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An examination of the budget expectations among senior citizens highlights their concerns regarding accessible infrastructure and the high Goods and Services Tax rates applied to various services and products essential for the elderly, among other issues. A new survey conducted by the well-known foundation involving interactions with 10,000 elderly individuals nationwide, the analysis sheds light […]
A pencil sold together with a sharpener attracts a higher GST compared to a standalone pencil sale, as per the ruling of the Gujarat Authority for Advance Ruling (GAAR). The distinction arises from the classification of the sale of a pencil and sharpener as a ‘mixed supply.’ Businesses engage in either providing goods or services […]
Indian Space Association (ISPA) asks for the GST exemption for the satellite firms and provides the tax holiday in the union Budget 2024-25 with a direction on improving the financials of the industry. “Extend the GST exemption to cover the manufacturing of satellites, launch vehicles, and ground equipment, along with a corresponding exemption on the […]
The government has received a notice from the Punjab and Haryana High Court regarding a plea that questions the extension of the limitation period under Section 168A of the GST Act. A bench comprising Justice G.S. Sandhawalia and Justice Lapita Banerji has temporarily halted the issuance of final orders in Section 73 cases related to […]
On the 23rd of January 2024, the Central Board of Direct Taxes issued Circular No. 01/2024, elucidating the modifications to the Income Tax Act, 1961, introduced by the Finance Act of 2023. The Finance Act, 2023, approved by Parliament, obtained the President’s assent on March 31, 2023, and is now enacted as Act No. 8 […]
The recent ruling from the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in the matter between Amit Laroya and ACIT (ITAT Delhi) carries significant implications for the taxation of salary income earned by a Korean resident for services provided outside of India. The central issue revolves around the interpretation of Article 15(1) of the India-Korea Double Taxation […]
Following a series of GST demand notifications, the business sector is eager for the inclusion of an amnesty scheme in the upcoming interim budget. However, opinions among experts are divided on this matter. In the previous year, reports indicated that authorities responsible for goods and services tax (GST) issued notices totalling around Rs 1.45 lakh […]
The Allahabad High Court ruled that seizing a vehicle transporting goods without prior notice infringes upon the civil rights of the transporter, considering the truck as the essential capital asset of the transporter. The petitioner is displeased with the confiscation of their vehicle, and the legal proceedings have been initiated under Section 129 of the […]
The Orissa High Court has determined that the writ petition lacks merit since the assessee should have approached the tribunal in light of the GST department’s failure to comply with the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT)’s directive. The bench, consisting of Acting Chief Justice Dr. B.R. Sarangi and Justice Murahari Sri Raman, […]