The implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on July 1, 2017, signified a pivotal development in India’s fiscal and constitutional progression. More than merely a tax reform, the GST represented an ambitious endeavor in cooperative federalism, aiming to consolidate over a dozen central and state indirect taxes into a cohesive system. While it […]
GST 2.0 simplifies compliance, reduces tax costs, and ensures faster refunds, enabling MSMEs to scale operations, access incentives, and improve cash flow.
GST on marble, travertine, and granite blocks has been reduced to 5% effective 22nd September 2025, lowering input costs for suppliers, improving cash flow, and making construction materials more affordable.
GSTAT President mandates a staggered schedule for filing GST appeals to avoid portal overload. Timelines are based on the date the First Appellate or Revisional Authority order was issued.
India strictly enforces cash limits: Rs.20,000 for loans/deposits (S 269SS/271D) and Rs.2 lakh for total receipts per person (S 269ST/271DA). Breaking these rules incurs a penalty equal to the cash amount.
CBDT extended the Tax Audit due date to October 31, 2025 (AY 2025-26). Forms 3CA/3CB-3CD were updated with 71 changes, including mandatory reporting of MSME payment interest disallowance, legal contraventions, and ‘Amount Received’ (Clause 36B).
The CBDT has extended the due date for filing the Tax Audit Report (TAR) for AY 2025-26 from September 30 to October 31, 2025. The decision addresses difficulties faced by taxpayers due to natural calamities.
The GSTAT is the new single forum for central and state GST appeals. Learn about its function, staggered filing deadlines for backlog appeals, and role in advance rulings.
Rajasthan High Court dismisses a plea seeking a murder case against PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Ravi Shankar Prasad over the CAA protests, calling the claims arbitrary. Petitioner fined ₹50,000.
The 2025 GST reform simplifies SUV tax: Compact SUVs now 18% GST, larger models 40%, and all Electric SUVs remain at 5%. Compensation Cess abolished.
