court confirmed that transferring long-term leasehold rights for GIDC plots is not subject to GST, classifying it as a transfer of immovable property, similar to a land sale. This clarifies GST applicability for industrial land transactions.
A crucial aspect of navigating portal https://www.gstat.gov.in/ effectively is the recently released User Manual | Registration Guide to Online Filing of Appeals and Applications. This comprehensive manual serves as an indispensable resource for taxpayers, tax officials, and authorized representatives, walking them through every step of the e-filing journey.
