Finance Ministry, FTA to Conduct VAT Workshop for Government Entities in UAE
As two countries within the GCC - the UAE and Saudi Arabia - are ready to embrace a new tax regime in the form of Value Added Tax (VAT) on January 1, 2018, It is
McDonald’s India, L’Oreal, Domino’s and 200 others to face Rs. 3,000 crore Tax Demand for F.Y. 2011-2015
International brands will be required to pay a tax demand of Rs. 3,000 crores for the period spanning from 2011 to 2015, under the tax system that was in place before the implementation of the
ITAT Weekly Round-Up
This weekly round-up analytically summarizes the key stories related to the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) reported at Taxscan.in during the previous week from December 27, 2021 to January 1, 2022. PCI Vs. ACIT The
Demand for Extended Period Not Sustainable When Entire Service Tax on Outdoor Catering with Interest Paid Before Issue of SCN: CESTAT [Read Order]
In a significant case, the Chandigarh bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that demand for an extended period is not sustainable when the entire service tax on outdoor
UK aims to raise £500M annually through Digital Service Tax
With the Finance Bill, 2020, the Government of the UK has decided to launch Digital Service Tax (DST) with effect from 1 April 2020. 2% Value-Added Tax (VAT) will be levied on the service providers.
Income Tax: No Penalty where Addition is made on Estimated Basis, rules ITAT [Read Order]
The Mumbai Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) recently ruled that no penalty where addition is made on an estimated basis. M/s. V. K. Ispat & Alloys, the assessee firm is a reseller engaged
Fraudulent Postings and VAT Assessments using VAT is System: Gujarat HC grants Bail to Retired Tax Superintendent [Read Order]
The Gujarat High Court has recently allowed a retired Sales Tax Officer allegedly involved in fraudulent postings and VAT assessments using the VATis system. Allegedly, the applicant, a Sales Tax Officer, who retired as Tax
Ukraine proposes 20% VAT on Digital Services
The Ukraine Tax Authorities brought in the proposal of 20% Value-Added Tax (VAT) to be levied on digital services provided by foreign companies to Ukrainian customers. The procedures for non-resident suppliers of electronic services to
Cancellation of Registration not Informed through News Paper and Notice as per Kerala VAT Act: HC upholds Tribunal Order allowing ITC to Dealer [Read Order]
While upholding the order of the VAT Tribunal, the Kerala High Court has held that the dealer is eligible for the input tax credit during the transition period since the cancellation of registration has not
Patna HC confirms Appointment of a Retired VAT Officer as member of VAT Appellate Tribunal [Read Judgment]
In a recent ruling, the division bench of the Patna High Court confirmed the validity of the appointment of a retired official of Commercial Taxes Department as Member (Accounts) of Commercial Taxes Tribunal under Section
No Service Tax Leviable on Goods component of Composite Works Contract as VAT has been paid: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Chennai Bench of Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that no Service Tax is leviable on goods component of composite works contract as VAT has been paid. The appellant, M/s Touchstone
Insulated Glass is classifiable as ‘Plain Glass-Panes’, attracts 10% VAT: Allahabad HC [Read Order]
The Allahabad High Court has held that the product, insulated glass is classifiable as “Plain Glass-Panes”, attracting 10% of tax under the Uttar Pradesh VAT Act. The department approached the High Court against the Tribunal
GST: Rajasthan Govt introduces Family Assistant Scheme for Non-Defaulting Dealers [Read Order]
The Rajasthan State Government has introduced a Family Assistant Scheme for dealers/ traders who are bonafide residents of Rajasthan, registered-in VAT / GST in Rajasthan and have been carrying on business for at least one
Indirect Taxation Managers vacancy in L&T
The Larson & Toubro Ltd is hiring CA/CMA qualified candidates for the post of Manager/Assistant general manager- Corporate Indirect Taxation. Larson & Toubro Ltd is a major technology, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and financial services conglomerate,
Maharashtra Cabinet approves Amnesty Scheme to settle VAT Disputes
The Maharashtra cabinet has last day approved an amnesty scheme to enable the taxpayers to settle the tax disputes before the Goods and Services Tax (GST) came into effect. This is aimed at recovering the