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GST Department Audit under Section 65: Common Audit Issues

Goods and Services Tax : The article explains common objections raised during GST departmental audits under Section 65, including ITC mismatches, GSTR reco...

May 16, 2026 1014 Views 0 comment Print

Deriving Benefits From Departmetal GST Audits

Goods and Services Tax : The article explains how departmental GST audits can identify compliance gaps, strengthen internal controls, and reduce future lit...

May 15, 2026 585 Views 2 comments Print

Common Issues raised in GST Department Audit

Goods and Services Tax : The article explains common GST audit objections relating to ITC, reverse charge liability, and turnover mismatches. It highlights...

May 12, 2026 25677 Views 2 comments Print

GST Audit-as-a-Service Gains Relevance Due to Limitations of Traditional Annual Audits

Goods and Services Tax : The article highlights that traditional GST audits fail to detect real-time discrepancies. Continuous audit models help businesses...

April 15, 2026 2856 Views 0 comment Print

GST Audit By Tax Authorities Under CGST Act, 2017

Goods and Services Tax : Courts held that audits exceeding prescribed timelines under GST law can invalidate subsequent proceedings. The ruling emphasizes ...

April 6, 2026 705 Views 0 comment Print


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Mandatory Preceding Year Audit Details Introduced for UDIN Generation by ICAI

CA, CS, CMA : UDIN generation now requires disclosure of preceding year audit details for specific audit categories. The update strengthens audi...

December 23, 2025 1860 Views 0 comment Print

Empanelment of CAs/Cost Accountants for GST Audit in Rajasthan

Goods and Services Tax : Expression of Interest for empanelment of Chartered/Cost Accountants for GST special audit under Section 66 of RGST/CGST Act, 2017...

December 13, 2024 12150 Views 0 comment Print

Request to Extend due date of GSTR 9, 9A & 9C for financial year 2022-23

Goods and Services Tax : U.P. Tax Bar Association requests Finance Minister for extension of GST Annual Return filing deadline due to ongoing proceedings a...

December 25, 2023 25851 Views 0 comment Print

Model GST Audit Manual

Goods and Services Tax : This model GST Audit Manual is intended to be developed as a comprehensive document which would  be helpful for the audit officer...

February 4, 2023 11811 Views 0 comment Print

Empanelment for Special Audit with Delhi GST department

Goods and Services Tax : Empanelment of Chartered Accountants/Chartered Accountant firms/Cost Accountants/Cost Accountant firms for Special Audit of GST re...

December 30, 2022 21273 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Anticipatory Bail Allowed as No Specific Allegations Linked CA to Share Transfer Fraud

Goods and Services Tax : The Telangana High Court granted anticipatory bail to a Chartered Accountant accused in a share transfer fraud case, observing tha...

May 12, 2026 2295 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat HC Puts Hold on GST Show-Cause Notices Issued After Audit Deadline

Goods and Services Tax : The Gujarat High Court has issued an interim order restraining final action on GST show-cause notices against Hubergroup India. Th...

September 15, 2025 993 Views 0 comment Print

GST Audit Without Section 65(3) Notice Is Invalid: HP HC

Goods and Services Tax : HP High Court stays a GST audit against Saboo Tor Pvt. Ltd., citing the state's failure to issue the mandatory 15-day pre-audit no...

September 15, 2025 1041 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC Stops CGST Action as Audit Report Finalized Before Petitioner’s Reply

Goods and Services Tax : Delhi HC intervened in a GST dispute, staying proceedings against Dhruv Medicos Pvt. Ltd. The Court noted that the audit report wa...

September 3, 2025 894 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court Restricts Re-Audits by Central GST Authorities

Goods and Services Tax : The Calcutta High Court has restricted Central GST authorities from re-auditing periods already covered by a prior audit, citing S...

August 5, 2025 15894 Views 0 comment Print


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West Bengal GST Audit Deadline Extended to 22nd August 2025

Goods and Services Tax : West Bengal extends the GST audit completion deadline for the 2021-2022 period to August 22, 2025, due to delays in document submi...

