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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 432 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 660 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 288 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 345 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 606 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 2823 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 21486 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 828 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 87 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 189 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 456 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 120 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 207 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 165 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 120 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 135 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 2964 Views 0 comment Print


GST: Situs – the vices therein

March 10, 2019 4614 Views 0 comment Print

It just so happened that India had to implement a dual model GST, not that it was an inspiration from Canada or Brazil, but because of the structure of the country. Not to doubt the intentions of the government, we have come very far from the gloomy days of sales tax, [except the ones who […]

Sales Promotion Schemes / Trade Discounts under GST

March 10, 2019 26925 Views 1 comment Print

In the general trade and business, there are several promotional schemes and discounts which are offered by taxable persons to increase sales volume and to attract new customers for their products. Circular No. 92/11/2019-GST; Dated the 7th March, 2019 issued to clarify on the aspects of taxability, valuation, availability or otherwise of Input Tax Credit […]

Brief Provisions regarding “Tax Invoice under GST”

March 10, 2019 26556 Views 1 comment Print

The Tax invoice is a compulsory required document to be issued for supply made by the every registered person under the provisions of GST Act . This document primarily represents the transaction entered between the two parties. The provisions regarding the Tax Invoice is given in the Section 31 of the CGST (As Amended) Act […]

Blocked Credits under Goods & Services Tax (GST)

March 10, 2019 144423 Views 3 comments Print

Article explains Meaning of Input Tax, What is eligible ITC in GST, Conditions to claim credit, What is Blocked Credit under GST, Items on which credit not allowed in GST, Who can claim refund in GST and Amendment Notification with respect to the provisions of the Input Tax Credit. I. Introduction & Meaning of Input […]

Exemption limit for Registration Under GST

March 9, 2019 6444 Views 0 comment Print

1. Prior to Notification No. 10/2019-Central Tax ,dt. 07-03-2019 – Person exclusively making local of within state supplies from States other than Specified Category State (Sub-section (1) of section 22 of CGST Act, 2017):  Every supplier making taxable supply of goods or services or both exclusively in State or Union Territory other than specified category […]

Availment of Input tax credit paid under RCM

March 9, 2019 308826 Views 18 comments Print

Input tax credit on the tax paid under RCM will be available in the same month for which the liability has been disclosed and paid in subsequent month? or will it be available in the month in which RCM has been paid and filed the valid return as per Sec.16 of CGST Act, 2017? Availment […]

Key Highlights of CGST / IGST (Amendment) Act, 2018

March 9, 2019 3261 Views 0 comment Print

Key highlights of the Amendments in GST Laws effective from 1st February 2019 vide CGST (Amendment) Act, 2018 and IGST (Amendment) Act, 2018 The amendments in GST law as recommended by the GST Council were passed by the Parliament by enacting the CGST (Amendment) Act, 2018 and IGST (Amendment) Act, 2018 on 30 August 2018. […]

GST Applicability on Maintenance charges paid in Apartments/RWA’s

March 9, 2019 41355 Views 24 comments Print

Note on applicability of GST on maintenance charges under the provisions of GST law Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has clarified on applicability of GST on Maintenance Charges levied by Resident Welfare Associations vide Notification No. 12/2017 – Central Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017 and Notf No 2/2018 – Central Tax (Rate) dated […]

Annual Return (GSTR 9) filing – Things to know

March 9, 2019 10890 Views 2 comments Print

The GSTN Portal has opened the facility to file GST Annual Return for the FY 2017-18 for Regular Tax Payers in form GSTR 9 from today i.e. 6th of March 2019. While the facility to file Annual Return (GSTR 9) is  made available online, offline facility is also proposed to be made available along with […]

Summary of GST Notifications & Circulars issued on 07th March 2019

March 9, 2019 5487 Views 3 comments Print

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued notifications on 7th March 2019 under GST Laws to implement the recommendation of the GST Council and has also issued a circular clarifying issues involving various natures of discounts. The summary of notification have been given in a tabular manner for easy understanding: 1. […]

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