05 Aug, 2025
The Health Insurance Tax Trap: What Are You Really Paying For? When you’re taxed 30% on your income and still get no real health coverage, it’s not just unfair — it’s financially draining. Add to that an 18% GST on already expensive insurance premiums, and health insurance feels like a luxury for many. In this […]
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Can Criminal Prosecution Continue if Adjudication Is Set Aside? Yes — criminal prosecution can continue even if the tax adjudication order is quashed, but only when the quashing is based on procedural or technical defects, not on merits. Let’s break this down for Indian taxpayers and professionals. When Does Adjudication Get Set Aside? Criminal Prosecution […]
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Gauhati High Court: DRC-01 Summary Alone Is Not a Valid SCN This landmark decision reinforces taxpayers’ right to fair hearing and procedural compliance under the GST Act. Let’s break down this ruling and what it means for taxpayers, consultants, and GST officers. What is Form GST DRC-01? Key Legal Issue: Can Summary Replace SCN? No. […]
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GST on Online Gaming: Gameskraft Case Enters Day 25 in SC The Gameskraft GST case has become the most watched tax litigation in India’s online gaming industry. On Day 25 of the Supreme Court hearing (August 5, 2025), the Additional Solicitor General (ASG) defended the government’s stand: that gaming platforms supply actionable claims, and are […]
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Punjab’s new GST fraud detection unit: What you must know Punjab is setting up a dedicated GST fraud detection unit to tackle increasing cases of tax evasion, fake invoicing, and input tax credit (ITC) misuse. This move follows nationwide pressure to improve GST compliance and recover lost revenue. Let’s break down how this impacts businesses […]
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GST Appellate Tribunal Benches: What You Need to Know The focus keyphrase GST Appellate Tribunal Benches has re-entered the spotlight after a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance recommended that the Finance Ministry expedite the operationalisation of benches in all States and Union Territories. Here’s what this means for taxpayers, consultants, and litigants. Why GST Appellate […]
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Can Bail Be Denied Under GST Section 132 Just Because Probe Is Ongoing? P&H HC Says No. In a recent ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court made an important clarification regarding bail under Section 132 of the GST Act. The court held that an accused cannot be denied bail merely because the investigation is […]
Read More04 Aug, 2025
Failure to File ITR Leads to Conviction of Directors Firm directors are now facing criminal convictions for not filing income tax returns, as per provisions under the Income-tax Act.This case serves as a strong reminder for companies and LLPs to take their compliance obligations seriously. What Does Section 276CC Say? Key points: Case Summary: Directors […]
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Employee Penalised Due to Wrong Advice? Here’s What ITAT Said Misled by a tax consultant and slapped with a ₹1.15 lakh penalty, a salaried individual finally found relief from the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Pune. This case highlights how genuine taxpayer mistakes, if backed with transparency and reasonable cause, can get legal protection under […]
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Can You File ITR If PAN and Aadhaar Are Not Linked? Yes. You can still file your Income Tax Return (ITR) even if your PAN is inoperative due to Aadhaar not being linked. However, there are critical consequences you must understand—especially if you’re expecting refunds or have high-value transactions. This blog breaks down the compliance […]
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