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FAQs on TDS or TCS on sale or Purchase of Goods

Income Tax : This guide explains the applicability of TDS under Section 194Q and TCS under Section 206C(1H), including thresholds, rates, and c...

June 23, 2026 5280 Views 0 comment Print

Haryana OTS, 2026: Opportunity to Close Old VAT & Pre-GST Litigations

Goods and Services Tax : Haryana Government has introduced a One Time Settlement Scheme for resolving legacy pre-GST tax disputes. The scheme offers waiver...

May 21, 2026 2607 Views 0 comment Print

GST in India: A Transformative Reform or Still a Work in Progress?

Goods and Services Tax : This analysis examines how GST transformed India’s indirect tax regime while continuing to face compliance, technological, and i...

May 13, 2026 522 Views 0 comment Print

Section 16(2)(c) CGST Act: Why Genuine Buyers Are Losing ITC Despite Valid Transactions

Goods and Services Tax : Explains how Section 16(2)(c) links ITC eligibility to supplier tax payment, causing hardship for bona fide taxpayers even when in...

May 9, 2026 861 Views 0 comment Print

Building an E-Commerce Business in UAE in 2025: What Actually Matters

Goods and Services Tax : The UAE’s digital success is driven by strong infrastructure, tax clarity, and disciplined business setup. Proper licensing, com...

February 27, 2026 2223 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


SC to Review if Supplying Crane for Services Constitutes Transfer of ‘Right to Use’

Goods and Services Tax : Explore Supreme Court's scrutiny of whether supplying cranes for services like loading, unloading, lifting, and shifting qualifies...

May 21, 2024 1632 Views 0 comment Print

Goa (Recovery of Arrears of Tax, Interest, Penalty, Other Dues through Settlement) Act, 2023

Goods and Services Tax : Goa (Recovery of Arrears of Tax, Interest, Penalty, Other Dues through Settlement) Act, 2023 The Goa (Recovery of Arrears of Tax, ...

October 17, 2023 3573 Views 0 comment Print

Maharashtra Amnesty Scheme, 2023 for Goods and Services Tax Department

Goods and Services Tax : HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MAHARASHTRA STATE BUDGET SPEECH DATED 9TH MARCH, 2023 BY HONOURABLE DEPUTY CHIEF MINISTER (FINANCE) SHRI DEVENDR...

March 9, 2023 116367 Views 8 comments Print

No further extension of Maharashtra Amnesty Scheme 2022

Goods and Services Tax : office of the Jt. Commissioner of State Tax. (HQ-1) F-Wing, 7th floor, New bldg, GST Bhavan, Mazgaon, Mumbai-400010. Tel No. 022 2...

September 13, 2022 26190 Views 3 comments Print

Rajasthan VAT- ITC Mismatch/Verification date extended to 31.03.2022

Goods and Services Tax : Rajasthan VAT  – ITC Mismatch/ Verification Date Extended to 31.03.2022 & In some cases requirement of Affidavit also R...

January 7, 2022 2526 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Kerala HC Quashed KVAT Reassessment Notice as It Was Issued Beyond Statutory Limitation

Goods and Services Tax : Kerala HC held reassessment under Sections 25A and 25(1) cannot continue after the statutory limitation period expires....

July 1, 2026 255 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC Upholds 14.5% VAT as Capital Goods Were Not Used Within State

Corporate Law : The Madras High Court held that moulds and dies could not qualify as capital goods under the TNVAT Act because they were not used ...

June 28, 2026 129 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka HC Refuses Relief as Magistrate Cannot Decide Validity of H Forms under KVAT

Goods and Services Tax : The Karnataka High Court held that a Magistrate conducting recovery proceedings under the KVAT Act has no authority to determine t...

June 17, 2026 138 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay HC Sets Aside Rejection of VAT Appeal Delay Plea as COVID Orders Extended Limitation

Corporate Law : The Bombay High Court held that limitation under Section 35 of the Goa VAT Act must be computed after excluding the COVID period w...

June 11, 2026 246 Views 0 comment Print

Bogus Supplier Tag Alone Not Enough: ITAT Deletes Purchase and Loan Additions

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that an investigation report against a supplier is only a starting point for inquiry and not conclusive proof ag...

June 3, 2026 483 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


MP VAT Act: 2023-24 Assessments Deemed Complete for Petrol Pumps

Goods and Services Tax : Madhya Pradesh Government notifies deemed assessment for 2023-24 VAT cases for eligible petrol pumps, outlining conditions and app...

