Highlights of the 50th GST Council Meeting: Changes in GST Rates and Compliance Measures

13-Jul-2023

The 50th Meeting of the GST Council, led by Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala…

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Geocoding Functionality For Businesses Now Available In All States, UTs: GST Network

10-Jul-2023

In an update to businesses, GST Network (GSTN) announced that geocoding functionality is now available…

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Centre to soon notify rules for setting up GST appellate tribunals

04-Jul-2023

Rules and regulations for setting up of a committee for formation of appellate tribunal under…

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Full Credit Available On GST Charge In The Tax Invoice Issued By The Supplier: AAR

28-Jun-2023

The Andhra Pradesh Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) has ruled that full credit of the…

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HC upholds GST rules on taxing intermediary services for clients abroad

07-Jun-2023

Bombay HC didn't make any observation on what type of tax would be levied on…

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FinMin notifies GST amnesty scheme for non-filers, small businesses

08-Apr-2023

FinMin notifies GST amnesty scheme for non-filers, small businesses The government has notified amnesty scheme…

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Know 9 Legislative GST Changes In Budget 2023-24

02-Feb-2023

Know 9 Legislative GST Changes In Budget 2023-24 1. Decriminalization  Section 132 and section 138…

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Four arrested for Rs 48-cr GST fraud

31-Jan-2023

Four arrested for Rs 48-cr GST fraud In a major operation against tax evaders, the…

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Taxman asks companies to reverse credit claimed on IPO expenses

31-Jan-2023

Taxman asks companies to reverse credit claimed on IPO expenses More than 150 companies that…

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CBIC gives clarification on GST on SUVs

14-Jan-2023

  CBIC gives clarification on GST on SUVs NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Indirect…

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Why is the GST Tribunal a non-starter?

09-Jan-2023

Why is the GST Tribunal a non-starter? The absence of a viable appellate authority is…

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GST buoyancy: On GST revenues in December

04-Jan-2023

GST buoyancy: On GST revenues in December At almost ₹1.5 lakh crore, Goods and Services…

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CBIC Issues Various Clarificatory Circulars On GST; Prescribes Procedure For Handling ITC Mismatch In FORM GSTR-3B and FORM GSTR-2A

30-Dec-2022

CBIC Issues Various Clarificatory Circulars On GST; Prescribes Procedure For Handling ITC Mismatch In FORM…

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Unregistered persons can claim tax refunds for cancelled contracts on GST portal

30-Dec-2022

Unregistered persons can claim tax refunds for cancelled contracts on GST portal The unregistered taxpayer…

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No proposal before govt to lower threshold for generating e-invoice

28-Dec-2022

No proposal before govt to lower threshold for generating e-invoice The CBIC on Monday said there is…

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Rs 62,000 Crore GST Evasion Detected

26-Dec-2022

Rs 62,000 Crore GST Evasion Detected 'There are unscrupulous traders who create fake invoices by…

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Amount recovered to provide canteen facilities will be subject to GST, says U'khand bench

05-Dec-2022

Amount recovered to provide canteen facilities will be subject to GST, says U'khand bench The…

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GST collection for November grows 11% year-on-year, drops 4% from October

01-Dec-2022

GST collection for November grows 11% year-on-year, drops 4% from October State GST collections for…

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Ola, Uber Unhappy Over 5% Convenience Fee, GST Levied On Auto Rides

29-Nov-2022

Ola, Uber Unhappy Over 5% Convenience Fee, GST Levied On Auto Rides On November 25th,…

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Modi govt ready to bring petrol under GST but states unlikely to agree, says Petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri

15-Nov-2022

Modi govt ready to bring petrol under GST but states unlikely to agree, says Petroleum…

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Gujarat GST unit, ATS raid 205 locations; 91 questioned

14-Nov-2022

Gujarat GST unit, ATS raid 205 locations; 91 questioned AHMEDABAD: In what appears to be…

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CBIC Issues Guidelines For Verification Of GST Transitional Credit Claims

12-Nov-2022

CBIC Issues Guidelines For Verification Of GST Transitional Credit Claims When Goods and Services Tax…

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GST Evasion of Rs 55,575 Crore Detected in Last 2 Years, 719 Persons Arrested

11-Nov-2022

GST Evasion of Rs 55,575 Crore Detected in Last 2 Years, 719 Persons Arrested GST…

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Prime Minister’s economic adviser supports single GST rate

08-Nov-2022

Prime Minister’s economic adviser supports single GST rate If progressivity is to be introduced, it…

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October GST collection stands at Rs 1.52 lakh crore, second-highest since implementation

04-Nov-2022

October GST collection stands at Rs 1.52 lakh crore, second-highest since implementation GST collections for…

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An income tax lesson for GST

29-Oct-2022

An income tax lesson for GST Rajesh M Kayal writes: Faceless regime for direct taxes…

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GST slabs rejig unlikely before 2024 general elections

28-Oct-2022

GST slabs rejig unlikely before 2024 general elections According to the RBI estimate, CPI inflation…

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Slow GST portal: CBIC mulls extending Sept returns filing due date

21-Oct-2022

Slow GST portal: CBIC mulls extending Sept returns filing due date Due to the slow…

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Government mulling one-time settlement for businesses over minor GST offences

19-Oct-2022

Government mulling one-time settlement for businesses over minor GST offences Willful tax evasion will not…

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Bogus billing scam: Gujarat GST department nabs ‘mastermind’, recovers Rs 60 cr

18-Oct-2022

Bogus billing scam: Gujarat GST department nabs ‘mastermind’, recovers Rs 60 cr The scam, which…

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Snakes, Tractor Ride, Waterlogged Area and Secret Godowns: How GST anti-evasion team unearthed illegal firecrackers racket

17-Oct-2022

Snakes, Tractor Ride, Waterlogged Area and Secret Godowns: How GST anti-evasion team unearthed illegal firecrackers…

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Karnataka Surpass Gujarat, now 2nd in GST collections

12-Oct-2022

Karnataka Surpass Gujarat, now 2nd in GST collections Karnataka has bagged the second position in…

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GST Appellate Tribunals: Can it reduce the problem of pending cases?

11-Oct-2022

GST Appellate Tribunals: Can it reduce the problem of pending cases? Since the introduction of…

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GST on freight leaves exporters in a quandary

10-Oct-2022

GST on freight leaves exporters in a quandary The commerce ministry has issued an order…

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Both GST and Excise duty can be imposed on tobacco: Karnataka HC

06-Oct-2022

Both GST and Excise duty can be imposed on tobacco: Karnataka HC "The levy of…

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Exporters dial FM Sitharaman to get extension of exemption from GST on export freight

04-Oct-2022

Exporters dial FM Sitharaman to get extension of exemption from GST on export freight The…

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GST collections rise by 26% to over Rs 1.47 trn in September 2022

03-Oct-2022

GST collections rise by 26% to over Rs 1.47 trn in September 2022 The Goods…

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16 insurance firms caught evading GST worth ₹824 crore: Govt

01-Oct-2022

16 insurance firms caught evading GST worth ₹824 crore: Govt The insurance companies availed input tax…

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Certain GST offences to be decriminalised and compounding charges to be lowered

29-Sep-2022

Certain GST offences to be decriminalised and compounding charges to be lowered “We are also…

