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SC issues Notice to to Finance Ministry on GST Return Revision Option on Portal
Pradeep Kanthed Vs. Union of India and Ors (Supreme Court of India) Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, in the case of Pradeep Kanthed v. Union of India and Ors [Writ Petition (Civil) No. 1006/2...
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12% Y-o-Y Growth, ₹14.97 Lakh Crore GST Collection in April-Dec 2023
Ministry of Finance Posting a growth rate of 12% Y-o-Y, 14.97 lakh crore gross GST collection during April-December 2023 period Gross GST collection averages 1.66 lakh crore in first 9 months of FY24...
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Advisory on functionalities available on GST portal for GTA taxpayers
Introduction: Dear GTA Taxpayers, as of 01/01/2024, essential functionalities are available on the portal for efficient Goods and Services Tax (GST) compliance. In this guide, we’ll walk you through t...
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Advisory: Date extension for reporting opening balance for ITC reversal
In a move aimed at facilitating taxpayers and ensuring accurate reporting of Input Tax Credit (ITC) reversal, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) authorities have introduced a new ledger named the Electr...
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Ministry of Finance Year Ender 2023: Revenue Department Achievements
The Ministry of Finance culminates the year with a comprehensive review of the Department of Revenue’s initiatives in 2023. Under the stewardship of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the Depar...
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GST Council Newsletter for the month of November 2023
Introduction: The November 2023 GST Council Newsletter (Issue-56) brings pivotal updates on the Goods and Services Tax, including robust growth, amnesty for appeals, and the introduction of biometric...
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Appeal to Stop Unlawful GST Notices on false & unscrutinized grounds
Introduction: The Punjab Accountants Association, representing accounting professionals across the state, addresses a critical concern in a memorandum to the Honourable Finance Minister, Punjab. The a...
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Request to Extend due date of GSTR 9, 9A & 9C for financial year 2022-23
Introduction: The U.P. Tax Bar Association, Varanasi, has submitted a formal request to the Hon’ble Finance Minister of the Government of India seeking an extension of the deadline for filing GST Annu...
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No Health Tax Proposal for Tobacco Products: Govt
Introduction: The Government of India, under the Ministry of Finance, has been under scrutiny regarding the implementation of a health tax on tobacco products. This move was suggested by the Parliamen...
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GST Compliance in 2023: File GSTR-9, E-invoice, Amnesty Scheme etc.
Introduction: As we step into the dynamic world of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in 2023, businesses are navigating a landscape marked by continual evolution. The compliance journey has become more int...
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Subsuming Fuels Under GST: Government’s Stand and Implications
The inquiry posed by Shri Shyam Singh Yadav in Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 212 casts a spotlight on a pivotal aspect of tax policy— the potential subsuming of fuels like petrol, diesel, natural gas...
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GST Collection Analysis: State-wise Breakdown and IGST Settlement
The Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2373, scheduled for response on Monday, the 18th of December, 2023, delves into the intricate details of the collection and distribution of Central Goods and Servi...
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Madras High Court Ruling: Impact on GST Council’s Recommendations
Introduction: The Madras High Court recently rendered a significant judgment on the nature of GST Council’s recommendations. In response to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha, Shri Balashowry Vall...
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RIL’s Foreign Asset Acquisitions: Tax Liabilities and Details
Introduction: Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1100 raises inquiries regarding Reliance Industries Ltd.’s (RIL) acquisitions of foreign assets, including Britain’s Stoke Park, Hamley, and US-based M...
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GST Collection 2022-23: States’ Share and Future Prospects
Introduction: The Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 18* delves into the intricacies of GST collection and the devolution process for the financial year 2022-23. Detailed Analysis: 1. Devolution for FY 20...
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GST Rates For Stationery Items And Online Education
Introduction: The recent response by the Minister of Finance sheds light on the GST rates for stationery items, primarily used by students, and the taxation on online education services. This article...
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Ministry of Finance Crackdown: GST Evasion by Lottery Distributors Exposed
Introduction: The Ministry of Finance has intensified its efforts to combat tax evasion, particularly by lottery distributors. In a recent revelation, 12 cases of GST evasion amounting to Rs. 344.57 c...
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SOP for verification of Inadmissible ITC of IGST reversal in GSTR 3B
The State Goods and Services Tax Department of Kerala has implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOP-1/2023) to oversee the reversal of ineligible IGST input tax credits by taxpayers in Return For...
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GST Appellate Tribunal Benches: Expansion, Criteria and Rising Appeals
The Ministry of Finance, under the Government of India, is addressing crucial concerns related to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Appellate Tribunal. Lok Sabha, through Unstarred Question No. 15, see...
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Analysis of GST Collections: FY 2022-23 Insights and Reforms
Introduction: The Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 91 delves into the intricacies of India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for the Financial Year 2022-23. The query, posed by Shri D.M. Kath...