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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.

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Composite GST Notices: The Case for Severability Over Invalidation

Goods and Services Tax : Explore why composite GST notices across multiple years should be judged by severability, not invalidation, balancing tax recovery...

April 26, 2026 369 Views 0 comment Print

Do You Really Need GST Registration? Common Mistakes Businesses Must Avoid

Goods and Services Tax : This article explains why GST registration is not limited to turnover thresholds. It highlights transaction-based triggers that ca...

April 25, 2026 558 Views 0 comment Print

Why GST Crackdown Is Targeting Easy Taxpayers Instead of Fraudsters?

Goods and Services Tax : The article highlights how aggressive GST actions impact genuine businesses. The key takeaway is the need for balanced enforcement...

April 25, 2026 258 Views 0 comment Print

FAQs on Closure of Business under GST

Goods and Services Tax : Understand the mandatory GST compliances when closing a business, including return filing and tax on stock. The guidance clarifies...

April 25, 2026 297 Views 0 comment Print

GST Refund Cannot Be Denied for Double Payment Due to Limitation: Orissa HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Court ruled that limitation under Section 54 cannot bar refund of mistakenly paid GST. It held that excess tax collected witho...

April 25, 2026 582 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Representation on Cancellation of GST Registration & Refund Processing

Goods and Services Tax : The representation highlights ambiguity in whether the ₹2.5 crore ITC threshold should be annual or cumulative. It emphasizes th...

April 23, 2026 2814 Views 0 comment Print

Mastermind Arrested for ₹1,825 Crore GST Refund Fraud via Fake ITC & Bogus Exports

Goods and Services Tax : Authorities arrested the key accused for orchestrating fake ITC claims and fictitious export transactions. The case highlights str...

April 21, 2026 21417 Views 1 comment Print

Delhi CGST Busts ₹8 Cr Fake ITC; Company Director Arrested

Goods and Services Tax : Authorities uncovered fraudulent ITC claims exceeding ₹8 crore without actual supply of goods. The ruling highlights that ITC is...

April 18, 2026 666 Views 0 comment Print

Representation on Top 10 Issues in GST Enforcement Actions

Goods and Services Tax : The case highlights that summons lacking details of the underlying inquiry violate procedural fairness. It underscores the need fo...

April 17, 2026 825 Views 0 comment Print

CBI Arrests GST Superintendent & Inspector for Accepting Bribe in Registration Case

Goods and Services Tax : CBI arrested GST officials for demanding a bribe to facilitate registration approval. The case highlights strict enforcement again...

April 11, 2026 1002 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Imposition of higher GST liability for mere wrong availment of ITC not justifiable

Goods and Services Tax : Madras High Court held that it is not justifiable to impose disproportionate liability under section 74 of the respective GST enac...

April 27, 2026 21 Views 0 comment Print

Writ Against GST Show-Cause Notice Dismissed for Prematurity & Lack of Standing

Goods and Services Tax : The Court dismissed the petition after finding that the petitioner failed to establish a clear connection with the goods and trans...

April 26, 2026 165 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat HC Quashed GST Demand as Cotton Seed Oil Cake Held Exempt

Goods and Services Tax : The Court ruled that cotton seed oil cake qualifies as cattle feed and is exempt from GST. The key takeaway is that exemption appl...

April 26, 2026 405 Views 0 comment Print

Patna HC Quashed Ex-Parte GST Order Due to Lack of Personal Hearing

Goods and Services Tax : The case examined validity of a GST demand passed without hearing the taxpayer. The Court held that absence of personal hearing vi...

April 26, 2026 102 Views 0 comment Print

Delay in Filing GST Appeal Condoned as Madras HC Grants Fresh Hearing on Merits

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that where an assessment is passed ex parte, fairness requires giving the taxpayer a chance to present their case. ...

April 26, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Kerala GST Framework for Scrutiny and Appeal of Appellate Orders

Goods and Services Tax : This case highlights how delays in filing appeals against adverse GST orders weaken the department’s legal position. It undersco...

April 25, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala GST: Guidelines for Transfer of Files & Records Post Reorganization

Goods and Services Tax : This case examines delays in transferring non-priority files after departmental restructuring. It mandates systematic redistributi...

April 25, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

Appeal/Revision Process for AIT&ST/KVAT Tribunal Orders

Goods and Services Tax : This case highlights lapses in examining tribunal orders before filing revisions. It mandates detailed legal analysis and reasoned...

April 25, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print

Jurisdiction & Functions of “Proper Officers” under Kerala GST Act, 2017 – Reg.

