06 Aug, 2025
CA Impersonator Caught After 15 Years: Misused Real CA ICAI Membership & Signed Audit Reports In a shocking case of professional fraud, a man impersonated a Chartered Accountant for over 15 years, using the identity of a real ICAI member. He signed audit reports, issued tax documents, and filed returns — all without being a […]
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ITR Refund Pending After a Month? Here’s What You Must Know If your ITR refund is pending after a month of filing, you’re not alone. Many taxpayers in AY 2025–26 are seeing refund delays, despite filing correctly and on time. Here’s a clear breakdown of why it happens and what you can do to resolve […]
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CMA Body Slams Narrowed ‘Accountant’ Definition in Income Tax Act The focus keyphrase Accountant definition Income Tax has triggered a fresh controversy in the professional community. The All India Cost Management Accountants Association has strongly objected to the Centre’s move to narrow the definition of “Accountant” under the proposed New Income Tax Act, excluding Cost […]
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GSTAT Functionality Why the Parliamentary Panel Wants Action The functionality of GSTAT, India’s Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal, remains in limbo despite multiple notifications and legal backing. In July 2025, a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance expressed concern over this delay and formally recommended that the Ministry of Finance take urgent steps to make […]
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How a GST Portal Hack Cost a Greater Noida Firm ₹1.80 Crore GST portal hacked by accountant — sounds like a sensational headline, but it’s now a real cautionary tale for every Indian business owner. In a recent case reported from Greater Noida, an accountant misused access to a company’s GST portal, created fake invoices, […]
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GST on MPLAD Scheme: What You Need to Know A recent recommendation by a Parliamentary Standing Committee has sparked renewed debate over GST on MPLAD scheme funds. The panel urged the government to exempt GST on MPLAD-funded projects, claiming that tax outgo reduces the overall impact of the ₹5 crore annual allocation per MP. But […]
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PAN Misuse Bail Case: What Every Taxpayer Should Know A recent PAN misuse bail case from the Punjab & Haryana High Court shows how identity fraud can spiral into serious tax trouble. The court granted bail to an accused who allegedly misused another person’s PAN to show ₹7 crore fake transactions. But the relief came […]
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Will ₹500 Notes Be Discontinued? RBI Clears the Air The focus keyphrase “₹500 notes not withdrawn” has dominated financial news after public speculation. But the Ministry of Finance has now clarified that ₹500 notes will continue in circulation. The clarification came in response to a Rajya Sabha question, putting to rest all rumours about a […]
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Is a 50% Income Tax Fair? No Indian should have to give away half their income in taxes. The idea of a 50% income tax—plus GST, property tax, and other levies—goes against the principles of equity and efficient taxation. Let’s break down why this kind of burden is unacceptable from a legal, economic, and compliance […]
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ITR for Visa Applications: Key Rules for Indian Applicants Filing your ITR isn’t just a tax ritual — it’s a passport to global travel. For many visa applications, Income Tax Return (ITR) documents are a non-negotiable requirement. Whether you’re planning to study abroad, travel for leisure, or attend business meetings, your financial transparency matters. This […]
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