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Explained: The tussle over Rs 21,000 crore GST notice issued to Gameskraft

28-Sep-2022

Explained: The tussle over Rs 21,000 crore GST notice issued to Gameskraft The Bengaluru-based online…

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GST collections in Sept may touch ₹1.5 lakh crore

27-Sep-2022

GST collections in Sept may touch ₹1.5 lakh crore Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in…

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CBIC urges QRMP scheme beneficiaries to pay GST by 25 September

24-Sep-2022

CBIC urges QRMP scheme beneficiaries to pay GST by 25 September Late payment will attract…

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Rajasthan assembly passes GST amendment bill

23-Sep-2022

Rajasthan assembly passes GST amendment bill The Rajasthan Assembly on Thursday passed the Rajasthan Goods and Services…

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Inflation stymies GST rate rejig

21-Sep-2022

Inflation stymies GST rate rejig Officials said several states had voiced concerns about the rejig…

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Crypto Transactions to Attract GST Soon; What This Means for Traders, How it May Affect You

19-Sep-2022

Crypto Transactions to Attract GST Soon; What This Means for Traders, How it May Affect…

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CBIC develops system for online monitoring of GST audits

16-Sep-2022

CBIC develops system for online monitoring of GST audits The tax authority’s online monitoring of…

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GST collections may cross ₹1.5 lakh crore from November

15-Sep-2022

GST collections may cross ₹1.5 lakh crore from November Addressing a gathering of customs and GST…

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Mumbai: Man creates 36 fake GST firms, arrested for input tax credit fraud of Rs 23 cr

14-Sep-2022

Mumbai: Man creates 36 fake GST firms, arrested for input tax credit fraud of Rs…

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E way bill now mandatory for gold - NIC

13-Sep-2022

E-way bill now mandatory for gold - NIC On 12th September 2022, the National Informatics Centre…

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Uttar Pradesh cabinet approves amendment to UP GST Act

07-Sep-2022

Uttar Pradesh cabinet approves amendment to UP GST Act Minister for finance Suresh Khanna, in…

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GST Portal to open from 1st October for filing of Transitional Credit: GSTN

05-Sep-2022

GST Portal to open from 1st October for filing of Transitional Credit: GSTN   Following…

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GST collection in August expected to cross ₹1.42 lakh crore, says Finance Ministry

01-Sep-2022

GST collection in August expected to cross ₹1.42 lakh crore, says Finance Ministry Finance Ministry…

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Now, GST on cancellation of confirmed train tickets, hotel bookings

29-Aug-2022

Now, GST on cancellation of confirmed train tickets, hotel bookings The Finance Ministry has said…

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Medicine purchases by inpatients exempt from GST: Tamil Nadu AAR

27-Aug-2022

Medicine purchases by inpatients exempt from GST: Tamil Nadu AAR An outpatient will be charged…

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No GST applicable on UPI Services: Finance Ministry

23-Aug-2022

No GST applicable on UPI Services: Finance Ministry Amidst the confusions on the levy of…

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Finance Ministry issues guidelines for probe, arrests, bail under GST Act

18-Aug-2022

Finance Ministry issues guidelines for probe, arrests, bail under GST Act Finance Ministry GST Act…

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Three Maharashtra Businessmen Arrested For GST Evasion, Tax Fraud Worth ₹ 78 Crore

08-Aug-2022

Three Maharashtra Businessmen Arrested For GST Evasion, Tax Fraud Worth ₹ 78 Crore The arrest was made…

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July GST collection second highest ever at Rs 1,48,995 crore

01-Aug-2022

July GST collection second highest ever at Rs 1,48,995 crore Revenues from imports of goods…

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Foreign tourists may soon get GST refund for local shopping

26-Jul-2022

Foreign tourists may soon get GST refund for local shopping NEW DELHI: The government will…

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Supreme Court permits companies to claim transitional tax credit

25-Jul-2022

Supreme Court permits companies to claim transitional tax credit Mumbai: In a judgment that could…

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Arvind Panagariya Calls For 2-Rate GST Structure, Pruning Of Exemption List

21-Jul-2022

Arvind Panagariya Calls For 2-Rate GST Structure, Pruning Of Exemption List   Panagariya also said…

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GST on curd, buttermilk: Farmers, cooperatives fear price hike

04-Jul-2022

GST on curd, buttermilk: Farmers, cooperatives fear price hike Officials of cooperatives say that the…

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GST collection up 56% to Rs 1.44 lakh cr in June

02-Jul-2022

GST collection up 56% to Rs 1.44 lakh cr in June Fourth straight month to…

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Tour operators set to get GST relief under new ‘margin scheme’

24-Jun-2022

Tour operators set to get GST relief under new ‘margin scheme’ Currently, a 5% GST…

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Rajasthan GST Officer Arrested For Allegedly Taking Bribe

15-Jun-2022

Rajasthan GST Officer Arrested For Allegedly Taking Bribe A complaint was received alleging that CGST…

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AAR says medical health insurance premiums will now be taxed

13-Jun-2022

AAR says medical health insurance premiums will now be taxed AAR specifies the amount of…

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GST on lithium-ion to be brought down to 5%

10-Jun-2022

GST on lithium-ion to be brought down to 5% According to a financial daily in…

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Maharashtra: Voluntary payment by outgoing society member subject to GST, says AAR

08-Jun-2022

Maharashtra: Voluntary payment by outgoing society member subject to GST, says AAR MUMBAI: It is…

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GST: Small Online Retailers May Soon Be Exempted From Indirect Tax Registration

01-Jun-2022

GST: Small Online Retailers May Soon Be Exempted From Indirect Tax Registration In a move…

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Inflation delays GST rates rationalisation, Centre counters states

26-May-2022

INFLATION DELAYS GST RATES RATIONALISATION, CENTRE COUNTERS STATES Sources feel that the clock is ticking…

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GST Council may consider modification in monthly tax payment form for better input tax credit reporting

23-May-2022

GST Council may consider modification in monthly tax payment form for better input tax credit…

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Both Centre & states have power to legislate on GST: Supreme Court

19-May-2022

Both Centre & States have power to legislate on GST: Supreme Court The Supreme Court…

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Govt. extends April GST payment deadline till May 24, Infosys told to fix problem ASAP

18-May-2022

Govt. extends April GST payment deadline till May 24, Infosys told to fix problem ASAP…

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Fitment committee to discuss hike in GST on online gaming tomorrow

17-May-2022

Fitment committee to discuss the hike in GST on online gaming tomorrow According to sources,…

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Extend GST compensation period for another 3 years, Former FM asks Centre

14-May-2022

Extend GST compensation period for another 3 years, Former FM asks Centre  Former union finance…

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Food Minister pitches for 5% GST on de-oiled rice bran

06-May-2022

Food Minister pitches for 5% GST on de-oiled rice bran The imposition of a levy…

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GST collection touches record ₹1.68 lakh crore in April: Finance ministry

02-May-2022

GST collection touches record ₹1.68 lakh crore in April: Finance ministry This is nearly 18% more…

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Centre happy to bring fuel under GST, states unwilling: Hardeep Puri

30-Apr-2022

Centre happy to bring fuel under GST, states unwilling: Hardeep Puri The Union Minister hit…

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India’s tax revenues exceed target by 20%, GST collection all-time high

27-Apr-2022

 India’s tax revenues exceed target by 20%, GST collection all-time high The amount would exceed the…

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GST rates on 143 items may see upward revision

25-Apr-2022

GST Rates on 143 Items may see Upward Revision :- The all-powerful GST Council has sought views…

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Niti Aayog draft proposes GST cut on EV batteries

22-Apr-2022

Niti Aayog draft proposes GST cut on EV batteries Policy was first announced by Sitharaman…

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GST: Government Plans To Reduce Slabs; Tax To Increase On Goods And Services?

