Refund of IGST on Export Goods Being Zero Rated Supplies Allowable as Excess Drawback was Repaid: Gujarat HC Directs to Grant Refund along with Interest [Read Order]
The Gujarat High Court has held that refund of Integrated Goods and Service Tax (IGST)on export goods being zero rated supplies allowable as excess drawback was repaid and directed the respondent to sanction refund along
Is India Prepared for Single GST Rate after 5 years of GST Implementation?
On 19 May 2017 during the 14th GST Council meeting held at Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, the GST Council approved the GST rates for various services at Nil, 5%, 12%, 18% and 28%. However, the
Interest cannot be demanded on Unutilized CENVAT Credit Availed: CESTAT Ahmedabad [Read Order]
In a recent ruling, the CESTAT, Ahmedabad bench held that interest cannot be demanded on the unutilized CENVAT credit availed under Rule 14 of the CENVAT Rules, 2004. The bench was hearing a bunch of
Bombay HC sets aside NAA’s ruling against McDonald’s Franchisee [Read Judgment]
The division bench of the Bombay High Court has set aside National Anti-Profiteering Authority ruling against McDonald's franchisee Hardcastle Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. The Petitioner operated quickservice restaurants under the brand name McDonald's in Western and
CBDT issues Guidelines for Compulsory Selection of Income Tax Returns for Complete Scrutiny during the FY 2021-22 [Read Guidelines]
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Thursday issued the Guidelines for compulsory selection of returns for Complete scrutiny during the Financial Year 2021-22. In the case pertaining to Survey under Section 133A after
5% GST payable on Marine Engines and its Spare Parts being part of Fishing Vessel: AAR [Read Order]
The Kerala Authority of Advance Ruling (AAR) ruled that 5% GST is payable on marine engines and its spare parts being part of fishing vessels. The applicant, M/s. South Indian Federation of Fishermen Societies (SIFFS)
Essential Goods to Attract Lower Tax under GST: Read the Complete List
The new indirect tax regime in the country is to come into effect from 01.07.2017, wherein fixation of GST rates on the supplies is joint responsibility of the Central and State governments after the approval
GST AAR and AAAR Rulings: Annual Digest 2023 [Part 2]
This yearly digest analyzes all the AAR and AAAR stories published in the year 2023 at taxscan.in Providing Catering Services to Educational Institutions from 1st standard to 2nd PU College exempted from GST:AAR In Re:
Key Recent developments under GST – A Bird’s Eye View
A GIST of GST Updates: This article summarizes all the GST developments which have been announced in the past couple of weeks for easy and quick reading of the taxpayers, tax consultants, in-house tax professionals,
Key Takeaways from the 28th GST Council Meeting
The GST Council in its 28th meeting held here today under the Chairmanship of Shri Piyush Goyal , Union Minister for Railways , Coal , Finance & Corporate Affairs  took following decisions on GST Rate on
Karnataka HC directs ICAI to grant Membership to CA Student who pursued Multiple Courses during CA Studies [Read Order]
The Karnataka High Court issued a mandamus to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) to consider addressing the grievance of the petitioner in accordance with law and enrolling her as a Member of
Case Digest on Refund under GST
Tax refund, refers to the amount that receives from the government because the paid taxes exceed the computed tax liability. It is essentially a tax reimbursement. Tax refunds are usually applicable when the advance tax,
CBDT notifies Amendment to Rules 10TA and 10TD of Income Tax Rules, impact on Safe Harbour Rules [Read Notification]
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the Income-tax (Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Rules, 2023, to amend Rules 10TA and 10TD, pertaining to Safe Harbour in Transfer Pricing Regulations. The notification stated as follows: –
GST AAR and AAAR Rulings: Annual Case Digest 2023 [Part-4]
This yearly digest analyzes all the Goods and Services Tax (GST) AAR and AAAR stories published in the year 2023 at taxscan.in Garbage tipper vehicle supply by TATA motor vehicle attracts 28% GST In Re:
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