CBIC on recommendation of 53rd GST Council meeting has issued Circular No. 212/6/2024 dated 26th June 2024. The first reaction of Accounts Executive in the Company is “Ohh Teri” “My responsibilities have grown, but my pay hasn’t.” 😊. On the other hand, CA / CMA professionals must be happy for new avenues of business. Besides …
GST HC set aside order as assessee couldn’t reply to SCN on account of being unaware of proceedings:- Where assessee could not reply to show cause notice on account of being unaware of proceedings, order confirming tax liability for mismatch between GSTR 3B returns and GSTR-1 statement was to be set aside and matter was …
RBI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) directing the credit information companies (CICs) and credit institutions (CIs) to keep the credit information collected/maintained by them updated fortnightly basis (i.e., as on 15th and last day of the respective month) or at such shorter intervals on a as mutually agreed by them. These instructions shall be …
Customs Expenses incurred on advertisement & promotion of imported goods not to be added to transaction value: CESTAT:- Importer’s agreement with foreign supplier to promote sales of imported products, with discretion to foreign supplier to cancel agreement if importer had not spent amount indicated in agreement, did not mean that there was enforceable right; hence, …
Income Tax The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) addresses the provisions of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS) in the event of the death of the deductee or collectee before linking their PAN and Aadhaar. Relaxation of Provisions: The circular provides relief by stating that there will be no …
RBI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) extended the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) for short-term agricultural loans through Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) for the financial year 2024-25. Loan Limit: The scheme provides interest subvention on loans up to ₹3 lakh for crop and allied activities, such as animal husbandry, dairy, fisheries, and beekeeping. Interest …
GST High Court directs assessee to approach appellate authority as alternative remedy was available under GST law:- Where assessee sought to rectify GST returns after assessment order, directed to file appeal with condonation application, allowing manual submission if online filing is restricted due to limitation period. (In the high court of Calcutta in Narendra Kumar …
RBI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has updated guidelines on the Prudential Treatment of Bad and Doubtful Debt Reserve (BDDR) for co-operative banks. Here are the Highlights – Uniform Treatment: Standardizing the accounting and regulatory treatment of BDDR in line with Accounting Standard (AS) 5. Expense Recognition: Provisions for Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) must now …
DGFT: DGFT focuses on the harmonization of Chapters 40 to 98 of Schedule-II (Export Policy) to ITC (HS) codes. This harmonization aims to streamline the export control and facilitation process by aligning the export policy with the 8-digit ITC (HS) codes, providing greater clarity and ease of reference for stakeholders. This is part of an …
DGFT: Inclusion of Kandla and Vishakhapatnam Sea ports for Export of Essential Commodities to Maldives during FY 2024-25. The Kandla and Vishakhapatnam Customs Sea ports have been added to the list of ports allowed for Export of Essential Commodities, which are under the Prohibited/Restricted category. [Notification no. 22/2024-25 dated 01st August 2024]
GST: Bonafide purchasing dealers should not be denied ITC for non-compliance of selling dealers: Petitioners argue it is unreasonable to hold purchasing dealers responsible for selling dealers’ failure to deposit collected tax. Delhi High Court precedent (On Quest Merchandising India Pvt. Ltd.) supports the petitioners, ruling that bona fide purchasing dealers should not be penalized …
Customs Parts for use solely with transmission shafts used in motor vehicles are classifiable under CTH 8483: CESTAT:- Universal Joint Cross, parts, body, cup, needly roller and SNAP ring, for use solely with transmission shafts used in motor vehicles, are more specifically classifiable under Tariff Item 8483 60 90 and not under Heading 8708; it …
GST: ISD Mechanism for mandatory distribution by Input Service Distributor shall be effective from 01-04-2025 for distribution of ITC. The taxpayer has been granted additional time to obtain ISD registration and establish an internal compliance system. [Notification no. 16/2024 dated 06th August 2024]
GST High Court remanded matter as no opportunity of hearing was granted to assessee before passing order of mismatch:- Where assessee was not given opportunity to explain discrepancies between GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B returns, High Court remanded matter for fresh consideration with opportunity to submit documents. (In the high court of judicature at madras in Hajabandenawas …
Judicial Corner : Customs Seized gold can’t be disposed of without issuing SCN to person from whom it was seized:- Without issuing show-cause notice or adjudication proceedings, Authorities could not proceed to dispose of seized gold that was not perishable, merely on basis of petitioner’s statement recorded under S. 110 of Customs Act, 1962 (In …
GST CCI directed to deposit profiteered amount as assessee had not passed benefit of reduction in GST rate:- Where GST rate of services by way of admission to exhibition of cinematography films supplied by respondent-assessee was reduced from 28 per cent to 18 per cent and respondent-assessee had not passed benefit of reduction in GST …
GST High Court remanded matter as order passed by Commissioner (Appeals) cancelling GST registration was cryptic in nature:- GST registration cancellation order lacking reasons and time-barred appeal quashed; matter remanded for fresh show cause notice with detailed reasons and opportunity for response. (In the high court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad in Sajid Faridmohammed Rollwala Vs …
Judicial Corner : GST : High Court remanded matter as order passed by Commissioner (Appeals) cancelling GST registration was cryptic in nature:- GST registration cancellation order lacking reasons and time-barred appeal quashed; matter remanded for fresh show cause notice with detailed reasons and opportunity for response. (In the high court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad in …
GST: TCS Rate Changes for E-commerce Operator (GSTR 8) – Important aspects regarding the TCS rates effective from 10.07.2024 are mentioned below: Period from 1st July to 9th July 2024: During this period, the old TCS rate of 1% will continue to apply. Taxpayers are required to collect & report TCS at this rate for all transactions …
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GST: Form GSTR-1A has been made available to the taxpayer’s form July 2024 tax period. GSTR-1A is an optional facility to add, amend or rectify any particulars of a supply reported/missed in the current Tax period’s GSTR-1 before filing of GSTR-3B return of the same tax period. Timeline – GSTR-1A shall be open for the …