16-Apr-2022

GST: Government Plans To Reduce Slabs; Tax To Increase On Goods And Services? The government…

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GST rate on bricks up from 5% to 12%.

04-Apr-2022

GST rate on bricks up from 5% to 12% From now on, 1% composition levy…

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Miffed With Rising False GST Claims, Centre Mulls Roping In NPCI To Verify Traders’ Bank Accounts

01-Apr-2022

Miffed With Rising False GST Claims, Centre Mulls Roping In NPCI To Verify Traders’ Bank…

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A big change in the rules for filing GST returns!!

31-Mar-2022

A big change in the rules for filing GST returns!!! From April 1, there is going to…

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States to receive Rs.53000-Cr from Centre as GST compensation

26-Mar-2022

States to receive Rs.53000-Cr from Centre as GST compensation The payment of roughly Rs 53,000…

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CBIC introduces facility of restoration of Cancelled GST registration.

24-Mar-2022

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced the facility of restoration…

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Sitharaman Expresses Concern Over Rising Crude-Oil Prices Due To Ukraine Crisis

09-Mar-2022

Nirmala Sitharaman said that oil marketing companies fix retail prices on the basis of 15…

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Taxpayers can Check Eligibility of E-Invoice on GST Portal: Check Complete Details

05-Mar-2022

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has enabled the facility to Taxpayers to check…

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GST: Input-Output Ratios shall be considered to determine Refund of Unutilized ITC, rules Gujarat HC

04-Mar-2022

A two-judge bench of the Gujarat High Court consisting Justice J.B.Pardiwala and Justice Nisha M.Thakore has held…

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From April 1, GST e-invoice is mandatory for businesses with ₹20 crore turnover

25-Feb-2022

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Custom (CBIC) has lowered the threshold for mandatory…

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GST Fraud: Officers unearth fake invoicing racket involving Rs 38.5 crore tax evasion

24-Feb-2022

New Delhi: GST officers have unearthed a racket of 54 bogus firms involved in fake…

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GST dispute: Some states may need compensation even after June FY23

23-Feb-2022

A few states including Haryana, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, West Bengal and Bihar may need GST compensation…

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Correcting inverted duty structure: GST Council likely to revisit plan to hike GST rate.

22-Feb-2022

Even though the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council had to drop a plan to…

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GST Composition Scheme: GSTN enables Window to Opt-in for FY 2022-23

20-Feb-2022

The Goods and Services Tax Network has enabled the window to opt in for composition…

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Adjudicating Authority committed error by not sanctioning GST Refund as 10% Deposit required for Filing Second Appeal inclusive of 7.5% pre-deposit made for First Appeal: CESTAT

18-Feb-2022

The Delhi Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that  Adjudicating Authority…

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Goa Commercial Tax Dept. quashes Order rejecting GST Refund

16-Feb-2022

The Goa Commercial Tax Department has quashed the order rejecting the GST Refund. The Deputy Commissioner has…

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The Input Tax Credit Conundrum Under GST

14-Feb-2022

Background The GST law, as introduced was touted to be the tech-savvy tax legislation. The GST law initially…

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GST Commissionerate Launches Taxpayer’s Service @ 24 x 7

14-Feb-2022

COIMBATORE: A new initiative “Taxpayers Service @ 24 x 7” has been launched by the…

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Get crypto-clear, GST clarity can follow

12-Feb-2022

GoI is reportedly examining ways to impose goods and services tax (GST) on cryptocurrency transactions, including mining of these…

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GoM to make recommendations to GST Council

11-Feb-2022

The second meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST System Reforms headed by…

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Will focus on scrutiny, audit of GST returns in coming year: Vivek Johri, CBIC chairman

10-Feb-2022

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) will focus on scrutiny and audit of goods…

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CBIC to scale up departmental audits to boost GST compliance

08-Feb-2022

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is set to scale up scrutiny…

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Allahabad HC quashes order creating demand of GST, Interest, and Penalty as no opportunity of hearing granted to Assessee

08-Feb-2022

The Allahabad High Court has quashed the order creating demand of GST, interest, and penalty as…

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GST Budget changes affect ease of doing business, to invite more litigation: Experts

07-Feb-2022

The changes in the Goods and Services Tax laws announced in the Budget, which make…

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GSTN deploys New Functionalities on the GST Portal for Taxpayers

04-Feb-2022

The Goods and Service Tax Networks (GSTN) has deployed the new functionalities on the GST Portal for taxpayers.…

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Budget 2022: The Top Five Changes in GST

02-Feb-2022

The much-awaited economic event of the year, Union Budget 2022 is finally out. Finance Minister…

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View: GST reforms in Budget 2022 are an indication of tighter laws to come

02-Feb-2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced her second budget since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. She began…

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Kerala govt to implement rating score for taxpaying traders

02-Feb-2022

The Kerala government is gearing up to implement an exclusive 'rating score' for state's traders who submit…

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GST collection up 15%, tops ₹1.38 lakh crore in January

01-Feb-2022

India's goods and services tax collections in January stood at ₹1.38 lakh crore, a growth…

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Budget may propose creating GST tribunal

29-Jan-2022

The government is considering setting in motion the creation of a Goods and Service Tax…

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GST Officials Arrest Youth For Issuing Bogus Rs 1,000 Crore Bills

26-Jan-2022

Mumbai: An 'accountant' has been arrested for allegedly issuing bogus bills of ₹ 1,000 crore and committing an…

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Expiry of E-way bill does not infer evasion of tax by the registered person: SC enhanced personal penalty on revenue officer.

24-Jan-2022

Supreme Court in Satyam Shivam Papers Pvt Ltd on 12-01-2022 has confirmed Telangana High Court…

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GST Evasion: Chhattisgarh HC refuses to grant Bail

21-Jan-2022

The Chhattisgarh High Court rejected the bail applicantion to a person alleged of making forged…

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Jewellery industry urges government to reduce GST

20-Jan-2022

The Indian jewellery industry is currently reeling under the pressure of high GST. The All…

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CBIC steps up revenue collection drive

19-Jan-2022

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is scaling up its revenue collection…

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Maharashtra Govt. Withdraws Trade Circular deemed adoption of GST Circulars issued by CBIC

18-Jan-2022

The Maharashtra Government has withdrawn Trade Circular deemed adoption of GST circulars issued by Central…

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HC directs GST Principal Commissioner to verify Un-utilized accumulated Central Excise Credits and Customs Duty Credits

16-Jan-2022

The Madras High Court directed the GST Principal Commissioner to verify un-utilized accumulated credits. The…

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GST officers arrest individual for issuing fake invoices worth Rs 4,521 cr

14-Jan-2022

GST officers have arrested one person for operating a syndicate and issuing fake invoices of…

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Bombay HC set aside order rejecting GST Refund Application

13-Jan-2022

The Bombay High Court directed the department to accept the GST Refund Application as the…

