04 Jun, 2025
Tax Woes of Foreign Airlines in India IATA’s Concern Foreign carriers tax challenges have again taken centre stage after the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director General urged India to resolve key tax issues impacting global airlines operating in the country. This blog explains the tax complications foreign airlines face, the legal provisions involved, and […]
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India’s Enforcement Shift DRI’s New HQ Symbolizes Data-Led, Ethical Future Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently inaugurated the new DRI HQ (Directorate of Revenue Intelligence) in New Delhi. More than just a building, this move marks a strategic shift in India’s enforcement priorities—emphasizing data, technology, and institutional integrity. Let’s break down what this means for […]
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Bribery Scandal in Income Tax What the CBI Found In a shocking development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recently raided the premises of an IRS officer involved in a bribery case. The officer, allegedly caught red-handed taking a bribe from a popular pizza chain owner, was found in possession of ₹1 crore in cash […]
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Maharashtra Govt Turns to Income Tax Data to Verify ‘Ladki Bahin Yojana’ Claims Focus Keyphrase: Income tax data To curb misuse and ensure only eligible women benefit, the Maharashtra government has now sought income tax data to verify applications under the Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana. This move follows allegations of ineligible claimants registering under false […]
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Gujarat GST Revenue Jumps 20% in May 2025 Key Highlights for Businesses Gujarat’s GST collections saw a sharp 20% year-on-year growth in May 2025, as per data released by the Ministry of Finance. This marks one of the highest growth rates among Indian states, pointing towards a mix of improved economic activity and strengthened compliance […]
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May 2025 GST Collection Jumps Import Surge Behind the Rise GST collection in May 2025 witnessed a healthy uptick, largely due to a spike in imports, as per analysis by global financial services firm Nomura. The rising numbers reflect strong domestic demand for foreign goods, but they also raise questions for Indian taxpayers and small […]
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Goa VAT Jurisdiction Ward & LTU Powers Explained Under the Goa Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, clarity on jurisdictional authority is crucial for businesses and tax professionals. The Goa VAT jurisdiction was recently streamlined with specific powers assigned to Ward Offices and the Large Taxpayer Unit (LTU). Here’s a simplified explainer of who handles what, […]
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GST Inspector Held in Palwal for Bribe What Taxpayers Should Know On 3rd June 2025, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Faridabad arrested a GST Inspector posted in Palwal, Haryana, while allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹5,000 from a taxpayer. The incident has sparked discussions about accountability within the GST department and taxpayer rights during inspections. Let’s […]
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Rajasthan GST Dept Clarifies Summoning Powers & Jurisdiction The Rajasthan GST Department, exercising powers under Section 168 of the RGST Act, has issued an important clarification on the delegation of summoning powers and jurisdiction across the state. This comes as a compliance and enforcement streamlining measure in light of challenges faced during investigations, audits, and […]
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GST on Intermediary Services May See Big Relief Export Status Likely The GST Council may soon deliver a long-awaited relief to India’s intermediary services sector. According to recent media reports, the Council is actively considering granting “export” status to intermediary services, a move that could eliminate the 18% GST burden on such transactions. Currently, even […]
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