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Goods and Services Tax : The increasing use of AI in GST is leading to automated mismatch alerts and notices based on flawed data. The key takeaway is that...
Goods and Services Tax : IPL franchises have contested the 40% GST rate, arguing it wrongly classifies matches as entertainment instead of sporting events....
Goods and Services Tax : Explains that vague show cause notices lacking details of suppression violate legal principles. Highlights that extended limitatio...
Goods and Services Tax : Clarifies that export value used in refund calculation must be consistently applied in both numerator and denominator. Highlights ...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court examined whether show-cause notices covering multiple financial years are valid and noted divergent High Court rulings. ...
Goods and Services Tax : Authorities arrested the key accused for orchestrating fake ITC claims and fictitious export transactions. The case highlights str...
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 : Considering the duration of custody and the likely delay in trial, the Court found continued detention unnecessary. It granted bai...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court permitted the taxpayer to obtain a stay by following the procedure under Section 112 and relevant CBIC circulars. It emp...
Goods and Services Tax : GST Registration Cancellation Set Aside for Lack of Proper Reasons, Bank Account Attachment Lapses Automatically Under GST Law aft...
Goods and Services Tax : Sections 74 and 74A operate on fundamentally different legal principles. The Court noted that their combined invocation raises ser...
Goods and Services Tax : Recovery action was initiated even after partial tax payment. The Court held that instalment relief must be sought through Form DR...
Goods and Services Tax : CBIC extends due date for filing March 2026 GSTR-3B to April 21, 2026, for registered persons under Section 39 of the CGST Act....
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...
The service is likely to undergo a metamorphosis with the introduction of GST. The officers of the CBEC have played a pivotal role in the framing of the GST Laws and Rules and we can all be justifiably proud.
CBEC has recently released following 8 GST namely 1. Input Tax Credit Rules 2.Valuation Rules 3.Transition Rules 4.Composition Rules 5.Revised Invoice Rules 6.Revised Payment Rules 7.Registration Rules and 8.Refund Rules for comments by general public and other stakeholders on or before 10-April-2017 by email on gst-cbec@gov.in. The Institute of Cost accountants of India has done […]
Implementation of Goods and Service Tax in India is the biggest tax reform that tax fraternities across the world are keenly watching. The GST in India comes with several unique features like Dual Structure, Cross Empowerment, and Matching of Input taxes at transaction level, making it complex and a compliance heavy tax reform.
Transition of the unavailed Cenvat Credit as on the appointed day & eligible duties is one of the most crucial question for the Tax Payers as they want to ensure smooth carry forward / refund of the same. Below is the analysis of Transitional Provisions under CGST law as presented in Lok Sabha & transition Rules released on March 31st, 2017
In order to engage with the stakeholders and invite comments from the public at large, the Centre has issued 8 Goods and Services Tax (GST) Rules viz. Composition Rules, Valuation Rules, Transition Rules, Input Tax Credit (ITC) Rules, Revised Invoice Rules, Revised Payment Rules, Revised Refund Rules and Revised Registration Rules, on April 1, 2017.
One of the key areas of litigation in GST will be which tax (i.e. IGST or CGST and SGST) is applicable on a transaction. Therefore, it is very important to understand the provisions of place of supply.
We need to align our thinking with the changes that the GST shall bring forth and see ourselves as a national tax administration that has the expertise in work, acumen in enforcement, accountability in function and most of all integrity in our ethos.
The compilation of frequently asked questions on GST brought out by the apex training institute under the Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC) the National Academy of Customs, Excise & Narcotics (NACEN), has been extremely well received.
1. Application in respect of tax or duty credit carried forward under any existing law or on goods held in stock on the appointed day (1) Every registered person entitled to take credit of input tax under section 140 shall, within sixty days of the appointed day, submit an application electronically in FORM GSTTRAN, duly […]
1. Value of supply of goods or services where the consideration is not wholly in money Where the supply of goods or services is for a consideration not wholly in money, the value of the supply shall, (a) be the open market value of such supply; (b) if open market value is not available, be […]