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State GST Authorities can’t harass Trading Community: Allahabad HC

12-Jan-2022

The Allahabad High Court while quashing the wrongful seizure of a consignment by GST authorities…

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GST: Is recovery proceeding justified for differences in outward supply in GSTR-1 vs. GSTR 3B

11-Jan-2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in Union Budget 2021-22, proposed changes vide the Finance Bill, 2021, that…

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Supreme Court agreed to revive the Suo Motu Orders In View Of Rising COVID Cases

10-Jan-2022

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to revive the suo motu orders extending the limitation…

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Taxmen to Give "Reasonable Time" To Explain GST Mismatch

09-Jan-2022

New Delhi: Tax officers will give reasonable time to erring business to explain reasons for mismatch…

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Know GST Compliance and Statutory due dates for January, 2022

07-Jan-2022

It is mandatory to comply with the tax-related compliance proposed by the government. Such compliance…

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GSTN enables New Functionalities available for Taxpayers on GST Portal

06-Jan-2022

The Goods and Service Tax Network (GSTN) has enabled new functionalities available for `payers on the GST…

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CBIC starts initiative to boost GST mop-up

05-Jan-2022

NEW DELHI : Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has started a new initiative…

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Allahabad HC imposes Penalty on GST Dept. for Unnecessary Harassment for Copy of Electricity Bill for granting GST Registration

05-Jan-2022

The Allahabad High Court has imposed the penalty on the GST Department for unnecessary harassment…

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GST raid without notice: Businessmen oppose rule

03-Jan-2022

Ludhiana: GST hike on textiles rolled back, local businessmen are up in arms against the…

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GSTN removes GSTR-2A from GST Portal for January 2022

03-Jan-2022

The Goods and Service Tax Networks (GSTN) has removed GSTR-2A from the GST Portal for January 2022. The GSTR-2A…

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GST Council defers hike in GST on textiles from 5% to 12%

31-Dec-2021

GST Council has unanimously decided to defer hike in GST on textiles from 5 percent…

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Compensate Chhattisgarh for GST, deployment of Central Security Forces to fight Naxalism: Bhupesh Baghel

30-Dec-2021

NEW DELHI: Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel on Thursday demanded that the Centre continue to give GST compensation to…

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GST Annual Return Filing: CBIC extends deadline of GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C

29-Dec-2021

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs ( CBIC ) has extended the deadline of GST…

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IMPORTANT GST UPDATES APPLICABLE FROM 1ST JANUARY 2022

27-Dec-2021

1. NO ITC UNLESS REFLECTED IN GSTR 2A/2B Input Tax Credit shall not be available…

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Know Top 10 changes in GST Law effective from January 1st, 2022

23-Dec-2021

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified various changes in GST Law effective…

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GST: Amendment to CGST Act and Rules, notified

23-Dec-2021

Vide Notification 39/2021 Central Taxes Dt. 21.12.2021, the following sections of the Finance Act, 2021…

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Rules related to Mandatory Aadhaar authentication for GST Refund & Revocation application to be effective from 1 January 2022: CBIC

22-Dec-2021

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified that Rules related to Mandatory Aadhaar…

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GST Provision related to communication of Details of invoice or debit note to the recipient to be effective from 1 January, 2022: CBIC

22-Dec-2021

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) notified the sections 108, 109 and 113 to…

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Calcutta HC directs Dept. to grant ITC as all Purchases, Transactions in question were genuine, made before Cancellation of GST Registration

20-Dec-2021

The Calcutta High Court directed the department to grant Input Tax Credit (ITC)  as all purchases, and…

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18% GST payable on Services provided by Subcontractors to Main Contractor pertaining to Irrigation, Construction, Maintenance Works to Irrigation Dept: AAR

17-Dec-2021

The Gujarat Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) ruled that 18% GST payable on services provided by subcontractors…

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GSTR-3B is a ‘Return’ specified u/s 39 of GST Act: Supreme Court reverses Gujarat HC’s order

17-Dec-2021

The Supreme Court has reversed the Gujarat High Court’s judgment wherein the High Court observed…

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No ITC available for CSR Activities excluded from Normal Course of Business: AAR

16-Dec-2021

The Gujarat Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) ruled that no Input Tax Credit (ITC) available for CSR activities was excluded…

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GST under RCM payable on Procurement of Renting of Immovable Property Services from SEZs: AAR

15-Dec-2021

The Maharashtra Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) held that GST under reverse charge mechanism payable…

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What does the industry expect from upcoming GST council meet?

14-Dec-2021

Another round of rationalisation of tax rates is on the cards. The Centre is looking to convene…

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12% GST to be charged by Sub-Contractor to main Contractor on Work Contract Services on Construction of Roads: AAR

14-Dec-2021

The Maharashtra Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) ruled that 12% GST be charged by the sub-contractor to…

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Centre reduces compliance burden for GST taxpayers

12-Dec-2021

The Ministry of Finance on Sunday (December 12) announced that taxpayers with Annual Aggregate Turnover…

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Petroleum products inclusion under GST will have revenue implications: CBIC to Kerala HC

10-Dec-2021

The GST council meeting on the inclusion of petrol and diesel under the GST decided…

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Chhattisgarh HC directs GST Authority to Re-Open Online Portal to enable filing of Form TRAN-1 Electronically or Accept Manually

09-Dec-2021

The Chhattisgarh High Court directed the GST Authority to Re-Open Online Portal to enable filing…

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GST: ITC not admissible on Construction of Immovable Property used for Business, rules AAR

07-Dec-2021

The Uttar Pradesh Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) ruled that Input Tax Credit (ITC) is…

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ITC not available for GST paid on Input Services of Lease Premium on which GST has been charged: AAR

06-Dec-2021

The Gujarat Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) held that the Input Tax Credit (ITC) is not available for GST paid…

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Use GST data to raise direct tax revenue

05-Dec-2021

The spurt in both Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections and issuance of e-way bills in November…

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Restructuring GST rates: Available options for the GST Council

05-Dec-2021

In the 45th meeting of the GST Council held on September 17, 2021, the Council…

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GSTN release Module wise New Functionalities deployed on GST Portal for Taxpayers

03-Dec-2021

The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has issued module wise new functionalities deployed on…

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Madras HC allows Remission of GST as quantified under SVLDR Scheme subject to payment of 15% Interest

30-Nov-2021

The Madras High Court allowed the remission of GST as quantified under SabkaVishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) (SVLDR)…

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Taxpayers can now withdraw GST Registration before action is initiated: CBIC

29-Nov-2021

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBIC) has notified the update related to the registration of cancellation…

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GST transitional credit: Time for another tweak?

