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.
Goods and Services Tax : The framework enables wider access to GST appeals through online filing. However, procedural and portal limitations may hinder smo...
Goods and Services Tax : Courts held that bona fide buyers cannot lose ITC due to supplier non-payment. The key takeaway is that liability cannot shift to ...
Goods and Services Tax : Authorities are targeting buyers based on supplier defaults without proper verification. Courts emphasize that bona fide taxpayers...
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 : 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 : 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 : The case involved a penalty imposed despite the main tax demand being set aside in appeal. The Court held that the petitioner shou...
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...
The Maharashtra government has amended the tax arrears settlement act for public sector undertakings, validating past collections and broadening its scope to include more entities.
The Maharashtra Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act, 2025, introduces changes, including a new “track and trace” mechanism for certain goods, penalties for non-compliance, and amendments to input tax credit and appeal processes.
Bombay High Court grants anticipatory bail to directors accused of ₹23 crore wrongful ITC under CGST/MGST Acts, citing lack of need for custodial interrogation and applying SC bail guidelines.
The Gauhati High Court granted bail in a GST fake invoice case, citing non-compliance with legal procedures, including failure to communicate “reasons to believe” for the arrest.
Allahabad High Court held that issuing a GST penalty show cause notice in Form DRC-01 instead of DRC-01A is a technical error and not fatal when the assessee disputes the entire liability and no final demand is made.
The Calcutta High Court ruled that a show-cause notice cannot be quashed due to a lack of pre-SCN consultation, but the department must provide a hearing.
Learn about GST exemptions for educational institutions in India. Understand what services are exempt and which are taxable, including hostel, transport, and uniforms.
GST on the sale of used vehicles where input tax credit was not claimed and depreciation was, is levied on the margin (sale price minus written down value) and not the total sale price.
Calcutta High Court ruled that GST refund timelines are mandatory and that officers cannot reject claims based on extraneous grounds like office size or e-way bills.
The Calcutta High Court has reaffirmed that personal liberty and statutory safeguards must be upheld in GST investigations, emphasizing BNSS 35(3) notice before arrest.
