Avinash Kurungot
Avinash Kurungot is a B.B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Graduate from Christ University, Bangalore. Following a stint in Civil Litigation, marking appearances across the High Court of Kerala and various sub-courts, he has channelled his skills towards developing engaging tax, finance and news content.
Income Tax Dept. Notifies all 7 ITR Filing Forms for AY 2025-26: Changes to Capital Gains, TDS, Regime and More
The Income Tax Department has officially notified all seven Income Tax Return (ITR) forms for the Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26. Taxpayers are to...
![Voluntary Payment of GST Penalty concludes all Proceedings u/s 129: Orissa HC [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Penalty-Taxpayer-ITAT-Confirms-Penalty-Taxscan.jpg "Voluntary Payment of GST Penalty concludes all Proceedings u/s 129: Orissa HC [Read Order]")
![Capital Gain Exemption Documents Not Submitted During Initial Proceedings but Before Tribunal: ITAT Remands Case for Fresh Assessment [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/New-Income-Tax-Bill-Capital-Gain-No-changes-in-capital-gain-Capital-Gains-Tax-Unchanged-TAXSCAN-1.jpg "Capital Gain Exemption Documents Not Submitted During Initial Proceedings but Before Tribunal: ITAT Remands Case for Fresh Assessment [Read Order]")
![Delayed Credit of ESI/EPF Amounts: ITAT deletes Penalty on Assessee for Technical Glitches [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/EPF-.jpg "Delayed Credit of ESI/EPF Amounts: ITAT deletes Penalty on Assessee for Technical Glitches [Read Order]")
GSTN Updates Refund Process for Recipients of Deemed Export: Changes to Calculation Formats, ITC Allocation and Filing Requisites
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has announced a series of updates and structural changes to the refund filing process for taxpayers claiming refunds under the category “Refund by Recipient...
India-UK FTA: India to Reduce Import Tariffs on Luxury Cars such as JLR, Aston Martin, Bentley and Rolls-Royce to 10%
In a watershed moment for the automotive and trade relationship between India and the United Kingdom, both nations have finalised a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after nearly three years of...
CESTAT remands Reversal of Proportionate Cenvat Credits w.r.t. Trading Activities for Reconsideration [Read Order]
The Kolkata Bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) recently remanded a case concerning the reversal of proportionate Cenvat credit related to trading activities...
![CESTAT remands Reversal of Proportionate Cenvat Credits w.r.t. Trading Activities for Reconsideration [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CESTAT-CESTAT-Kolkata-Cenvat-Credits-TAXSCAN.jpg "CESTAT remands Reversal of Proportionate Cenvat Credits w.r.t. Trading Activities for Reconsideration [Read Order]")
Income Tax Form 26AS sufficient Proof of Income in lieu of Real Estate Agency for Service Tax Demands: CESTAT [Read Order]
In a recent decision, the New Delhi Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) held that Form 26AS served as a reliable source to establish the commission taxable...
![Income Tax Form 26AS sufficient Proof of Income in lieu of Real Estate Agency for Service Tax Demands: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Income-Tax-Form-26AS-Income-in-lieu-Real-Estate-Agency-Service-Tax-Demands-CESTAT-taxscan.jpg "Income Tax Form 26AS sufficient Proof of Income in lieu of Real Estate Agency for Service Tax Demands: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Valuation of alleged Clandestinely removed Goods b/w related buyers cannot be based on Transaction Value b/w Unrelated Buyers: CESTAT [Read Order]
In a recent ruling, the Ahmedabad bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that valuation of goods alleged to be clandestinely removed to related parties cannot...
![Valuation of alleged Clandestinely removed Goods b/w related buyers cannot be based on Transaction Value b/w Unrelated Buyers: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cestat-site-img.jpg "Valuation of alleged Clandestinely removed Goods b/w related buyers cannot be based on Transaction Value b/w Unrelated Buyers: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Chartered Accountant uses ChatGPT to clear CA Inter & Final Exams with Exemption: Calls on Professionals to Leverage AI
In a remarkable demonstration of how artificial intelligence (AI) can support academic and professional success, Chartered Accountant Kajal Kathpalia revealed that she cleared both the CA Inter and...
Bombay HC uses forum conveniens Doctrine to Dismiss Trustcap’s Income Tax Matter with Cause of Action at Kolkata [Read Order]
The Bombay High Court recently dismissed an income tax matter using the principle of forum conveniens, holding that the Bombay High Court was not the appropriate court exercising jurisdiction over...
![Bombay HC uses forum conveniens Doctrine to Dismiss Trustcap’s Income Tax Matter with Cause of Action at Kolkata [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Bombay-HC-forum-conveniens-Doctrine-Dismiss-Trustcaps-Income-Tax-Matter-Cause-of-Action-at-Kolkata-taxscan.jpg "Bombay HC uses forum conveniens Doctrine to Dismiss Trustcap’s Income Tax Matter with Cause of Action at Kolkata [Read Order]")