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Goods and Services Tax : GST notices are commonly issued due to mismatches, incorrect filings, and missing information in returns. The content highlights t...
Goods and Services Tax : The omission of Section 13(8)(b) applies only prospectively from 30 March 2026, as no saving clause exists. Past transactions and ...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT bridges a long-standing gap by providing a dedicated appellate forum, eliminating the need to directly approach High Courts....
Goods and Services Tax : Limitation start from date when Impugned Order in Form DRC 07 uploaded on portal and not from date of detailed order: Allahabad Hi...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that once a GST assessment order attains finality, recovery under Section 79 can proceed without issuing prior noti...
Goods and Services Tax : Authorities uncovered fraudulent ITC claims exceeding ₹8 crore without actual supply of goods. The ruling highlights that ITC is...
Goods and Services Tax : The case highlights that summons lacking details of the underlying inquiry violate procedural fairness. It underscores the need fo...
Goods and Services Tax : CBI arrested GST officials for demanding a bribe to facilitate registration approval. The case highlights strict enforcement again...
Goods and Services Tax : The CBI arrested a CGST Assistant Commissioner for demanding a bribe to halt GST proceedings. The officer was caught red-handed ac...
Goods and Services Tax : The Government reduced GST on paper sacks and bags from 18% to 5% following GST Council recommendations. The move addresses farmer...
Goods and Services Tax : he Court declined to examine merits as the petitioner did not file a reply to the impugned communication. It directed submission o...
Goods and Services Tax : The respondents could not justify why the taxpayer would deposit money without a formal demand. The Court treated the payment as n...
Income Tax : The court examined whether consolidated GST show-cause notices across financial years are valid. It found no clear statutory bar b...
Goods and Services Tax : The issue was whether a show cause notice could be issued under a rule already omitted. The court stayed the notice, holding that ...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court ruled that temporary business inactivity due to genuine medical reasons cannot justify cancellation without proper consi...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN clarified that system-calculated interest for February 2026 was incorrectly reflected in March returns due to a technical iss...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has enabled editing of the pre-deposit percentage in APL-01 filings. The change allows taxpayers flexibility, while verificat...
Goods and Services Tax : Taxpayers faced issues filing appeals where adjudication orders showed zero demand. GSTN clarified that such system limitations re...
Goods and Services Tax : Both domestic and import revenues contributed to GST growth, alongside increased refunds. The figures highlight improved tax admin...
Goods and Services Tax : The government introduced new rules replacing the 2017 framework to streamline IGST settlement between Centre and States. The rule...
GST 2.0 simplifies compliance, reduces tax costs, and ensures faster refunds, enabling MSMEs to scale operations, access incentives, and improve cash flow.
GST on marble, travertine, and granite blocks has been reduced to 5% effective 22nd September 2025, lowering input costs for suppliers, improving cash flow, and making construction materials more affordable.
GSTAT President mandates a staggered schedule for filing GST appeals to avoid portal overload. Timelines are based on the date the First Appellate or Revisional Authority order was issued.
Some of the concerns which were raised by assessee such as right to privacy of the family being violated, etc., deserve to be addressed as any family-related CCTV footage which was with the GST department and violated the privacy of family members could not be used or disseminated in any manner.
The GSTAT is the new single forum for central and state GST appeals. Learn about its function, staggered filing deadlines for backlog appeals, and role in advance rulings.
The Ministry of Coal hails the GST Council’s reform, which removes the ₹400/ tonne Compensation Cess and raises the GST rate to 18%. This lowers the overall tax burden on coal, cuts power generation costs by 17-18 paise/kWh, eliminates inverted duty anomaly, and strengthens domestic production for AatmNirbharta.
GST on budget hotels (5%) and buses (18%) cut to increase affordability and promote public transport. Tax on cultural goods also drops to 5% to aid artisans.
GST rate cuts on textiles (5%), handicrafts, coir, and industrial goods will benefit Tamil Nadu. Consumers save 6–11%, while sectors like autos, knitwear, and defense gain lower input costs, supporting $10+22 lakh jobs.
GSTN enables invoice-wise TDS reporting in Form GSTR-7 starting with the September 2025 return period, with a filing deadline of October 10, 2025.
Learn how to report issues or ask questions about not receiving GST rate change benefits. Contact the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) via 1915, WhatsApp (8800001915), or use the Integrated Grievance Redressal Mechanism (INGRAM) portal.