28-Nov-2021

Transition in any domain is always a complex affair. When several taxes levied independently by…

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A rate cushion for compensation expiry

25-Nov-2021

From all accounts, the Group of Ministers (GoM) headed by Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai that…

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GoM to meet on Nov 27 to finalise report on GST rate rationalisation

24-Nov-2021

New Delhi: The panel of state finance ministers looking into GST rate rationalisation will meet on November…

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Govt plans to provide more tax concessions on vehicles bought after scrapping old ones: Gadkari

23-Nov-2021

NEW DELHI: The government is considering a proposal to provide more tax-related concessions on vehicles that are…

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Government increases GST on apparel, footwear; effective from January

21-Nov-2021

New Delhi: The government has increased Goods and Services Tax (GST) on finished products such as…

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Govt to exceed FY22 tax collection target, direct tax mop-up at Rs 6 lakh cr till October: Revenue secretary

21-Nov-2021

NEW DELHI: With the net direct tax collection till October closing in on Rs 6 lakh crore…

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GST could see major overhaul; reducing tax slabs, pruning exempt list on table

20-Nov-2021

India could be eyeing a significant revamp of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure…

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Excess money in cash ledger refundable even two yrs after paying GST: CBIC

19-Nov-2021

Those who have excess money lying in the cash ledger for the purpose of paying Goods and…

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How GST authorities are using data analytics and technology for investigations

17-Nov-2021

Guidelines issued to the tax officials for scrutiny of Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns in Kerala…

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No GST Exemption on Manpower Services provided to Govt. entities: AAR

16-Nov-2021

The Karnataka Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) ruled that no GST Exemption on Manpower services provided to…

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Cancellation of GST Registration of Businesses on Hyper Technical grounds Adversely impacts employment and Revenue: Calcutta High Court

15-Nov-2021

The Calcutta High Court held that cancellation of GST registration of businesses on hyper-technical grounds…

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No need for separate GST registration in other states, AAR rules

14-Nov-2021

The clarity would prevent companies from getting multiple GST registrations in different states if supply…

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Notices to firms after mismatch in GST tax credits

12-Nov-2021

Goods and services tax authorities have started issuing notices to several companies, after uncovering a…

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GST Intelligence bursts fake input tax credit racket

11-Nov-2021

The officials of the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) Visakhapatnam apprehended a mastermind in Rs. 31 crore fake input…

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HC issues notice to GST council over non-inclusion of petrol, diesel prices

09-Nov-2021

The Kerala high court on Monday asked the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council why…

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Registration with Department, not a prerequisite to claiming GST Refund: CESTAT directs GST Refund to Service Provider

09-Nov-2021

The Mumbai Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) while directing the  GST refund…

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CBIC asks GST officers to block ITC on basis of 'material evidence', not suspicion

05-Nov-2021

The CBIC has come out with guidelines on blocking of tax credit by GST field…

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Companies may have to pay more taxes on intangible assets

01-Nov-2021

Some conglomerates, banks, and companies may face additional taxes under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on…

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Higher tax revenues allow Centre to boost capex, curb fiscal deficit during April-September

30-Oct-2021

Robust revenues helped the Centre to contain its fiscal deficit in the first half of…

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Top 10 Issues Faced by Professionals & Taxpayer in GST since 2017 raised by Ambejogai Tax Practitioner’s Association

29-Oct-2021

The Ambajogai Tax Practitioners Association is one of leading Taxpayers and Professionals association in Marathwada…

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SC allows govt appeal against giving Airtel Rs 923 crore as GST refund

28-Oct-2021

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the government's appeal and dismissed a Delhi High Court's May 2020 order…

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No input tax credit on festive offers to retailers: GST AAR

27-Oct-2021

Mumbai: The Tamil Nadu bench of the GST Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR) has held that no Input…

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CBIC directs GST Officer to issue SCNs based on difference in ITR-TDS data and Service Tax Returns only after Proper Verification

27-Oct-2021

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) directed the GST Officer to issue show-cause notices…

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Service rendered by govt, not its agency, only exempt from GST

24-Oct-2021

Services by the Central government, state government, Union Territory or local authority are exempt from…

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GST revamp: Group of state finance ministers for steps to eliminate fake input tax credit claims

23-Oct-2021

A group of state finance ministers (GoM) on IT issues within the Goods and Services…

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Only supplier of goods or services can apply for a GST advance ruling

21-Oct-2021

MUMBAI: The GST Authority for Advance Rulings (Maharashtra) has recently rejected an application as it…

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Madras HC quashes Order for Cancellation of GST Registration as SCN didn’t mention date, Time of Personal Hearing

20-Oct-2021

The Madras High Court quashed the order for cancellation of GST Registration as Show Cause…

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Agencies may have to pay GST on service charges collected on govt's behalf

19-Oct-2021

Agencies, whether public sector or private sector, may have to pay Goods and Services Tax on the…

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GST payable on Amount received by Arbitration for Works executed in pre-GST period: AAR

18-Oct-2021

The Telangana Authority of Advance ruling (AAR) ruled that GST payable on Amount received by Arbitration for…

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Court order to hit working capital of companies filing GST appeals

16-Oct-2021

New Delhi: Recently, the Division Bench of the Orissa High Court held that pre-deposit at the…

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SC stay on GST on mining lease, royalty may impact other sectors, say experts

13-Oct-2021

A Supreme Court stay on payment of Goods & Services Tax for grant of mining…

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Govt may consider higher GST, fewer rates to simplify structure: Report

12-Oct-2021

India may look at increasing tax on some goods and services in a step toward…

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GSTN blocks Rs 14,000-crore input tax credits of 66,000 taxpayers

12-Oct-2021

GST Network on Tuesday said it has blocked Rs 14,000 crore worth of Input Tax Credit…

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What India could gain from fuel under GST, and what it could lose

07-Oct-2021

In its 45th meeting on September 17, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council deliberated…

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GSTN to soon make enhanced facilities of GST Return, Refund, Registration available on GST portal

07-Oct-2021

The Goods and Service Tax Network (GSTN) is going to enhance the system performance and further ease…

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Defaulters on GST filing cannot raise e-way bills

05-Oct-2021

NEW DELHI : Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN), the company that processes GST returns, has…

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GST registration can't be cancelled if business not carried out from premises due to Covid 19 norms, protocols: Calcutta HC

04-Oct-2021

The Calcutta High Court has ruled that Goods and Services Tax registration cannot be cancelled if business…

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E-Commerce Operator liable for GST Registration for providing Electronic platform for Booking Cabs: AAR

03-Oct-2021

The Gujarat Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) held that the e-Commerce Operator is liable for GST Registration…

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GST collection grows 23% to Rs 1.17 trn in Sep, surpasses pre-Covid levels

02-Oct-2021

Goods and Services Tax (GST) collected in September rose to Rs 1.17 trillion, which is 23…

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No GST input tax credit on CSR expense rules Gujarat AAR

30-Sep-2021

MUMBAI: The AAR Gujarat bench has recently held that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities under the Companies…

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Mining, steel companies may move court over GST on royalty, license fees

29-Sep-2021

Several steel manufacturers and coal mining companies have reached out to their legal experts to explore options to challenge…

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Ministerial panels set up to review GST exempt list, identify evasion sources

29-Sep-2021

The Finance Ministry has set up two committees of state finance ministers which would rework rate slabs,…

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GoM set up to rationalise GST rates

26-Sep-2021

Setting the stage for an overhaul of the multiple tax rates under the Goods and…

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GST new rule: Aadhaar authentication now mandatory for GST refunds

26-Sep-2021

New Delhi: In the 45th meeting of GST Council in Lucknow early this month, the…

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No GST Registration required if Supplies Exempted from GST: AAR

24-Sep-2021

The Maharashtra Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) ruled that no GST Registration was required if supplies were…

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GST compensation cess – will it become a permanent feature?

