30 Jun, 2025
Mahindra Holidays Gets ₹363 Cr GST Demand Notice: What It Means for the Hospitality Sector The hospitality industry is once again in the tax spotlight. Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd. has received a GST demand notice worth ₹362.97 crore from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI). The notice alleges short payment of tax […]
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Summary CESTAT recently ruled that penalties under the pre-GST service tax regime may not apply if tax was voluntarily paid and no intent to evade was proven. However, admitted tax demands remain enforceable. CESTAT Quashes Service Tax Penalties: What It Means for Taxpayers In a significant relief to taxpayers, the Customs, Excise and Service Tax […]
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ITC Observations Expunged by AAAR – Explained Simply When the Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (AAAR) expunges remarks related to Input Tax Credit (ITC), it’s not a loophole — it’s grounded in law. This article breaks down a recent AAAR ruling where ITC observations were deleted because the original Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) never […]
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GST Interest and Penalty Paid Under Protest? HC Offers Relief The focus keyphrase interest and penalty under GST takes centre stage in a recent High Court judgment that brings relief to many taxpayers. If you’ve ever paid GST under protest during investigation, here’s why this decision could matter to you. What Was the Case About? […]
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Gauhati HC Grants Bail in GST Fraud Case Why ‘Reason to Believe’ Matters Focus Keyphrase: GST fraud arrest In a recent GST fraud arrest, the Gauhati High Court highlighted a critical safeguard under tax law — the right of the accused to be informed of the “reason to believe” before being arrested. The case reveals […]
Read More30 Jun, 2025
Taxpayer Unable to Sign Appeal Is Not Reasonable Cause, Says ITAT In a recent case, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) refused to condone a delay of 1,233 days in filing an income tax appeal, ruling that the taxpayer’s inability to sign the appeal due to alleged health issues was not a reasonable cause under […]
Read More30 Jun, 2025
India’s First Household Income Survey 2026 A Big Move for Indian Tax Policy India is gearing up for its first-ever Household Income Survey 2026, set to launch in February next year. This landmark initiative aims to collect detailed data on how Indian families earn, save, and spend — filling a critical gap in policymaking. Until […]
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GST Training for Intelligence Wing Begins Across India The GST training for intelligence wing has kicked off with a week-long national programme launched by the CBIC. Aimed at strengthening GST intelligence and enforcement mechanisms, this initiative is part of CBIC’s broader strategy to boost compliance, curb tax evasion, and upskill officers with digital investigation tools. […]
Read More30 Jun, 2025
ITR Scrutiny Notices 2025 What Taxpayers Must Know Over 1.6 lakh tax returns are under scrutiny this year as the Income Tax Department sharpens its focus on cash deposits, GST return mismatches, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A) discrepancies. If you’ve received a scrutiny notice or want to avoid one, this guide simplifies what’s happening in […]
Read More30 Jun, 2025
Big Changes from July 1 Aadhaar-PAN, Bank Charges & ITR Deadline Starting July 1, 2025, Indian taxpayers and account holders must brace for key compliance updates. The Aadhaar-PAN rule, bank service charge revisions, and a tax return filing deadline extension all kick in this month. This blog breaks down each update in simple terms — […]
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