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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 2319 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 567 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 1647 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 5550 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 13083 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 1680 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 12072 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 25794 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


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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


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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 1167 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 2547 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 1692 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 departmental audit (under section 65) – Legal Provision & Checklist

August 20, 2023 20385 Views 0 comment Print

Understand legal provisions and requirements of a departmental GST audit. This checklist outlines steps to ensure compliance during audit process, including sales, purchases, reconciliations, and required documentation.

GST Audit in India: Process, Documents Required and Due Dates

July 13, 2023 27633 Views 0 comment Print

Registered taxpayers in India with an aggregate turnover of more than 2 crores in a financial year must have their accounts book audited by an authorized Cost Accountant or a Chartered Accountant in accordance with Section 35 (5) of CGST Act.

Measures for Effective GST Audit and Revenue Optimization

June 13, 2023 1692 Views 0 comment Print

Government of Karnataka issued a circular outlining measures for effective GST audit and revenue optimization. The circular highlights the importance of systematic examination of taxpayers’ records, conducting thematic audits, and establishing an audit monitoring committee. Compliance management systems and the use of data analytics are emphasized for improved performance. Read more for detailed insights.

GST Pre-Audit Advantages & Other Updates

May 24, 2023 1842 Views 0 comment Print

In this article we focus on certain advantages taxpayers can obtain through pre-departmental GST audits conducted by competent professionals.

HC dismisses Writ against SCN which was based on GST Audit observation

May 14, 2023 16239 Views 0 comment Print

Petitioner challenged SCN based on GST audit report contending that certain observations made in audit report to which petitioner is not liable to pay

Model GST Audit Manual

February 4, 2023 11676 Views 0 comment Print

This model GST Audit Manual is intended to be developed as a comprehensive document which would  be helpful for the audit officers of the Gujarat State throughout the entire  process of selection of taxpayers for audit till the completion of audit in an efficient and effective manner.

GST Audit- Audit Under CGST Act 2017

February 1, 2023 16032 Views 0 comment Print

Ensure compliance & correctness of documents & transactions with an Audit Under CGST Act 2017. Get insights & advice from GST experts!

Empanelment for Special Audit with Delhi GST department

December 30, 2022 21168 Views 0 comment Print

Empanelment of Chartered Accountants/Chartered Accountant firms/Cost Accountants/Cost Accountant firms for Special Audit of GST registered persons under Section 66 of the Central Goods & Services Tax Act, 2017

Various Important Reconciliations under Annual Returns – GST Audit Series (Part 8)

December 28, 2022 9675 Views 0 comment Print

There is a need to pay GST under reverse charge mechanism and then claim the ITC. Compliances like these would require a mandatory reconciliation exercise. The reconciliation statements would be useful for finalisation of books of account, filing of GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C.

50 Important & Practical FAQs on Annual Returns – GST Audit Series (Part 7)

December 24, 2022 18963 Views 0 comment Print

A comprehensive guide on understanding and calculating your Annual Returns for GST Audit Series (Part 7), including 50 Important and Practical FAQs.

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