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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 2472 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 570 Views 0 comment Print

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

Goods and Services Tax : Courts have clarified that audit limitation begins when records are made available or audit is instituted, whichever is later. Ope...

February 12, 2026 1665 Views 0 comment Print

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

Goods and Services Tax : This article explains each table of GSTR-9 and why it is crucial during GST audits and scrutiny. The key takeaway is that table-wi...

December 15, 2025 5559 Views 0 comment Print

GST Audit Checklist

Goods and Services Tax : GST Audit Checklist Explained: Compliance Failures That Trigger Tax, ITC Reversal & Deemed Supplies; GST Audit Reveals ITC Ris...

December 13, 2025 13089 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 1686 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 12075 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 25800 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 11676 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 21168 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


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 915 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 984 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 840 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 15801 Views 0 comment Print

Commissioner can Conduct GST Audits Without Restrictions on Frequency or Time

Goods and Services Tax : Punjab & Haryana High Court dismissed Mag Filter's petition challenging CGST audit for FY 2017-22 despite earlier proceedings unde...

January 16, 2025 1641 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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 1170 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 867 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 2550 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 1698 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 1038 Views 0 comment Print


GST ADT 02 Format- Communicating GST audit report to registered person

July 13, 2019 62718 Views 7 comments Print

Form GST ADT – 02 [See rule 101(5)] Reference No.: Date: To, ————————– GSTIN ……………………………….. Name …………………………………… Address …………………………………. Audit Report No. ……….. dated …….. Audit Report under section 65(6) Your books of account and records for the F.Y……………… has been examined and this Audit Report is prepared on the basis of information available / […]

GST AD01 -Format of Letter of intimation for conduct of GST audit

July 12, 2019 18375 Views 2 comments Print

Article contains format of  GST AD01 -Format of Letter of intimation for conduct of GST audit under rule 101(2) of Central Goods and Service Tax Rules, 2017. FORM GST ADT – 01 [See rule 101(2)] Reference No.: Date: To, ————————————– GSTIN ……………………………………….. Name ……………………………………………. Address …………………………………………. Period – F.Y.(s) – ……………………………………….. Notice for conducting audit […]

Objectives & Principles of GST Audit

July 11, 2019 6273 Views 0 comment Print

1. The objective of audit of taxpayers is to measure the level of compliance of the taxpayer in the light of the provisions of the CGST Act 2017 and the rules made there under. 1.1 Audit examines the declarations of taxpayers to not only test the accuracy of the declaration and the accounting systems that […]

GST Audit- Legal Authority and Provisions

July 11, 2019 6537 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains Provisions of CGST Act, 2017 for Audit, General Audit by tax authorities, Provision for access to business premises and records of taxpayer for GST Audit, Prescribed Rules for GST Audit, Maintenance of Accounts and Records for GST Audit  and Rules for Calling documents from the Registered Taxpayer for GST Audit. 1. Provisions of […]

Goods and Services Tax (GST) Audit Manual 2019

July 10, 2019 42450 Views 0 comment Print

Goods and Services Tax (GST) Audit Manual 2019 contains  Introduction and Legal Authority for GST Audit, Objectives and Principles of GST audit, Management of GST audit, Selection of registered persons for GST audit, GST Audit – Preparation and Verification, Preparation of GST audit report & follow up, Registered Person’s Master File, GST AD01 – letter […]

GST on MSME Sector- Complete Analysis with FAQs

July 2, 2019 17058 Views 4 comments Print

Article contains Provisions applicable to a MSME related to GST Registration, Composition Levy Scheme, Input Tax Credit, Tax Invoice in GST, Exemption from Compulsory Audit by CA for MSME Sector, Returns in GST and Measures taken for the MSME Sector under GST. Article further contains Major Decisions of the GST Council related to MSME on […]

GST Audit : An Overview of Provisions

July 1, 2019 7545 Views 0 comment Print

Goods & Services tax (GST) is a comprehensive, destination based indirect tax levied on manufacture, sale and consumption of goods & services as well as on import of goods & services, except zero rated and exempt supplies. The registered person under GST is required to assess his own tax liability, utilize ITC & pay his […]

E-Commerce Operator – Annual Statement/Return/Audited Accounts

June 29, 2019 12783 Views 0 comment Print

Query Is ever e-commerce operator required to be file GSTR – 9B? Understanding on the basis of GST Law Whether or not to File GSTR-8 and GSTR-9B depends on the very fact that whether the e-commerce operator is required to collect tax under section 52 (1) of the CGST Act. Certain operators who own, operate […]

Hurrah! GST audit due date extended to 31st August 2019

June 27, 2019 8502 Views 1 comment Print

It was recommended to extend the due date of furnishing of FORM GSTR-9, FORM GSTR-9A, and FORM GSTR-9C due to difficulties being faced by taxpayers in furnishing the annual returns till 31.08.2019. Official notification would be released soon. This recommendation was much needed by the trade and industry.

Issues in GST Annual Return GSTR-9/9A and Reconciliation GSTR-9C

June 26, 2019 19587 Views 1 comment Print

Issues in GST Annual Return GSTR-9/9A and Reconciliation GSTR-9C requiring your urgent attention and corrective actions. People are facing grave problem in practically implementing the requirements in GSTR-9, 9A & 9C. We urge you to consider and clarify the following issues which are arising at the time of preparing and filing Annual Return in Form […]

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