14 Jul, 2025
Intro Paragraph:The Andhra Pradesh GST Data Lake initiative is set to revolutionise tax monitoring in the state. By merging commercial taxes data with GSTN, registration, and third-party sources, this digital system aims to spot fraud, boost compliance, and offer real-time insights to tax officers and policymakers. What Is the Andhra Pradesh GST Data Lake? The […]
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Intro:Fake political donation and fee claims have triggered fresh income tax raids across India. The crackdown targets suspicious ITR filings—especially those with inflated Section 80G donations, tuition fees, and medical bills. Here’s a breakdown of what happened, what’s legal, and how taxpayers can avoid trouble. Why Are I-T Raids Happening? The Income Tax Department has […]
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Why More Indians Are Filing ITR-2: A Post-Pandemic Shift Rise in ITR-2 filings isn’t just a data point—it reflects a clear shift in how Indians earn and invest post-pandemic. From stocks and rental income to foreign investments and side hustles, salaried income is no longer the only taxable stream. With tech-powered tax intelligence and new […]
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GST Council Meeting: What’s Changing in Tax Slab Rates & Compensation Cess The upcoming GST Council meeting has stirred attention across industries, especially regarding tax slab rates and the future of the compensation cess. With inflationary pressures and state demands mounting, the Council’s review could bring structural shifts in indirect tax policy. Here’s a simplified […]
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GST on School Bus Services Paid by Parents: What the AAAR Ruled The Tamil Nadu Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (AAAR) recently clarified that school bus transport services are taxable under GST when the fee is paid directly by parents to transport operators. This blog explains the key aspects of this decision, who it affects, […]
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Aizawl may get more GST offices as revenue push intensifies The focus keyphrase more GST offices reflects a growing compliance shift. Aizawl, capital of Mizoram, may soon see an increase in GST field formations as the government strengthens revenue efforts in North-East India. The move is in line with CBIC’s goal to enhance last-mile tax […]
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GST Orders Cannot Be Mere Copy-Paste of SCNs: Bombay HC Lays Down Clear Principle In a major relief for taxpayers, the Bombay High Court has ruled that GST orders cannot merely copy Show Cause Notices (SCNs) without independent reasoning. The decision reiterates that adjudication must be a speaking order, not a mechanical formality. This blog […]
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Andhra Pradesh GST Growth: A Role Model for Other States Andhra Pradesh GST growth is once again in the spotlight. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has called for AP to be a national role model in GST collection and compliance. This blog breaks down what’s working in AP’s GST strategy—and how businesses, tax consultants, and […]
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Intro Paragraph:In a crucial decision, the CESTAT ruling on Customs officer penalty sheds light on how penalties under Customs law cannot stand without corroborative evidence. The ₹1.5 crore penalty, imposed in a Red Sanders smuggling case, was overturned due to lack of direct proof linking the officer to the crime. Background of the Case The […]
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RBI Recognises CareEdge Global IFSC Ratings for Basel III Compliance CareEdge Global IFSC Ratings, the international arm of Credit Analysis & Research Ltd, has now been recognised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for capital adequacy calculation under Basel III norms. This move, notified on 8th July 2025, expands the list of approved external […]
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