23-Sep-2021

With a view to ushering in the mother of all economic reforms in India, that…

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BREAKING : Supreme Court To Recall Suo Motu Extension Of Limitation Period With Effect From October 1

23-Sep-2021

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it will recall the suo motu order of April 27,…

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GST panel to consider giving waiver on 1 day interest, late fee

21-Sep-2021

As some taxpayers have faced difficulties in filing GST return on Monday, the tax department…

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GST rule change to limit input tax credits

20-Sep-2021

New Delhi: A rule change cleared by the federal indirect tax body, the Goods and Services…

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GST returns alert! Businesses defaulting on monthly returns won’t be allowed to file GSTR-1

19-Sep-2021

New Delhi: Businesses that default on filing summary return and paying monthly GST will not…

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45th GST Council Meet: Rates of these items changed: Here is the list

18-Sep-2021

45th GST Council Meet: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today announced the decisions taken by the…

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Summoned by GST authorities? Know your duties and rights

17-Sep-2021

With passage of time the complexities of GST have only increased and so has the aggression of…

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GST Meet on Friday: 8 out of 10 Indians want Petrol and Diesel to Come Under GST, Survey Finds.

16-Sep-2021

Ahead of the GST Council meeting in Lucknow on Friday, a survey has found that…

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Inverted duty refund only for inputs, not input services: SC

13-Sep-2021

The Supreme Court on Monday held that inverted duty refund is admissible only with respect…

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SC ruling: Industry hopeful that GST council will look at ITC refund anomalies

13-Sep-2021

The Supreme Court’s decision to allow Input Tax Credit (ITC) on just goods inputs in…

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CBIC Extends Due Dates To File These GST Forms: Check Report

11-Sep-2021

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has extended due dates to file…

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Centre-states may discuss early inclusion of natural gas into GST fold

10-Sep-2021

New Delhi: With GST revenue collections making a rebound post the disruptions caused by the second…

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GST FILING ALERT! Last date Reminder- CBIC advises to file GSTR-7 Return for August before THIS date

09-Sep-2021

There is a piece of information for the GST taxpayers. The Central Board of Indirect…

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GST on road construction: NHAI details four scenarios where considerations are received as annuity

08-Sep-2021

Rate of GST here is 12 per cent To implement GST in road constructions where…

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Postpone the GST compensation’s expiry

07-Sep-2021

With the guarantee for the compensation of GST revenue shortfalls coming to an end in…

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CBIC issues clarification on Extension of Time Limit to apply for Revocation of Cancellation of GST Registration

07-Sep-2021

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) issued the clarification regarding extension of time limit…

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GST council meet in Lucknow on September 16, 17

05-Sep-2021

LUCKNOW: The 45th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) council will be held in Lucknow…

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Rs 1,819 crore fake GST invoice racket busted, two held in Odisha

03-Sep-2021

BHUBANESWAR:  In one of the biggest GST frauds detected in Odisha in recent times, the…

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GST kitty dips 4%, stays above Rs 1 lakh crore

02-Sep-2021

NEW DELHI: Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections dipped around 4% to Rs 1.12 lakh…

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Deadline for late fee amnesty under GST extended till November 30

30-Aug-2021

Ministry of Finance has extended the last date to avail of the late fee amnesty…

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Finance ministry extends last date for availing GST amnesty scheme till November 30

29-Aug-2021

NEW DELHI: The finance ministry on Sunday extended the last date to avail the GST Amnesty Scheme,…

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Charges other than construction services will attract 18% GST: AAR

29-Aug-2021

Charges collected by real estate developers, other than for construction services, such as those for…

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Non-filers of 2 monthly GST returns to be barred from filing GSTR-1 from September 1

27-Aug-2021

Businesses that have not furnished the return in form GSTR-3B for the preceding two months…

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Open to idea of reducing GST rates on vehicles, says Revenue Secretary

26-Aug-2021

After several requests from vehicle manufacturers in India, the Centre has hinted that it is…

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Reimbursement for stipend paid in full to trainees not to attract GST, says AAR

26-Aug-2021

Money reimbursed by a company to a third party for payment of stipend to trainees…

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Notices on mismatch between GSTR 2A & GSTR 3B: How to defend such cases?

24-Aug-2021

Notices on mismatch between GSTR 2A & GSTR 3B: How to defend such cases? We…

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Fuels, electricity under GST ambit: NITI Aayog formula includes six-year aid to states

23-Aug-2021

Amid a raging row over the hefty taxes on petrol and diesel, NITI Aayog is…

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No GST on canteen charges recovered from employees, rules AAR

22-Aug-2021

GST will not be levied on the amount paid by employees for availing canteen facilities…

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Rs 41L seized from 2 firms during bogus billing checks

19-Aug-2021

Ludhiana: On suspicion of bogus billing, the state GST department, Ludhiana, conducted inspections at four…

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‘In person’ GST Council meet likely after a 16-month hiatus

18-Aug-2021

The GST Council may resume its meeting in person after a gap of almost 16…

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GST officers detect Rs 4,000 cr of ITC fraud in Apr-Jun

09-Aug-2021

GST officers detected over Rs 4,000 crore of Input Tax Credit (ITC NSE -0.21 %) fraud…

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GST applicable on Repair & Maintenance Fund and Sinking Fund

07-Aug-2021

The Maharashtra Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) ruled that the GST is applicable on the Repair and…

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No e-way bills from Aug. 15 for GST return non-filers

05-Aug-2021

Taxpayers who have not filed GST returns for two months or quarters up to June…

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GST Authorities Unearthed Over Rs 31,000 Crore Input Tax Credit Fraud In FY21: Govt

04-Aug-2021

The Goods and Services Tax authorities have unearthed over Rs 31,000 crore of tax fraud…

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Treated, purified sewage water for industrial use to attract 18% GST: AAR

04-Aug-2021

Treated and purified sewage water is classified as 'water' under the GST Act and its supply for…

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GST revenue surges past Rs 1 lakh crore in economy uptick

02-Aug-2021

The gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in July (for sales in June) rebounded…

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High Court directs SBI to pay ₹ 215.11 crore GST to AP government

02-Aug-2021

A division bench of the Andhra Pradesh (AP) High Court comprising Justices U. Durga Prasad…

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No GST Audit from August 1st: CBIC

30-Jul-2021

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) notified no GST Audit will be…

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DGGI detects Rs 278 crore GST evasion in railway purchases since July 2017

28-Jul-2021

The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has detected tax evasion worth Rs 278 crore by bidders…

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GSTN enables New functionality on Annual Aggregate Turnover deployed on GST Portal for Taxpayers

27-Jul-2021

The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has enabled the New functionality on Annual Aggregate Turnover (AATO)…

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GST payable from date of Transfer of Possession of Building or Right to Person Supplying Development Rights: AAR

26-Jul-2021

The Telangana Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) ruled that the Goods and Service Tax (GST) shall be  payable from date…

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GST Commissioner deletes Service Tax on amount paid to persons deputed from other group company situated outside India

24-Jul-2021

The Commissioner of Central Excise and Central Goods and Service Tax deleted the Service Tax on the amount paid…

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Centre begins review of legal issues in GST

22-Jul-2021

The Centre has begun a comprehensive review of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) law, as well…

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Plea In Supreme Court For GST Appellate Tribunal Formation

22-Jul-2021

A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking constitution of the Goods and…

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CONFUSION CLEARED! DG GST Intelligence empowered to issue summons to taxpayers