Goods and Services Tax : The ruling highlights gaps in recovery proceedings due to unclear role allocation. It strengthens the system by redefining respons...

April 25, 2026 126 Views 0 comment Print

GST Introduces IMS Offline Tool to Simplify Bulk Invoice Management

Goods and Services Tax : The GST portal launches an Excel-based IMS Offline Tool to help taxpayers efficiently manage and process invoices. It enables bulk...

April 22, 2026 2955 Views 0 comment Print


Jail Over Bail Under GST: Dilemma?

June 7, 2019 16917 Views 0 comment Print

In the provisions of the GST Act, the GST Officers are conferred with the extra-ordinary powers of arrest of Tax evaders. However, the said power of arrest has to be exercised with deliberation and discretions and not as a tool of oppression and harassment at the hands of GST Officers.

Extend due date of Annual GST Return/ GST Audit in Form GSTR-9, 9A, 9B-9C

June 7, 2019 92229 Views 50 comments Print

Representation on Extension of Due Date For Filing of Annual Return In Form GSTR-9, 9A, 9B And Audit Report In Form GSTR-9C

GST, Excise, Service Tax, VAT & Customs updates for May 2019

June 7, 2019 10701 Views 0 comment Print

Article contains Indirect Taxes Updates on GST, Customs, Excise, Service Tax & VAT for the Month of May 2019. Article Analyses Important Notifications / Circulars issued in the Month of May 2019 and also analyses Important Case Laws / Advance Ruling etc. decided by Various Courts and Authorities from time to time on GST, Customs, […]

Question on Assessment of supplies based on taxability out of purview of AAR

June 7, 2019 918 Views 0 comment Print

In re Cummins Technologies India Private Limited (GST AAR Maharashtra) The applicant has sought clarification in respect of various services rendered by them to their group company situated abroad, as to whether such services being supplied by them for consideration to an overseas group company, the liability to pay tax on the subject supplies can […]

File Annual Return Form GSTR-9 for FY 2017-18 by 30.06.2019

June 7, 2019 32166 Views 2 comments Print

Filing of Annual Return, Form GSTR-9 for financial year 2017-18, by 30th June, 2019 (1) This is in reference to filing of Annual Return, Form GSTR-9, by a normal taxpayer for financial year 2017-18, which is required to be filed by them on GST Portal latest by 30th June, 2019. Kindly note that Annual GST […]

Maharashtra PT -Returns & Tax Payment by employers- Limit increased

June 6, 2019 6366 Views 0 comment Print

Maharashtra State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments (Amendment) Rules, 2019 FINANCE DEPARTMENT Madam Cama Marg, Hutatma Rajguru Chowk, Mantralaya, Mumbai 400 032, dated the 6th June 2019. NOTIFICATION MAHARASHTRA STATE TAX ON PROFESSIONS, TRADES, CALLINGS AND EMPLOYMENTS ACT, 1975. No. PFT-2019/C.R.8/Taxation-3.—Whereas the Government of Maharashtra is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it […]

GST – Way Forward under MODI Government 2.0

June 6, 2019 2637 Views 0 comment Print

GST Council should now seriously think of including petroleum products, electricity, and real estate in GST ambit.  If alcoholic liquor can also be subsumed, it would be indeed a great achievement.

All about Form GSTR 9A & How to Prepare & File

June 6, 2019 29160 Views 4 comments Print

Article explains About Form GSTR-9A, Opt in and Opt out of composition & Form GSTR-9A, Pre-conditions of Filing Form GSTR-9A, Filing Nil Form GSTR-9A, Filing Form GSTR-9A, Entering Details in Tables of Form GSTR-9A, Form GSTR-9A & Consolidating Summary, Filing & Paying Late Fee, Additional Liability & it’s Payment, Previewing & Signing Form GSTR-9A and […]

Exegesis GSTR 9- Analysis of Clarifications released by CBIC

June 6, 2019 15630 Views 8 comments Print

Author Analyses CBIC Press release dated 04-06-2019 which clarifies on filing of Annual Return (FORM GSTR-9) The Annual Return in the form GSTR-9 for FY 2017-18 is to be filed by 30th June 2019. However, there have been many inconsistencies in the form requiring suitable amendment therein so that the intent of the Government and […]

Technical Guide on Annual Return and GST Audit

June 5, 2019 45066 Views 2 comments Print

ICAI has come out with this ‘Technical Guide on Annual Return & GST Audit’. This Guide has been comprehensively designed and contains clause-by-clause analysis of Form GSTR-9, 9A and Form GSTR -9C.

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