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Goods and Services Tax : The guide explains that GST registration certificates are available only through the GST Portal and must be downloaded manually. I...
Goods and Services Tax : From 22 September 2025, accommodation below ₹7,500 per day attracts 5% GST without ITC instead of 12%. The change aims to reduce...
Fema / RBI : The article explains RBI’s decision to reduce the export proceeds realization period from 15 months to 9 months and its impact o...
Goods and Services Tax : This guide explains the fundamentals of GST, including CGST, SGST, IGST, and UTGST. It also highlights how these classifications i...
CA, CS, CMA : GST disputes are increasing, creating substantial opportunities for Chartered Accountants in audits, adjudication, appeals, and ta...
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...
Goods and Services Tax : Practitioners are reportedly following different methods while completing GSTAT appeal forms because of inadequate guidance. The r...
Goods and Services Tax : The certificate clarifies that dealing and investment in securities are outside the scope of GST. Companies engaged solely in secu...
Goods and Services Tax : Representation addressed to Union Finance Minister, GST Council and CBIC seeks legislative and administrative relief for bona fide...
Goods and Services Tax : Authorities uncovered fraudulent ITC claims based on fake invoices without actual supply of goods or services. The accused was arr...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT accepted the DGAP finding that the ratio of credit availed to purchase value declined after GST implementation. Since no add...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT held that the retailer failed to pass on the benefit of GST reduction from 28% to 18% through commensurate price cuts. The T...
Goods and Services Tax : The Orissa High Court considered a request for amendment of GST registration where business was conducted from a different locatio...
Corporate Law : The Court held that a purchasing dealer can rely on a sellers valid registration at the time of purchase. ITC cannot be denied mer...
Goods and Services Tax : The Bombay High Court held that the CGST Act does not permit consolidation of different financial years and tax periods in a singl...
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 ...
Corporate Law : The 2026 amendments significantly expand disclosure requirements for operational creditors and corporate applicants. The changes a...
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% ...
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...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has announced mandatory capture of Ship-To GSTIN in Bill-To/Ship-To transactions under the EWB system. The change aims to imp...
The GST Council reduced the tax rate on adult and clinical diapers from 12% to 5%. The Government clarified that a complete GST exemption has not been recommended.
The GST Council reduced tax on hotel accommodation up to ₹7,500 per day from 12% with ITC to 5% without ITC. The move aims to simplify taxation and reduce consumer costs.
The Gujarat High Court stayed a tax adjudication order after discovering that the officer relied on inaccurate case law citations without independent verification.
Courts have clarified that Section 79 of the GST law is a recovery mechanism that can be invoked only after tax liability is adjudicated or self-assessed and remains unpaid.
The document outlines a certificate format where the recipient confirms reversal of Input Tax Credit related to credit notes issued for post-supply discounts and sales returns under GST law.
The GST law permits inspection, search and seizure only when a senior officer has reasonable grounds to suspect tax evasion, ensuring safeguards for taxpayers.
The GST Appellate Tribunal has become operational, completing the GST dispute resolution framework. Taxpayers can now file second appeals with a 10% pre-deposit and defined procedural rules.
The Bengaluru CGST zone cautioned taxpayers about individuals posing as GST officers. Taxpayers were advised to verify officer identity, authorization, and DIN before allowing inspections.
The High Court ruled that retrospective cancellation of GST registration is invalid if such action is not proposed in the original show cause notice. The judgment emphasizes adherence to natural justice and proper reasoning in administrative orders.
Rajasthan High Court held that failure to file GST returns in one state makes the taxpayer a defaulter and can justify denial of GST registration in another state.