June 3, 2025 3174 Views 0 comment Print

Goa Finance Dept Clarifies Discount Recording Under Goa VAT

Goods and Services Tax : Goa Finance Dept issues circular clarifying proper discount treatment in tax invoices under GVAT Act, 2005, and outlines correct V...

April 24, 2025 699 Views 0 comment Print

MVAT Act 2025 Amendments: Key Changes & Tax Implications

Corporate Law : Maharashtra amends MVAT Act with retrospective effect from 2005, clarifying tax exemptions, deemed sales, and first charge provisi...

January 27, 2025 2877 Views 0 comment Print

Maharashtra Sales Tax Tribunal Launches Official Website

Goods and Services Tax : Maharashtra Sales Tax Tribunal (MSTT) launches a website for case updates, hearings, and judgments, replacing physical cause lists...

January 24, 2025 2184 Views 0 comment Print

MVAT (Amendment) Rules, 2024 regarding rule 34A and Form-320

Finance : Maharashtra amends VAT Rules 2005 to introduce Rule 34A, mandating the publication of pending appeal cases on the common portal. D...

September 12, 2024 801 Views 0 comment Print


Rajasthan VAT: SOP for outstanding demands created against firms who have not made any sale and/or purchase of goods

November 12, 2022 1653 Views 0 comment Print

Rajasthan VAT Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for outstanding demands created against such person (firms) who have not made any sale and / or purchase of goods

Circular no. 5/2021 should be followed while dealing with mis-match in VAT return: Madras HC

November 7, 2022 5373 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that while dealing with the assessment made on the basis of computer generated mis-match report i.e. mis-match in VAT return should be dealt with as per procedure narrated in circular no. 5/2021 dated 24.02.2021.

Kerala VAT Dealer Cannot Claim Refund/Avail ITC on Return of Goods after Limitation Period

November 7, 2022 1176 Views 0 comment Print

Narendra Kumar Gupta Vs State of Kerala (Kerala High Court) The points to be decided is whether the appellant had the right to avail input tax against the purchase items effected after a period of 90 days. The dealer had paid tax on the goods purchased from a registered dealer for sale within the State […]

HC Slams VAT Commissioner for not Granting time to Reply to SCN

November 4, 2022 816 Views 0 comment Print

When the show cause notice itself clearly says that petitioner should file written statement within seven days of receipt of the notice, we fail to understand as to how 1st respondent could have arrived at such a conclusion.

Collection Charges not payable if VAT Defaulter opts For Kerala Amnesty Scheme, 2017

October 24, 2022 576 Views 0 comment Print

B. Madhukumar Vs Commercial Tax Officer (Kerala High Court) It is not in dispute before the court that the petitioner had settled the liabilities in terms of the provisions contained in the Amnesty Scheme of 2017, which was introduced by the provisions contained in the Kerala Finance Act 2017. The provisions of Section 31A(2) of […]

Section 64(4) of TNVAT Act not allow Commissioner to delegate power to lower authority to pass order

October 19, 2022 1716 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that it is clear that section 64(4) of the TNVAT Act doesnt empower the Commissioner to delegate the power to pass order to any lower authority.

TNVAT: HC directs AO to pass speaking order & determine rate of Aviation Turbine Fuel

October 18, 2022 681 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court directed Assessing Officer to pass a speaking order, after hearing the petitioner in full, with regard to determination of appropriate rate of tax on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF).

Turnover from works contract should be assessed as per rule 8(5) of TNVAT Rules, 2007

October 18, 2022 1638 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that the proper method for assessing the turnover from works contract is as per Rule 8(5). Accordingly, it was directed to redone de novo applying the methodology set out under rule 8(5) of the Tamil Nadu Value Added Tax Rules, 2007.

Gujarat VAT Amnesty Scheme 2022

October 8, 2022 9423 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the Gujarat VAT Amnesty Scheme 2022 introduced by the Finance Department to settle pending appeals and dues under pre-GST indirect tax laws. Learn about exemptions, eligibility, and key considerations for businesses seeking relief from tax burdens. Read our summary for quick reference.

Lump sum payment under Maharashtra Settlement Act 2022

September 17, 2022 3972 Views 0 comment Print

Unlock insights into the payment of lump sum amounts under the Maharashtra Settlement of Arrears of Tax, Interest, and Penalty Act 2022. Understand the eligibility criteria, conditions, and the impact on return dues. Delve into the provisions of Section 8(1)(b) and Annexure A/B, exploring the nuances of outstanding arrears, statutory orders, and return dues. Gain clarity on Commissioner of State Tax’s directives and make informed decisions regarding the settlement of arrears in compliance with the Act.

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