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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 474 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 690 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 312 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 366 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 618 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 2826 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 21495 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 834 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 1005 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Provisional Attachment Ends After Final GST Order: Rajasthan HC

Goods and Services Tax : The court held that a provisional attachment under Section 83 ceases once a final order under Section 74 is issued. The ruling rei...

April 27, 2026 42 Views 0 comment Print

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 102 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 204 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 498 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 129 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 150 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 2973 Views 0 comment Print


Aluminium Alloys cannot be supplied under Govt. Notification no. 47/2017

December 29, 2018 1236 Views 0 comment Print

From a perusal of the said certificate, we find from that recipient is a public funded institution and Notification No. 47/2017 is applicable in respect of supplies made to them but only goods specified in the column no. (3) of the table in the Notification are liable for concessional rate of tax @ 5%. Thus goods other than those mentioned in the said Notification are not to be liable for concessional rate of 5% tax, except the goods having originally been held as a 5% in the schedule entries.

GST is not applicable on interest free security deposit

December 29, 2018 27162 Views 0 comment Print

In re E-Square Leisure Pvt Ltd. (GST AAR Maharashtra) IN this case applicant, for leasing of commercial property has, in addition to rent, also collected interest free deposit from their lessee which is returnable on the completion of the tenure of the lease. Since the entire amount is to be returned back to their lessee, […]

GST on installation of Energy Efficient dimmable LED Street lights

December 29, 2018 7185 Views 0 comment Print

We find that ‘LED Lights or Fixtures including LED Lamps’ are covered under the Sub-Heading 9405 40 90 of the GST Tariff, 2017 which are taxable @ 12% (6% each of CGST and SGST).

GST on reimbursement of expenses from lessee by lessor at actuals

December 29, 2018 25032 Views 3 comments Print

In re E-Square Leisure Pvt Ltd (GST AAR Maharashtra) Question :- Whether GST is levied on the reimbursement of expenses from the lessee by the lessor at actuals? Answer :- Answered is in affirmative. Question :- In case GST is levied, what is the rate of GST applicable to said reimbursement of expenses ? Answer […]

जीएसटी संकट – कारण और उपाय- क्या अभी भी जीएसटी को बचाया जा सकता है !!

December 29, 2018 14583 Views 14 comments Print

जिस समय भारत में जीएसटी लगाया गया था उस समय भी यही बताया गया था कि जीएसटी की प्रक्रियाएं जिस प्रकार से कठिन से कठिन बनाई जा रही है और व्यापार एवं उध्योग के लिए इन्हें पूरा करना आसान नहीं होगा . इसका एक बहुत बड़ा कारण था कि जीएसटी भारत में लाया तो एक बहुत अच्छे उद्देश्य से था लेकिन इसे जिन लोगों ने प्रारम्भ में बनाया उनका एक ही ख्याल था कि जीएसटी में कर की चोरी किस तरह से रोकी जाये और इसी एक मात्र उद्देश्य ने जीएसटी की सरलीकरण की राह में बहुत बड़ी बाधा खड़ी कर दी जो कि जीएसटी का मुख्य उद्देश्य था और इस सख्ती ने आज हालात यहाँ तक पहुचा दिए है कि अब ये सवाल पूंछा जा रहा है कि क्या अब भी जीएसटी को बचाया जा सकता है ?

जीएसटी कौंसिल – अभी समस्याएँ सुलझी नहीं है

December 29, 2018 10206 Views 8 comments Print

जीएसटी कौंसिल की 31वीं मीटिंग जो 22 दिसम्बर 2019 को हुई है इससे आम करदाता एवं कर विशेषज्ञों को बहुत अधिक उम्मीद थी . आइये एकबार देखें कि क्या ये उम्मीदें पूरी हुई या फिर से उन्हें निराश होना पडा. आइये देखें कहाँ तक करदाता की उम्मीदें पूरी हुई है और जहां नहीं हो पाई उनमें आगे क्या उम्मीद है और जहाँ नहीं हुई है वहां सरकार की क्या मजबूरियां थी .

GST Refunds to Exporters of Inverted Rated Goods

December 29, 2018 6087 Views 1 comment Print

Exporters who claim Refund of IGST paid on Export of Inverted Rated Goods, are being denied Refund of accumulated ITC of Inverted Rated Goods. Article seeks to highlight the provisions of GST Act in case of Exporters who Export inverted rated goods

Role of Accounting Software in GST

December 29, 2018 6786 Views 1 comment Print

A GST accounting software is a class of computer programs that enable you to manage your business’s financial transactions. Such programs can vary widely in scope, with some programs designed for little more than simple bookkeeping and some designed to manage the entire financial comings and goings of large businesses.

GST in Case of Work Contract Services

December 28, 2018 74991 Views 9 comments Print

♦ What is Works Contract under GST ? A contract of works, may relate to both immovable and immovable property. E.g. if a contractor, takes a contract for the building work, it would be a works contract in relation to immovable property. Similarly, if a composite supply in relation to movable property such as fabrication/painting/annual maintenance […]

Anti – Profiteering Under GST – Issues & Challenges

December 28, 2018 6297 Views 0 comment Print

1. The provision in the Central GST Act – Section 171, mandates that benefits arising due to either lower tax rates or more tax credits being available in the GST regime should be passed on to the consumer by way of commensurate reduction in prices. Let us understand anti profiteering with an example… 2. Reduction […]

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