04 Aug, 2025
Andhra Pradesh GST Growth in July 2025: Highest Ever Recorded Andhra Pradesh has clocked its highest-ever monthly GST growth in July 2025, reflecting a combination of robust compliance, digitised enforcement, and improved business sentiment. This spike not only strengthens state revenues but also highlights trends relevant to policymakers, businesses, and taxpayers. What Drove the Surge […]
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Does Every Indian Pay Tax? Yes — But Not the Way You Think The common perception is that only a fraction of Indians pay taxes. But that’s only true for income tax. In reality, every Indian pays tax — through Goods and Services Tax (GST), which is built into almost every purchase you make. Let’s […]
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Delhi HC: GST Raid on Lawyer for Client Work Is Illegal The focus keyphrase GST raid on lawyer became a hot legal issue after a key judgment by the Delhi High Court in Rajat Bansal v. Union of India & Ors (2024). The Court ruled that mere representation of clients in tax cases does not […]
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Gauhati HC: GST SCN Without Hearing Date Is InvalidThe Gauhati High Court has ruled that a GST show cause notice (SCN) that fails to mention the date and time of personal hearing is invalid. This decision reinforces the mandatory requirement of natural justice under Section 75(4) of the CGST Act, 2017, and offers crucial relief […]
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Who Really Pays Taxes in India? The focus keyphrase is who pays taxes in India. In every chai shop or WhatsApp group, someone says, “Only a few people pay tax in India.” That’s partly true—but also misleading. The real answer depends on what kind of taxes we’re talking about. Let’s break it down. Understanding India’s […]
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Is the Indian Economy Really Growing? While GDP numbers are climbing, many Indians aren’t feeling the change. The focus keyphrase Indian economy struggling reflects a growing reality—rising inequality, jobless growth, and falling incomes per person are now hard to ignore. Let’s break down why this matters and where the pain points lie. Top Reasons Why […]
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Beware of Fake Tax Refund Pop-Ups Fake tax refund pop-ups have become a common cyber scam targeting Indian taxpayers. These pop-ups usually mimic the Income Tax Department’s branding and falsely claim that a refund is ready — luring victims into clicking malicious links. In reality, the Income Tax Department never sends pop-ups or SMS links […]
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HC Relief: ITC Time Limit Relaxation Trumps Refund Rejection The recent High Court ruling offers major relief for taxpayers whose GST refund claims were denied citing delay in availing Input Tax Credit (ITC). The court quashed the rejection, highlighting the government’s own relaxation in ITC timelines for the initial years of GST. This blog breaks […]
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ITR-B Filing for Section 158BC Notice: All You Need to Know If you’ve received a notice under Section 158BC, you’re likely facing a block assessment due to a search operation under Income Tax Act provisions. Filing Form ITR-B is now mandatory and must be done through the Income Tax e-filing portal. Here’s a simple guide […]
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The GST on building materials is back in the spotlight. Real estate developers across India have urged the government to cap GST at 18% for essential inputs like cement, steel, and tiles. Their demand aims to bring down the high cost of housing and support affordable home buyers. Let’s break down what this means, where […]
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