July 4, 2025 1236 Views 0 comment Print

Extension of WBGST Audit Deadline in West Bengal

Goods and Services Tax : West Bengal extends WBGST audit completion deadline to October 30, 2024, for cases commenced between July 1 and July 30, 2024....

September 30, 2024 894 Views 0 comment Print

Guideline about conduct of GST Audit-reg

Goods and Services Tax : Detailed guidelines for conducting GST audits in Maharashtra, including desk review, team formation, and audit monitoring for FY 2...

July 9, 2024 2649 Views 0 comment Print

Measures for Effective GST Audit and Revenue Optimization

Goods and Services Tax : Government of Karnataka issued a circular outlining measures for effective GST audit and revenue optimization. The circular highli...

June 13, 2023 1755 Views 0 comment Print

WBGST: Extension of period for completion of GST Audit

Goods and Services Tax : Extension of period for completion of Audit as per the proviso to sub-section (4) of section 65 of the WBGST Act, 2017 for the per...

July 11, 2022 1047 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in GST Audit

GST Department Audit under Section 65: Common Audit Issues

May 16, 2026 1014 Views 0 comment Print

The article explains common objections raised during GST departmental audits under Section 65, including ITC mismatches, GSTR reconciliation issues, and reverse charge disputes. It also discusses judicial rulings supporting taxpayers in genuine ITC claims.

Deriving Benefits From Departmetal GST Audits

May 15, 2026 585 Views 2 comments Print

The article explains how departmental GST audits can identify compliance gaps, strengthen internal controls, and reduce future litigation and penalty exposure through early corrective action.

Common Issues raised in GST Department Audit

May 12, 2026 25677 Views 2 comments Print

The article explains common GST audit objections relating to ITC, reverse charge liability, and turnover mismatches. It highlights that proper reconciliations, documentary evidence, and judicial precedents may help avoid demands and penalties.

Anticipatory Bail Allowed as No Specific Allegations Linked CA to Share Transfer Fraud

May 12, 2026 2295 Views 0 comment Print

The Telangana High Court granted anticipatory bail to a Chartered Accountant accused in a share transfer fraud case, observing that the evidence was primarily documentary in nature. The Court held that custodial interrogation was not necessary in the circumstances.

GST Audit-as-a-Service Gains Relevance Due to Limitations of Traditional Annual Audits

April 15, 2026 2856 Views 0 comment Print

The article highlights that traditional GST audits fail to detect real-time discrepancies. Continuous audit models help businesses stay compliant and reduce risks.

GST Audit By Tax Authorities Under CGST Act, 2017

April 6, 2026 705 Views 0 comment Print

Courts held that audits exceeding prescribed timelines under GST law can invalidate subsequent proceedings. The ruling emphasizes strict adherence to statutory deadlines for audit completion.

Section 65 GST Audit: Understanding ‘Commencement’ and 3+6 Month Time Limit

February 12, 2026 2574 Views 0 comment Print

Courts have clarified that audit limitation begins when records are made available or audit is instituted, whichever is later. Open-ended audits without valid extension are challengeable.

Mandatory Preceding Year Audit Details Introduced for UDIN Generation by ICAI

December 23, 2025 1860 Views 0 comment Print

UDIN generation now requires disclosure of preceding year audit details for specific audit categories. The update strengthens audit traceability while ensuring confidentiality of member data.

Table-wise Technical Analysis of GSTR-9 (GST Annual Return)

December 15, 2025 5898 Views 0 comment Print

This article explains each table of GSTR-9 and why it is crucial during GST audits and scrutiny. The key takeaway is that table-wise accuracy and reconciliation are essential to avoid notices and disputes.

GST Audit Checklist

December 13, 2025 13587 Views 0 comment Print

GST Audit Checklist Explained: Compliance Failures That Trigger Tax, ITC Reversal & Deemed Supplies; GST Audit Reveals ITC Risks Due to Section 16, Rule 42/43 & RCM Non-Compliance; GST Audit Checklist: Why Incorrect Classification, LUT Lapses & Export Errors Invite Scrutiny; GST Audit Findings Explained: Vendor Payment Delays, Capital Goods Sale & ITC Reversal Issues; […]

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