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Goods and Services Tax : The guide explains that GST registration certificates are available only through the GST Portal and must be downloaded manually. I...
Goods and Services Tax : From 22 September 2025, accommodation below ₹7,500 per day attracts 5% GST without ITC instead of 12%. The change aims to reduce...
Fema / RBI : The article explains RBI’s decision to reduce the export proceeds realization period from 15 months to 9 months and its impact o...
Goods and Services Tax : This guide explains the fundamentals of GST, including CGST, SGST, IGST, and UTGST. It also highlights how these classifications i...
CA, CS, CMA : GST disputes are increasing, creating substantial opportunities for Chartered Accountants in audits, adjudication, appeals, and ta...
Goods and Services Tax : Haryana recorded the highest State GST growth rate in India at 22% in May 2026. The achievement is attributed to strong tax admini...
Goods and Services Tax : Practitioners are reportedly following different methods while completing GSTAT appeal forms because of inadequate guidance. The r...
Goods and Services Tax : The certificate clarifies that dealing and investment in securities are outside the scope of GST. Companies engaged solely in secu...
Goods and Services Tax : Representation addressed to Union Finance Minister, GST Council and CBIC seeks legislative and administrative relief for bona fide...
Goods and Services Tax : Authorities uncovered fraudulent ITC claims based on fake invoices without actual supply of goods or services. The accused was arr...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT accepted the DGAP finding that the ratio of credit availed to purchase value declined after GST implementation. Since no add...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT held that the retailer failed to pass on the benefit of GST reduction from 28% to 18% through commensurate price cuts. The T...
Goods and Services Tax : The Orissa High Court considered a request for amendment of GST registration where business was conducted from a different locatio...
Corporate Law : The Court held that a purchasing dealer can rely on a sellers valid registration at the time of purchase. ITC cannot be denied mer...
Goods and Services Tax : The Bombay High Court held that the CGST Act does not permit consolidation of different financial years and tax periods in a singl...
Corporate Law : The 2026 amendments significantly expand disclosure requirements for operational creditors and corporate applicants. The changes a...
Goods and Services Tax : Gross GST collections reached ₹1.94 lakh crore in May 2026, registering 3.2% growth. The increase was driven largely by a 19.1% ...
Goods and Services Tax : The West Bengal GST Department ruled that intra-State movement of goods related to job work remains exempt from e-way bill generat...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has announced mandatory capture of Ship-To GSTIN in Bill-To/Ship-To transactions under the EWB system. The change aims to imp...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has launched a standardized Annexure-B Offline Utility for refund applications involving accumulated ITC to enable automated ...
GSTAT upheld anti-profiteering findings after the developer accepted the DGAP report concerning ITC benefits in a housing project. The Tribunal ruled that excess benefit given to some buyers cannot offset shortfall payable to others.
The article argues that Section 76 of the CGST Act provides a complete recovery mechanism against defaulting suppliers, making ITC denial to genuine purchasers legally unsustainable. It analyses constitutional principles, High Court rulings and statutory safeguards under GST law.
This article explains the legal framework governing e-invoicing under GST, including turnover thresholds, IRN requirements and sector-wise exemptions. It also discusses the consequences of non-compliance under Rule 48 of the CGST Rules.
The Central Government amended Notification No. 14/2018-UT Tax by replacing officials listed against Serial No. 2. The notification appoints new GST officers for Chandigarh with immediate effect from publication in the Official Gazette.
Taxpayers and professionals are facing major technical issues while uploading Annexure-B JSON files for GST refunds. Common problems include duplicate data errors, missing invoice validations, and failed JSON uploads despite correct data preparation.
GSTN has replaced manual Annexure-B filing with a JSON-based automated validation utility linked directly to Form RFD-01. The new system introduces invoice-level checks, ITC classification, and automated validations for refund processing.
The article explains when businesses must file a GST Nil Return despite having no sales, purchases, or tax liability. It highlights the importance of maintaining GST compliance to avoid penalties and future filing issues.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court held that Customs authorities are responsible for levy and assessment of IGST on imported goods. The ruling has renewed debate over whether appeals should lie before GSTAT or CESTAT.
Karnataka High Court held that consolidated show cause notices under Sections 73 and 74 of the CGST Act can legally cover multiple financial years. The Court ruled that the law does not restrict GST notices to a single tax period.
The Karnataka High Court held that objections relating to an officer performing dual roles in audit and adjudication must be examined before merits are considered. The matter was remitted for fresh adjudication after jurisdictional findings.
