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Common Issues raised in GST Department Audit

Goods and Services Tax : The article explains common GST audit objections relating to ITC, reverse charge liability, and turnover mismatches. It highlights...

May 12, 2026 26403 Views 3 comments Print

Income Tax Form 100: Special Audit report under section 268(5)

Income Tax : The new Form 100 replaces outdated audit reporting formats to improve compliance and clarity. It standardizes reporting for specia...

March 26, 2026 288 Views 0 comment Print

Legal opinions from Special Auditor can be sought by AO u/s 142(2A)

Income Tax : The Petitioner contended some of the directions issued by the Respondent are bad in law because the Respondent has delegated upon ...

August 27, 2021 1314 Views 0 comment Print

Special Audit – Section 142(2A) – Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : A) The rationale behind the introduction of the provision of Special Audit √ Assessee is liable to get its account audited u/s 4...

September 21, 2020 50286 Views 0 comment Print

Audit areas for audit of Quality of Packing Bags for Cement Packing

CA, CS, CMA : Background: Quality control is applied to achieve company’s vision to be a distinguished company. By maintaining a standard qual...

April 5, 2020 2712 Views 0 comment Print


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Empanelment of CAs/Cost Accountants for Special GST Audit

Goods and Services Tax : The Commissionerate seeks experienced audit firms to undertake statutory Special Audits covering turnover, ITC, tax payments and p...

December 10, 2025 18366 Views 0 comment Print

Empanelment of Cost Accountants for Inventory Valuation under Income-tax

CA, CS, CMA : Get details on the empanelment of Cost Accountants under Income-tax Act, 1961. Notice issued by the Principal Chief Commissioner o...

February 1, 2024 1317 Views 0 comment Print

Apply Now: CA/CA Firms Empanelment in Bihar & Jharkhand for Special Auditors

CA, CS, CMA : Income Tax Department invites C.A./C.A. Firms in Bihar & Jharkhand to apply for empanelment as Special Auditors. Eligibility, term...

January 11, 2024 2199 Views 0 comment Print

Empanelment with Income Tax Dept., Mumbai for Special Audit

CA, CS, CMA : Income-tax Department, Mumbai intends to invite application from reputed Chartered Accountant firms/propreitary concerns for empan...

January 5, 2023 11991 Views 0 comment Print

New / Revised Standard on Auditing SA 700, 701, 705, 706, 260 & 570

CA, CS, CMA, Company Law : 1. Revised SA 700, Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements. 2. New SA 701, Communicating Key Audit Matters in the...

May 18, 2016 43792 Views 2 comments Print


Latest Judiciary


Delhi HC Quashes Special Audit under GST, Citing Lack of Proper Hearing

Goods and Services Tax : Delhi High Court sets aside special audit order against DHL Express India, citing lack of proper hearing. The ruling highlights ju...

June 14, 2025 570 Views 0 comment Print

CIT cannot extend time for submission of Section 142(2C) Audit report by CA

Income Tax : Explore the Delhi High Court's ruling in PCIT vs. B.L. Kashyap. Learn why CIT cannot extend Section 142(2C) Audit report submissio...

December 21, 2023 885 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax: Order directing Section 142(2A) special audit must be communicated to Assessee: SC

Income Tax : SC held that order directing special audit under Section 142(2A)  of Income Tax Act, 1961 is required to be communicated to appel...

February 15, 2023 3840 Views 0 comment Print

No special audit if CIT grants approval mechanically to extend limitation period

Income Tax : Since AO had taken recourse to the provisions of section 142(2A) only with a view to extend the period of limitation by virtue of ...

December 2, 2021 1707 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC admits WP staying special audit under Income Tax

Income Tax : India Yamaha Motor Private Limited Vs PCIT (Delhi High Court) Writ of India Yamaha Motor (P) Ltd., Hon’ble Delhi High Court ...

October 5, 2021 1302 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CA firms empanelled for Special Audit with Income Tax Dept Amritsar

Income Tax : Income Tax Department Amritsar Central Revenue Building, Room No. 206, 1st Floor, Maqbool Rd, C Block, Amritsar, Punjab 143001 E-m...

February 3, 2021 2757 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in Special Audit

Common Issues raised in GST Department Audit

May 12, 2026 26403 Views 3 comments Print

The article explains common GST audit objections relating to ITC, reverse charge liability, and turnover mismatches. It highlights that proper reconciliations, documentary evidence, and judicial precedents may help avoid demands and penalties.

Income Tax Form 100: Special Audit report under section 268(5)

March 26, 2026 288 Views 0 comment Print

The new Form 100 replaces outdated audit reporting formats to improve compliance and clarity. It standardizes reporting for special audits directed by tax authorities.

Empanelment of CAs/Cost Accountants for Special GST Audit

December 10, 2025 18366 Views 0 comment Print

The Commissionerate seeks experienced audit firms to undertake statutory Special Audits covering turnover, ITC, tax payments and potential evasion. The framework outlines duties, conflict-of-interest safeguards, reporting requirements and fee slabs based on turnover.

Delhi HC Quashes Special Audit under GST, Citing Lack of Proper Hearing

June 14, 2025 570 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court sets aside special audit order against DHL Express India, citing lack of proper hearing. The ruling highlights judicial scrutiny of GST procedural adherence and ongoing Supreme Court challenges to notification validity.

Empanelment of Cost Accountants for Inventory Valuation under Income-tax

February 1, 2024 1317 Views 0 comment Print

Get details on the empanelment of Cost Accountants under Income-tax Act, 1961. Notice issued by the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Pune. Apply by 29.02.2024

Apply Now: CA/CA Firms Empanelment in Bihar & Jharkhand for Special Auditors

January 11, 2024 2199 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Department invites C.A./C.A. Firms in Bihar & Jharkhand to apply for empanelment as Special Auditors. Eligibility, terms, and conditions outlined. Apply within 15 days.

CIT cannot extend time for submission of Section 142(2C) Audit report by CA

December 21, 2023 885 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Delhi High Court’s ruling in PCIT vs. B.L. Kashyap. Learn why CIT cannot extend Section 142(2C) Audit report submission time; crucial insights revealed.

Income Tax: Order directing Section 142(2A) special audit must be communicated to Assessee: SC

February 15, 2023 3840 Views 0 comment Print

SC held that order directing special audit under Section 142(2A)  of Income Tax Act, 1961 is required to be communicated to appellant-assessee, so as to know the reasons, and, if required, the assessee can choose to exercise the option to challenge the order. 

Empanelment with Income Tax Dept., Mumbai for Special Audit

January 5, 2023 11991 Views 0 comment Print

Income-tax Department, Mumbai intends to invite application from reputed Chartered Accountant firms/propreitary concerns for empanelment to carry out Special Audit u/s. 142(2A) of the I.T. Act, 1961 for the period 2023-24 and 2024-25.

No special audit if CIT grants approval mechanically to extend limitation period

December 2, 2021 1707 Views 0 comment Print

Since AO had taken recourse to the provisions of section 142(2A) only with a view to extend the period of limitation by virtue of clause (iv) of Explanation 1 to section 153(9) for completion of assessment, without the conditions being satisfied in section 142(2A), therefore, the assessment framed by AO under section 143(3) was barred by limitation and invalid.

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