04 Aug, 2025
Beware of Fake Tax Refund Pop-Ups Fake tax refund pop-ups have become a common cyber scam targeting Indian taxpayers. These pop-ups usually mimic the Income Tax Department’s branding and falsely claim that a refund is ready — luring victims into clicking malicious links. In reality, the Income Tax Department never sends pop-ups or SMS links […]
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HC Relief: ITC Time Limit Relaxation Trumps Refund Rejection The recent High Court ruling offers major relief for taxpayers whose GST refund claims were denied citing delay in availing Input Tax Credit (ITC). The court quashed the rejection, highlighting the government’s own relaxation in ITC timelines for the initial years of GST. This blog breaks […]
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ITR-B Filing for Section 158BC Notice: All You Need to Know If you’ve received a notice under Section 158BC, you’re likely facing a block assessment due to a search operation under Income Tax Act provisions. Filing Form ITR-B is now mandatory and must be done through the Income Tax e-filing portal. Here’s a simple guide […]
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The GST on building materials is back in the spotlight. Real estate developers across India have urged the government to cap GST at 18% for essential inputs like cement, steel, and tiles. Their demand aims to bring down the high cost of housing and support affordable home buyers. Let’s break down what this means, where […]
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GST Section 67(1) Misuse: Gujarat Traders Raise Concerns Gujarat traders are raising alarm over the alleged misuse of GST Section 67(1), claiming routine business inspections are turning into harassment. This has reignited debate over the balance between tax enforcement and business ease under the GST regime. What is GST Section 67(1)? Section 67(1) of the […]
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Intro:Direct tax disputes in India have jumped by a staggering 198% in recent years, raising concerns over tax administration and litigation overload. A key driver behind this spike is the increasing number of vacancies in the Income Tax Department, which affects both assessments and grievance redressal timelines. Why Are Direct Tax Disputes Rising? Several systemic […]
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Rebate on Market Gains in ITR: What Taxpayers Must Know If you made stock market profits last year, your ITR filing needs special care. A key point most investors miss: rebate on market gains is not auto-applied. You must claim it correctly while filing your return — or you may end up paying more tax […]
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Why GST Notices to Unregistered Vendors Matter The GST notices to 7,000 unregistered vendors across Karnataka mark a major state-wide crackdown. The Karnataka Commercial Tax Department has flagged vendors supplying to registered businesses without GST registration — a clear violation under Section 24 of the CGST Act, 2017. If you or your clients supply goods/services […]
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Faceless GST Adjudication Pilot: Key Reform Explained This move aims to reduce personal interaction, bring transparency, and streamline GST assessments and penalty proceedings. What Is Faceless GST Adjudication? Faceless GST adjudication is a process where: Objective: Curb discretion, ensure uniformity, reduce corruption, and enable e-governance. Pilot Rollout: What We Know So Far Feature Details Start […]
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Intro Paragraph:Chandigarh GST collection dipped 5% in July 2025, clocking in at ₹221 crore compared to ₹232 crore in July 2024. This decline raises important questions about local consumption trends, tax compliance, and sectoral performance under GST. GST Collection in Chandigarh: July 2025 Snapshot Metric July 2024 July 2025 Change Total GST Collected ₹232 crore […]
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