20-Jul-2021

In what has brought clarity over the functioning of the Directorate General of Good and…

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Steel companies for easing GST burden on scrap metal used as input

19-Jul-2021

After increased scrutiny by GST authorities, steel companies that use scrap metal as input have…

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AAR considers retro GST amendment, holds that tax applies on CHS’ maintenance charges

18-Jul-2021

MUMBAI: Recently the Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR), Maharashtra bench, has held that Goods and…

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Reimbursement of additional discount to distributor will attract GST, says AAAR

16-Jul-2021

Kerala’a Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling has upheld that additional discount reimbursed by a company…

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GST to be levied on the difference between purchasing, selling price of second hand gold jewellery, says Karnataka AAR

15-Jul-2021

Karnataka’s Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) has held that the difference between purchase price and…

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12% GST on unbranded chips too: AAR

14-Jul-2021

The Kerala Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) has classified banana, jackfruit, jaggery-coated chips and tapioca…

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GST officers bust network of 23 firms for fraudulently claiming Rs 91 crore ITC

12-Jul-2021

GST officers have busted a network of 23 entities involved in creation of fake invoices…

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No GST payable on Composite Supply of Healthcare Services: AAR

12-Jul-2021

The Kerala Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) ruled that no GST payable on Composite supply…

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Authorities tracking RFID data to detect GST evasion, fraud

08-Jul-2021

Tax authorities have started tracking Radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags on commercial vehicles to detect Goods…

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Second wave impact: GST collection at Rs 92,849 crore in June, slips below Rs 1 lakh crore-mark after 8 months

06-Jul-2021

NEW DELHI: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection for the month of June slipped…

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Gujarat GST body wants tax on ISEs

04-Jul-2021

AHMEDABAD: Some 300 International Service Entities (ISEs) including search engines and e-commerce companies which provide…

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GST Day: 4 years since rollout of tax reform, India to prize timely returns

01-Jul-2021

India marks the fourth anniversary of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Thursday. The…

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GSTN enables Functionality to Register Complaint on Misuse of PAN in GST Registration

29-Jun-2021

The Goods and Service Tax Network (GSTN) enabled the Functionality to register complaints on misuse…

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GST TRAN-1 Issues: 4 Years and Counting…!!

26-Jun-2021

It has been almost 4 years since the implementation of the GST but still the…

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GST: No Resolution for a Four-Year-Old Annuity Problem

25-Jun-2021

In a major blow to contractors, the government has clarified that the annual deferred payments,…

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Exporters having tripartite agreements with multinationals under GST scanner

23-Jun-2021

New Delhi: The tax department has held back the export benefits of many companies that…

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GST authorities bust network of firms dealing in fake invoice

22-Jun-2021

Goods and Services Tax (GST) authorities have bust two networks of firms indulging in tax…

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Petrol, diesel under GST: HC asks Centre to decide

21-Jun-2021

The Kerala high court has asked the central government to decide on a representation seeking to…

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Probing Rs 393cr bogus billing, GST dept unearths another fraud

20-Jun-2021

Ludhiana: While investigating an old case of Rs 393-crore bogus billing, the Central GST commissionerate…

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Supply of Food to Pre-Schools, Anganwadis, Mid-Day Meals Exempt From GST

19-Jun-2021

Supplying food to schools under mid-day meal scheme, pre-schools and anganwadis is exempt from GST,…

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Module wise new functionalities deployed on GST Portal for Taxpayers: GSTN

17-Jun-2021

The Goods and Service Tax Network (GSTN) notified the Module wise new functionalities deployed on…

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Rs 54.5 crore service tax claim on Cloudtail: What is this case?

16-Jun-2021

Cloudtail India, one of the biggest vendors on Amazon India marketplace, has disputed a Rs 54.5…

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ICAI directs CA Members to Register to get Digital Audit Tools Free of Cost

14-Jun-2021

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)  has directed CA Members to Register by…

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No Tax on Black Fungus Medicine, 5% GST To Continue On Covid Vaccines

13-Jun-2021

Tax on medicines, some hospital equipment and other items needed in the fight against COVID-19…

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Orissa High Court relief for GST related litigants

10-Jun-2021

The Orissa High Court has called upon appellate authorities to condone the delay in filing…

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8th month in row GST mop-up tops Rs 1 lakh cr; lockdown impact muted

06-Jun-2021

Indicating a lower-than-expected impact of localised lockdowns in the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, gross…

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Attachment under GST Act adversely affecting Right to Business can’t be made: Madras HC quashes attachment of Bank Accounts

04-Jun-2021

The Madras High Court while quashing the attachment of Bank Accounts held that the attachment…

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GST E-Way Bill: NIC releases Changes in Blocking of GSTIN & Bill generation

03-Jun-2021

The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has released the Changes in Blocking of Goods and Services…

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Govt. notifies GST Amnesty Scheme

02-Jun-2021

As per the proposals made in  43rd GST Council meeting under the Chairmanship of Union…

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Congress CMs protest against exclusion from GoM on GST waiver for COVID-19 products

02-Jun-2021

Chief Ministers of the Congress-ruled Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh have questioned the Union government’s decision to…

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GST: Monthly return filing deadline extended till June 26

01-Jun-2021

The government on Monday said the deadline for filing monthly GST sales returns for May…

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GST’s future: Its framework is improving but its Council’s impact will depend on intent

30-May-2021

The 43rd meeting of the GST Council took place on Friday, the first one since…

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Merger of GST slabs likely to take longer

25-May-2021

NEW DELHI : A plan to merge goods and services tax (GST) slabs of 12% and…

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Govt relaxes timelines for GST compliance, reduces late fee for COVID-19 hit businesses

03-May-2021

In a bid to provide relief to COVID-19 hit businesses, the finance ministry had on…

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Decoding GST levied on Gold

14-Apr-2021

As the price of the yellow metal has corrected, physical gold buying activity has picked…

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How e-invoicing is boosting GST Compliance

12-Apr-2021

The government’s move to introduce e-invoicing as a mandatory part of the GST landscape has…

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GST fraud of over Rs 5,000 crore unearthed, 40 arrested

26-Mar-2021

GST officers have arrested one person in the national capital on Friday in connection with creating and…

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Selling eatables eligible for ITC under GST regime

25-Mar-2021

Selling sweets and eatables is one thing and providing facility to consume them within the…

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Important statement from Finance Ministry for GST taxpayers

21-Mar-2021

According to a latest development, the Finance Ministry on Saturday said it has not issued…

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Foreign companies use GST gaps, cause loss: PIL

18-Mar-2021

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses of the finance ministry, the GST Council and the Central Board…

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GST: All You Need to Know about Two Significant Changes from 1st April 2021

17-Mar-2021

Here are the significant changes in GST which will be applicable from April 1, 2021.…

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GST: ITC to be availed based on details available in FORM GSTR-2B, clarifies CBIC

16-Mar-2021

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), via its Twitter, handle clarified that…

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Rs 700-cr GST billing scam unearthed

14-Mar-2021

The investigation wing of the Punjab State GST today arrested five persons for creating and…

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GST: CBIC issues Clarification on Refund related issues

12-Mar-2021

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) notified the clarifications on refund related…

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GST fraud of Rs 20,124 crore detected during November 9-January 31, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

11-Mar-2021

The government has detected GST fraud of Rs 20,124 crore between November 9, 2020, and January 31,…

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GST: Know why bank account validation fails and what to do when this happens

10-Mar-2021

GST Validation – If you have a Goods and Services Account, then you must know this…

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GST: Benefit of Input Tax Credit can’t be denied for entering the details in Wrong Column: Madras High Court

09-Mar-2021

The Madras High Court held that the benefit of Input Tax Credit (ITC) cannot be…

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GSTIN not mandatory for MSME Udyam Registration

08-Mar-2021

The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) notified that GSTIN is not Mandatory…

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FM-speak: GST Council will decide on oil-in-GST

06-Mar-2021

Amid a clamour for cut in taxes on auto fuels to check their skyrocketing retail…

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Petrol prices can come down to ₹75 if brought under GST: SBI economists

04-Mar-2021

Petrol price can go down to ₹75 a litre across the country if brought under the…

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Supreme Court rejects plea requesting extension of GST amnesty scheme

04-Mar-2021

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to issue directives on extending the Goods and Services…

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Abolition of GST annual audit requirement could save up to ₹30K crore annually

02-Mar-2021

The government’s decision to do away with the mandatory Goods and Services Tax (GST) annual…

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Delhi-based man arrested for GST fraud of ₹38.91 crore

02-Mar-2021

The government has arrested a Delhi-based man for issuing bogus Goods and Services Tax (GST)…

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Deadline For Filing Annual GST Return Extended To March 31, 2021

01-Mar-2021

The government has extended the due date for furnishing Annual GST or Goods and Services…

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L&T fined Rs 30 cr in alleged 'fake GST invoice' case

26-Feb-2021

Engineering and construction major L&T had to deposit Rs 30 crore with the GST department…

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GST invoice fraud: 12 individuals, including CA, arrested for ITC scam

24-Feb-2021

In the ongoing nationwide drive against frauds involving fake GST invoices, the Directorate General of…

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Here’s how to avail GST credit if your supplier has not uploaded invoices

22-Feb-2021

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime requires the sellers to upload invoices in a…

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Adding petrol and diesel to GST regime could bring down prices: Nirmala Sitharaman

21-Feb-2021

Amid an outcry over record high petrol and diesel prices, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman…

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Centre in favour of merging two tax brackets in GST

19-Feb-2021

The central government is in favour of merging the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates…

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Traders' bodies divided on call for Bharat bandh demanding review of GST provisions

19-Feb-2021

Traders' bodies were divided on the Bharat bandh call on February 26 against provisions of the Goods and…

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Traders force govt to negotiating table on GST simplification

16-Feb-2021

NAGPUR: Taking a lesson from farmers, traders have garnered enough numbers to force the government…

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GST officers to immediately suspend taxpayer's registration for 'significant anomalies' in sales return

15-Feb-2021

NEW DELHI: GST officers will immediately suspend registration of taxpayers whose sales return or GSTR-1…

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Best judgment’ assessment awaits GST return non-filers

13-Feb-2021

NEW DELHI: Thousands of GST non-filers, or those who did not file returns, have received…

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GST Council may consider merging the 12% and 18% tax slab in the next meeting, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

12-Feb-2021

In an interview with The Economic Times, the finance minister said that the GST council…

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No ITC on canteen services and business promotion expenses incurred by the company

11-Feb-2021

The Hon’ble AAR Haryana in M/s. Musashi Auto Parts Pvt. Ltd. [Advance Ruling No.  HAR/HAAR/R/2019-20/18 dated February 4,…

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Budget 2021: Removing GST audit will be retrograde step, ICAI tells govt

10-Feb-2021

The CA Institute has knocked the doors of the Prime Minister’s Office and the Finance…

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GST can be levied on Notional Interest on Security Deposit: AAR

07-Feb-2021

The Karnataka Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) ruled that GST can be levied on the…

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HC notice to DGGI after GST officials coerce man into paying Rs 9 cr tax

06-Feb-2021

Gujarat High Court passed a stricture against the officers of the Director General of GST…

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GST: GSTN issues Advisory on Payment of Tax by Fixed Sum Method under QRMP Scheme

04-Feb-2021

The Goods and Services Tax Network ( GSTN ) has issued an advisory on Payment…

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CBIC clarifies GST Audit Applicable for FY 2019-20

03-Feb-2021

The Central Board of Indirect Tax and Customs (CBIC) clarified the Goods and Service Tax…

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GST collections, filings scale new highs in January

01-Feb-2021

NEW DELHI: Goods and services tax (GST) collections touched a new high of nearly Rs…

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GST fraud of Rs 940 cr busted, 340 bogus firms under lens

01-Feb-2021

With the arrest of six persons, including the kingpin, Delhi Police's Cyber Crime Unit (CyPAD)…

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Budget 2021: GST discount to ₹5 lakh rebate on home loan interest, what real estate sector wants

29-Jan-2021

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2021on 1 February. To revive the…

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Union Budget 2021: Auto industry optimistic about recovery from pandemic; expects cut in GST rates

27-Jan-2021

A rear-view reflection of Indian automotive sector shows the struggle and profound recession within the…

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Budget 2021: Striking a balance between GST rationalisation and boosting economic growth

22-Jan-2021

Post implementation of GST, the GST Council has reduced GST rates umpteen number of times…

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No GST on electricity charges recovered from tenants

21-Jan-2021

In a significant ruling the Gujarat Authority for Advance Ruling for Goods and Services Tax…

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GST Input Tax Credit: Honest Taxpayers May Be Spared Brunt Of New Rule

21-Jan-2021

New sets of amendments and additions have recently been introduced in existing Goods and Services…

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GST officers arrest one for operating 46 fake firms, passing on ITC worth Rs 82.23 cr

18-Jan-2021

GST officers have arrested one person for operating 46 fake firms and passing on fake…

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CBIC moving to set up large battery of lawyers to fight rising number of GST litigations

15-Jan-2021

Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Custom (CBIC) has a new challenge on its hands,…

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Maharashtra defies Centre on GST; CBIC circulars not automatically applicable in state

13-Jan-2021

Are states now defying the Centre's authority on GST matters? A recent circular issued by…

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CBDT launches e-portal for filing complaints regarding tax evasion/Benami Properties/Foreign Undisclosed Assets

12-Jan-2021

Taking another step towards e-governance and encouraging participation of citizen as stakeholders in curbing tax…

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GST authorities arrest 215, including CEOs, for input tax credit error

11-Jan-2021

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) authorities have arrested 215 people, including 81 proprietors, 36…

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Tax officials took action against 7,000 GST evaders, arrested 187 in 2020

09-Jan-2021

Tax officials arrested 187 GST evaders and initiated action against 7,000 entities in December 2020,…

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GSTN issued advisory on Aadhaar Authentication / e-KYC for Existing Taxpayers

08-Jan-2021

Functionality for Aadhaar Authentication and e-KYC where Aadhaar is not available, has been deployed on…

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Due date for filing GST Returns for period between October, December is January 13, clarifies govt

06-Jan-2021

The due date for quarterly filing of Goods and Services Tax Returns for the third…

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Fake invoicing under GST: What happens after govt catches you for issuing fake invoice?

06-Jan-2021

There are numerous fraud cases involving GST Fake Invoicing which implies claiming Input Tax Credit…

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